USB 3.1 flash drives? Don't expect them anytime soon

Why flash belongs on the server Office for Android gets a handy update, but not the one we're waiting for

InfoWorld Technology: Storage March 04, 2015 USB 3.1 flash drives? Don't expect them anytime soon USB 3.1 technology may be overkill for thumb drives, which are inexpensive. The USB 3.1 chipset is costly, and that may discourage thumb-drive makers from adopting the technology. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Why flash belongs on the server 2. Office for Android gets a handy update, but not the one we're waiting for 3. INSIDER Build your own private cloud : NexGen Storage Flash: The Role of Solid-State Storage in the Data Center Flash-based storage in servers and SANs can bring an enormous performance boost to your applications. Here’s what you need to know about today’s hottest storage technology. LEARN MORE Why flash belongs on the server Mainstream use of flash-based storage is one of the most significant developments in modern data center design. That said, why should flash be merely a component within an existing storage array? READ MORE Office for Android gets a handy update, but not the one we're waiting for The latest version adds the same Dropbox integration that arrived on iOS a couple weeks ago, allowing users to save, load, and share documents stored in Dropbox directly through the Office app. Users can also open a document through Dropbox, edit it in Office, and have it automatically save back to Dropbox. READ MORE INSIDER Build your own private cloud Borrowing from public cloud architecture and technologies, the private cloud weaves a new management layer around virtualized data center systems. READ MORE Resource compliments of: DEMO Traction Find NEW tech innovation to grow your business! Attend DEMO Traction 2015, April 22 in SF to see cutting-edge cloud, mobile, smart data and robotics products in action. Find bold new solutions for every business challenge. And connect with innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders.ONE-DAY EVENT. LIMITED-TIME SAVINGS. REGISTER NOW! DAILY NEWS, DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX FIRST THING Start your workday with Today's Headlines: First Look, and find out what the tech world will be talking about all day. Subscribe now!