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  • Origin Storage 10:23 on 31/07/2012 Permalink | Reply
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    Enigma SED now with Wave EMBASSY Security Centre 

    The Enigma SED (self-encrypted drive) from Origin Storage is the first solution to provide companies of all sizes with a quick and cost effective way to secure laptops using the highest levels of hardware AES 256-bit encryption

    Rather than supply the bare drive, the Enigma SEDs (self-encrypting drives) that Origin supply come with all the cables and software needed to allow laptop users to move their data from the old drive to a new one, and install it very quickly and simply.

     Enigma SED is a 100% compatible upgrade solution designed specifically for the corporate/SME market. Each Enigma hard drive is supplied with the correct fitting kit pre-mounted and ready to fit straight into the laptop.

    The Enigma SED is a unique solution and ideal for unencrypted data on business laptops.

    The Enigma Solution comes complete with a USB/SATA data transfer cable, and Wave EMBASSY Security Centre; the first industry-wide application for managing Trusted Computing, delivering advanced levels of security to the client PC using the TPM security chip found on most enterprise systems  today. ESC features a variety of secure business productivity benefits including self-encrypting drive management. The EMBASSY Security Centre is easy-to-use and is compatible with all TCG-Compliant secure hardware platforms; you can even take the option to upgrade to a central managed serverside administration system such as ERAS by Wave.

    Origin Storage currently supply Enigma with a choice of encrypted mechanical disk or Solid State Drives; our 128-bit AES, FIPS 140-2 accredited solutions use Seagate Momentus SED drives, which use fourth generation self-encrypting technology. Having hardware based encryption eliminates complexity by building encryption in to the hard drive – right where the data lives. No performance impact, because the encryption takes place on the fly.

    Our SSD SED’s, Micron C400 features FIPS-Certified, AES-256 encryption engine coupled with firmware algorithms.

    The C400 SED provides a hardware-based data encryption with no loss of SSD “In accordance with industry standards for trusted peripherals and government data security regulations”.

    All of our Enigma SSD solutions are TCG Opal compliant and come in capacities of 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.

     For further Information on Enigma SED please go to http://www.enigmased.com or call Origin Storage on 0844 288 6868

     

  • Origin Storage 15:15 on 26/07/2012 Permalink | Reply
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    When employees leave so does your data, research reveals 

    Iron Mountain study shows sensitive customer data to be the main target for half (51%) of employees taking information when they exit

    London, UK – July 16. One in three (32%) employees have taken or forwarded confidential information out of the office on more than one occasion, according to a recent survey[i] commissioned by information management company, Iron Mountain. When people change jobs, highly sensitive information is particularly vulnerable. The study showed that many employees have no qualms about taking highly confidential or sensitive documents with them when they leave – and most believe they’re doing nothing wrong.

    The survey discovered that half (51 per cent) of European office workers who take information from their current employer when they switch jobs – 44 per cent of those in the UK – are helping themselves to confidential customer databases, despite data protection laws and records management policies forbidding them to do so.

    Along with databases, employees who take information are walking out the door armed with presentations [46 per cent], company proposals [21 per cent], strategic plans [18 per cent] and product/service roadmaps [18 per cent] – all of which represent highly sensitive and valuable information, critical to a company’s competitive advantage, brand reputation and customer trust.

    The study found that employees who resign don’t generally take information out of malice; they do so because they feel a sense of ownership or believe it will be useful in their next role. Two thirds said they had taken or would take information they had been involved in creating, and 72 per cent said they believed the information would be helpful in their new job.

    The picture changes, however, when employees lose their job. The study revealed that as many as one in three office workers (31 per cent) would deliberately remove and share confidential information if they were fired.

    “As businesses across Europe rush to tighten up their data protection policies in advance of new EU legislation, it is extremely worrying to see that employees are leaving jobs with highly sensitive information,” said Patrick Keddy, Senior Vice President at Iron Mountain. “Companies concerned about information security tend to focus on building a fortress around their digital data and then forget about the paper and the people.

    “This study provides a fascinating insight into what people feel they have ownership of and why. The findings highlight the need for information management policies to be developed closely with Human Resources as part of a Corporate Information Responsibility programme. Firms of all sizes, across all business sectors, need to ensure that employee-exit procedures are robust and compassionate, and that guidelines recognise that how people feel directly influences their behaviour and actions.”

    The study suggested that a lack of appropriate information management policies or their ineffective implementation could be a powerful factor in information loss. Only around half [57 per cent] of respondents said it was always clear when information was confidential, and a third [34.4 per cent] said they were not aware of any company guidelines regarding what information could or could not be removed from the office.

    The Iron Mountain study surveyed 2000 office workers of all ages and across all business sectors in France, Germany, Spain and the UK.

     

     

  • Origin Storage 09:54 on 26/07/2012 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: , Thecus N6850, Thecus Top Tower   

    Thecus N6850 Benchmarks, Top Performance and Raw Power! 

    SmallNetBuilder releases their  thorough performance benchmark test for the Thecus® TopTower N6850 NAS. The tower equips a powerful Intel® Pentium® G620 CPU paired with 2GB DDR3 RAM. Indeed, hardware is where this device truly shines, “with four full-sized DIMM slots, which support memory up to 16 GB,” the TopTower N6580 is seen as the best NAS available on the market. Also, 10GbE allows for rapid fast transfers and for the price, performance is overwhelming.

    Pros

    • Touch panel
    • Innovative hardware
    • Slim DVD/CD-drive expansion
    • Superb benchmark results
    • 10 GbE rapid transfer speeds

     

    Touch Panel convenience

    An advance touch panel screen located on the top front makes managing your Thecus® NAS a great experience. With clear navigation buttons: back, next, enter and escape, Touch Panel is designed for any type of user. Furthermore, not only can users view NAS status but can interactively control and change settings with a simple touch. From locating IP address, rebooting, starting link aggregation and more, Touch Panel offers users more control and flexibility. Features like Touch Panel make Thecus® standout from the crowd, the innovative panel leads the the competition. 

    Thecus® N6850’s innovative hardware

    An area that deserves spotlight is the N6850’s internal hardware; many users won’t discover the hardware capabilities of the N6850 because they don’t dare to glance inside the box. However, thanks to SmallNetBuilder, they included a section in the review to illustrate how advanced the hardware really is.

    “The board has one PCIe x8 slot and one PCIe x16 slot working at x8 bandwidth. That’s an Intel X520-DA2 10 GbE board in the x8 slot that I used for 10 GbE testing, which is one of the four adapters on Thecus’ 10 GbE NIC compatibility list. There are four full-sized DIMM slots, one holding a 2 GB DDR3 1333 DIMM. Thecus says they have tested memory up to 16 GB, which they support, assuming you use memory from the memory compatibility list.”

    Slim DVD/CD-Drive expansion

    Located above the 6-bays, sits a slot for users to conveniently install a slim DVD/CD-drive to utilize Thecus® Data Burn. NAS data can now be burned directly to CD, DVD, and Blu-ray discs with Data Burn, this hassle-free module makes burning data to a disk effortless.

    Whether you’re managing audio, media or essential files; Data Burn copies information fast while significantly reducing waiting time.

    Summary of Thecus N6850 benchmarks

    “The Benchmark summary below shows pretty consistent Windows File Copy performance for RAID 0, 5 and 10 modes at 107 MB/s, with 104 and 103 MB/s, respectively. File Copy read is also consistent at 106, 105 and 100 MB/s for RAID 0, 5 and 10, respectively.”

    RAID10 file copy from NAS

    The Thecus® N6850 scores first place on SmallNetBuilder’s test with RAID10 file copy from NAS, benchmark results illustrated that the N6580 NAS really lives up to its hype and is driven to perform.

    Intel NASPT RAID10 File Copy from NAS

    The Thecus® N6850 NAS RAID10 benchmarked at 97.3 MB/s, knocking out all competing participants.

    10 GbE benchmark test

    The Thecus® N6850 utilizes 10 GbE for fast transfers speeds. Two Intel® X520-DA2 10 GbE boards are attached and put to the test. Results clearly show that the N6850 is an ultimate performance NAS.10 GbE connection speeds allows the N6850 to show off its full potential.

    Thecus N6850 vs. QNAP TS-1079 Pro – 10 GbE connection
     

    Conclusion

    Intel® embedded chipset fosters the N6850 to reach the notable numbers above; it’s no wonder the Thecus® N6850 does so well. Benchmark results illustrates that the Thecus® N6850 NAS is driven to perform. With the combination of state-of-the-art hardware, innovative software and outstanding features, the N6850 is the ultimate SMB NAS for users who seek pure performance.

    All this packaged at a value, the N6850 offers innovation, performance, and true power. Results show that competitors are left in the dust according to NASPT benchmark tests.

    For full review, go to:
    http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/nas/nas-reviews/31817-thecus-toptower-n6850-nas-reviewed

     

  • Origin Storage 14:33 on 23/07/2012 Permalink | Reply
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    Upgrade your notebook to hardware encryption quickly and easily with EnigmaSED 

    What is Enigma

    Enigma SED is an innovative upgrade kit designed to replace standard non-ecrypted hard drives with either SATA or SSD Self-Encrypting Drives.

    Using a combination of the latest in hardware and software encryption technology, Enigma SED is a complete start to finish upgrade kit which will convert a standard notebook into a fully hardware encrypted notebook with pre-boot authentication.

    Enigma SED solutions provide permanent full disk encryption on the fly. Enigma SED is the solution that allows you to implement a mobile encryption policy for mobile systems quickly, easily and cost effectively.

    There are plenty of advantages to installing hardware based encryption over software encryption, No speed degradation, On-the-fly hardware encryption, high level encryption, using AES 128 or 256 Bit, (FIPS 140-2 certified, 128 Bit Seagate Version ), Pre-Boot authentication and complete matched solution, providing 100% compatibility.

    Enigma SED is compatible with most Windows SATA based laptop or desktops, which are no more than 4 years old.

    Wave’s encryption management software and the SED drives have been tested in a wide variety of computers to ensure maximum compatibility.

    For further information on Enigma SED  please goto http://www.enigmased.com or download spec sheet at http://www.originstorage.com/Downloads/PDF/Enigma-Datasheet.pdf

     

  • Origin Storage 15:24 on 18/07/2012 Permalink | Reply
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    Over £300 reduction on the Thecus N12000 

    Origin Storage are now offering a massive £300.00 + saving on the Thecus N12000 12 Bay  Enterprise NAS Storage server , as well as offering this saving on the bare unit the discount also applies to the 12TB, 24TB & 36TB Vesrions, offering exceptional value for such a well rounded system,  which offers an Intel Xeon X3470 2.93GHz processor, 8GB DD3 SDRAM, iSCSI 3 support, up to 48TB of storage and a unprecedented  5 Year warranty

    As well as the massive savings Origin Storage is also offering a £50.00 Play.com voucher for every Thecus N12000 unit purchased.

    Want more Info…. see whay PC Pro had to say about the N12000

    As Thecus’s venture into the large enterprise NAS market continues, there is more and more evidence that they are doing it right. After other excellent reviews across the world, the N12000 received a recommendation from one of the well respected electronics publications PC PRO. Dave Mitchell tested the N12000 in his high-tech lab and got stellar results, earning the N12000 5 out of 6 stars and his seal of approval.

    Thecus’s support for SAS drives gives them a leg up: “Despite the proliferation of small business NAS appliances, only Thecus has made any effort to support SAS drives. It went on the offensive with the excellent N7700 and now ups the ante with its rack mount N12000 – the first in this sector to support the latest 6Gbits/sec SAS drives.”

    The hardware is sturdy and innovative: “The N12000 is a solidly built system, with a sturdy flip-down panel hiding the drive bays, the power and reset buttons, and an OLED display and control pad. It also hides two USB 2 ports, with four more at the back…The motherboard design has allowed Thecus to be imaginative with features. Rather than use a riser it has three low-profile PCI Express slots, with the first occupied by a dual-port USB 3 adapter. One of the motherboard’s SATA interfaces has been cabled out to the back using an eSATA header card.”

    A wide range of functionality is as vital as performance: “IP SAN features are good. Thecus supports thin provisioning, which lets you create high capacity virtual volumes that start small and have blocks dynamically allocated as they grow in size. Performance is excellent, with Iometer reporting a high raw read speed of 110MB/sec for a 50GB target.”

    Acronis’ supplies first-rate backup options to protect your data: “For backup, the price includes five copies of Acronis’ Backup and Recovery 10 for Windows Servers. Once you’ve created a vault on the appliance, backups of selected disks or volumes on the server can be run at daily, weekly and monthly intervals…Along with g ood data restoration features, Acronis provides plenty of disaster recovery tools. You can create a boot disk and enable the Startup Recovery Manager feature, which adds an option to the boot-up sequence allowing the server to run a recovery environment for bare metal restores.”

    Thecus is making big strides in the market: “By combining plenty of business related features with a decent server backup package, the N12000 moves Thecus into the big league for network storage. The 6Gbits/sec SAS drives deliver fine performance, it’s 10-Gigabit ready and it looks [like a] good value too.”

    Contact Origin Storage Today on 0844 288 6868 

     email sales@originstorage.com

     

  • Origin Storage 10:10 on 16/07/2012 Permalink | Reply
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    Data Locker Granted New Security Patent 

    Patent covers Data Locker’s methods for securing data.

    Data Locker, a manufacturer of innovative data security solutions, announced that on May 23, 2012, it was granted a new patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office: U.S. Patent # 8,185,709 “SECURITY SYSTEM FOR EXTERNAL DATA STORAGE APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF.” The patent covers Data Locker’s methods for securing data, authenticating users with an embedded key input unit and controlling access to high speed data storage devices such as encrypted external hard drives and flash drives. A key feature of DataLocker’s encrypted portable hard drives is its integrated touch screen display which allows users to enter their passwords directly into the device. By bypassing the attached computer entirely, security threats associated with malware or key loggers and operating system compatibility issues are completely eliminated.

    “This patent, further enhances the value and significance of DataLocker’s method of authenticating and encrypting data storage media and devices,” said Jay W Kim, Data Locker Co-Founder and President. “In today’s security industry, patents are recognized as necessary assets and we believe that our patent solidifies our company’s position as a leader in providing platform independent encrypted storage systems, which are extremely secure and incredibly easy to use.”

    About Data Locker
    Data Locker Inc is a manufacturer of data security solutions. Its DataLocker Enterprise(TM) and DataLocker DL3(TM) portable encrypted external hard drives are trusted by governments, militaries and organizations in over 25 countries. The DataLocker Enterprise(TM) is the first and only 1TB external hard drive assembly to have received NIST’s FIPS 140-2 validation. DataLocker is Simply Secure(TM)

    For further Information on DataLocker, please visit http://www.originstorage.com

     

  • Origin Storage 13:35 on 12/07/2012 Permalink | Reply
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    10 Reasons for Protecting Sensitive Data at Rest with DataLocker Drives 

    From insider threat to increasingly sophisticated malware and stricter privacy laws, government contractors and agencies have never had a greater need to protect sensitive information. Fully encrypted storage technology from DataLocker enables government agencies of all sizes to secure their confidential data and critical systems.

    1. Protect your sensitive information

    A security breach at a government agency can have severe consequences—from exposing the Personally Identifiable Information of thousands of citizens to the disclosure of sensitive national Security information. DataLocker employs 256-bit AES encryption to protect sensitive data against even the most sinister  threats, including malware, brute force attacks, keyloggers, and even shoulder hacks. In addition, the DataLocker Enterprise is the only external hard drive on the market with FIPS 140-2  validations for the entire device as well as its crypto-engine. Additional features give you the power to protect your information from anywhere. For example, should your drive fall into the wrong hands, a “self-destruct” mode zeroizes the data once you trigger the destruct routine.

    2. Protect your clients’ Information

    For government contractors, protecting your clients’ sensitive data is not only a requirement but also a business necessity. The same strong encryption and advanced features that protect data on the agency level also protect  your clients’ data. In addition to securing backups and other data on- site, DataLocker technology also offers a simple and secure way to transport  sensitive data outside of facilities—even across borders.

    3.  Meet and maintain compliance with SOX, HIPPA, DHS, and other  regulatory requirements

    Keeping up with the latest regulatory requirements for protecting sensitive patient private information,financial data and other
    protected information can seem like chasing a moving target. DataLocker technology makes it simple to ensure that you are in compliance— whether it is backups or information intransit between machines or between facilities. The strong 256-bit AES encryption meets the requirements of current privacy regulations. Deploying DataLocker drives offers you an instant, cost-effective way to comply with HIPPA, SOX, DHS Initiatives, NRC, GLB and any other directives that requires data encryption.

    4. Achieve a safe harbor from data breach reporting requirements

    California SB 1386,HIPPA and other privacy laws around the country typically mandate encryption of data at rest. According to the Ponemon Institute, the average organizational cost of a data breach in 2010 was $7.2 million, or $214 per compromised record.This
    legal and remediation cost is in addition to the damage caused to an organization’s reputation by reporting a breach.Should a DataLocker drive containing protected private data become stolen or lost in transit, DataLocker technology gives you the ability to prove that the data was encrypted at the time of loss. This capability can offer you safe harbor from the data breach reporting requirements in these privacy laws.

    5. DataLocker technology is easy to use

    DataLocker drives are simple and easy to use.You operate them with a touch simple touch screen interface,and you do not need to install any software or drivers.You simply plug a DataLocker drive into your PC, enter your password on the touchscreen,and you are ready to work.

    6. DataLocker drives work on all computers

    DataLocker drives are platform-independent.You can use them interchangeably with Windows,Mac,or Linux based machines.This makes it easy and cost effective to transport data among agencies and contractors, between contractors and partners,or between different types of computers within an organization.

    7. DataLocker Is easy to deploy

    With nothing to install or configure,minimal learning curve,and device independence enabling use across heterogeneous environments, DataLocker drives are fast and easy to deploy.

    8. DataLocker is trusted

    Not only government agencies and the military, but also banks, hospitals, Fortune 500 companies and institutions of higher education around the world trust their external data security to DataLocker.

    9. DataLocker delivers superior performance

    You should not have to sacrifice performance to achieve the highest security. DataLocker Enterprise drives offer hardware-level full disk encryption, fast transfer rates and ultra-portability.

    10. DataLocker is cost efficient

    You can cost-effectively equip all your employees (even temporary contractors) and partners with DataLocker drives. They eliminate the need to install software. Outstanding ease of use also means they require very little training. These advantages add to a low total cost of ownership that makes DataLocker drives the least expensive way to secure data atrest. Furthermore, compared to the cost of a data breach, DataLocker drives offer the ultimate cost advantage.

     

  • Origin Storage 09:20 on 12/07/2012 Permalink | Reply
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    Thecus Release WD Red Drive Compatibility List 

     Why is July 11th 2012 a big day for Western Digital and the storage industry? 

     The reason is exciting; the data storage expert is to launch, on that day, their new line of product, the Red drives. Bringing to the     market a drive made especially for NAS devices, WD Red drives combine with a Thecus NAS will show the world what digital data is all about.

    WD Red hard drives are designed specifically for NAS systems that range from 1 to 5 bays. The drives are designed and extensively tested for compatibility in the unique 24×7 demanding system requirements of home and small office NAS. Already tested by Thecus engineers, the Red series have passed the test with many of our devices. As announced at the launch, the NAS listed below were showing great performances with the Red HDD mounted inside:

     

    Specifications: SATA 6 GB/S interface, width of 3.5” and height of 1”, Rotational speed managed by IntelliPower. With a current capacity range of 1TB, 2TB and 3TB, the 3.5” SATA Red™ HDD combine with the latest series of Thecus NAS, the Vision series (N2800, N4800 and N5550), the users could reach a total storage pool of 6, 12 and 15TBs. And that is not counting the external hard drives that can be added to the NAS through their complete connectivity of USB 3.0 or eSATA ports.

     “The compatibility of Thecus NAS with the new and dynamic WD Red HDDs is excellent news for all,” said Florence Shih, general manager of Thecus. “To realize this vision, users can experience firsthand, true power and performance. Ultimately, the congruency among WD Red hard drives with Thecus NAS brings great opportunities to the storage industry.”

    Compatibility
     The two latest devices from the Thecus Vision series, the N4800 and the N5550, are of course compatible with the Red HDD. The 4 bay and 5 bay NAS are both design and oriented towards multimedia applications. The two devices feature an HDMI output, which means that the users can directly stream movies, photos or music stored on their WD Red HDD to their HDTV screen. And with the SATA 6 Gb/s interface of the Red HDD compatible with the Thecus NAS; the users can be assured fast transfer and smooth streaming

     Finally, the NAS exclusive WD Red, part of the WD’s complete lineup of internal hard drives, is warmly welcomed in the compatibility list. Thecus is proud to be able to support this NAS only and energy efficient HDD.

    For further Information on the Western Digital Red Drive see http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=810

     

  • Origin Storage 09:19 on 11/07/2012 Permalink | Reply
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    Thecus Expands 4TB Hard Drive Support 

    The Thecus users already know that their NAS Devices give them the liberty to customize their storage experience to a level that is unmatched. Constantly up-dating their products, the storage experts follow the latest trends and makes sure their users gets to work with the best.

    Following the hard drive disks market developments, Thecus never stop, testing more brands and more types of drives every day. Already supporting 4TB drives since the beginning of 2012, the list of compatible 4TB HDD devices from Thecus has never been longer.

    Including the famous TopTower series, Vision series and many more, the users can add the 4TB drives to practically every Thecus units, making the expansion of the user’s storage pool easier and cheaper. Storage capacity is what matters, and Thecus is making it possible by supporting hard disk drives up to 4TB.

     In the table below, you will find the complete list of 4TB HDD supported devices. But if you have a doubt that your device isn’t compatible, you can always visit our website and check the compatibility list.

     

    For full hard drive compatability for Thecus, please see http://www.thecus.com/sp_comlist.php

     

  • Origin Storage 10:56 on 09/07/2012 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: , , thecus toptower,   

    Thecus TopTower Warranty Extended to 5 Years 

    3 more years of peace of mind for the N6850, N8850 and N10850Already developing strong NAS devices that users can count on, Thecus® is now announcing that its new line of product, the TopTower series, will be coming with a 5 year warranty. Originally announced as a 2 years, the NAS manufacturer warranty extension show how much confidence Thecus® has in the TopTower series and give the message to the users that they can trust this series to serve them well.

     

     

    Performances and reliability

    The N6850, N8850 and N10850 (6, 8 and 10 bay NAS) are already out on the market to impress. Powered by Intel® Pentium™, Intel® Core™ and Intel® Xeon™ processor accordingly, the TopTower series is design to bring rackmount performances and storage capacity in a tower format. And with the touch panel and sleek design that the devices sports, the users will most definitely not want to hide their data storage unit in a closet. Also thinking ahead, the 3 devices have the option to be upgraded with a 10GbE PCI-e card for faster transfers that professionals are looking for. Equipped with unique features like the HDMI output for local display and data security supported by the antivirus McAfee, the 5 years long warranty makes this series even more of a bargain than ever.

    Storage capacity, throughput, security and now extended peace of mind, the TopTower devices are out there to perform and bring to the users the power and reliability that they deserve.

    For further Information please call Origin Storage on 0844 288 9090 or email sales@originstorage.com

     

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