Panasonic propels DVD-RAM adoption in storage market with new software support for DVD back-up and restore.Panasonic has announced another milestone in the rapid adoption of DVD-RAM A rewritable DVD disc endorsed by the DVD Forum. Using phase change technology, DVD-RAMs are like removable hard disks, and the media can be rewritten 100,000 times compared to 1,000 times for DVD-RW and DVD+RW. The first DVD-RAM drives with a capacity of 2.6GB (single sided) or 5. technology for the storage industry, as Host Interface International launched its Double Image(R) 5.0 back-up/restore software with support for Panasonic's OEM DVD MULTI Drive. When combined with the robust functionality of the SW-9571-CYY DVD MULTI Drive, Double Image 5.0 users will have a fast, reliable and easy-to-use solution for all their current and future DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. storage needs. "For years, Panasonic has been delivering effective storage solutions to consumers, business and industrial customers alike with a consistent commitment to excellence," said Bryant Kittleson, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and founder Host Interface International. "We're particularly excited about the combination of DVD-RAM/DVD-R/DVD-RW technology. Its reliability, functionality, and flexibility deliver the superior attributes we encourage both IT departments and consumers alike to experience for themselves when making a storage format decision." Host Interface International's new backup and restore software tool promises to help its users stay ahead of the never-ending, day-to-day job of managing data, systems and applications. Double Image 5.0 can be used across entire local or remote networks with unlimited Windows machines and is interoperable with multiple types of storage media. The select benefits of Panasonic DVD-RAM technology are a critical factor to Host International's business users. DVD-RAM is not only fast, but it can handle large volumes of data on one 9.4GB double-sided DVD with rewriteability up to 100,000 times. DVD-RAM discs also act as a removable hard drive and provide advanced defect management so users can rely on speedy, worry free recording when burning and rewriting data. With the ability to read/write to DVD-RAM, DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) A write-once (read only) DVD disc for both movies and data endorsed by the DVD Forum. DVD-Rs are often called "DVD Dash Rs" or "DVD Minus Rs" to distinguish them from the competing "Plus R" format (see DVD+R). , DVD-RW (DVD-Read Write) A rewritable (re-recordable) DVD disc for both movies and data from the DVD Forum. Also called "DVD Dash RW" and "DVD Minus RW," DVD-RW uses phase change recording. The media hold 4.7GB per side and can be rewritten 1,000 times. , CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. , and CD-RW (CD-ReWritable) The only rewritable CD technology. CD-RW disks look like other CD media, but with close inspection, they have a more polished surface with a very dark blue-gray cast. media, the OEM DVD MULTI drive is a cost-effective storage solution that provides users the flexibility to switch between removable storage media without having to purchase new hardware or software. With Host Interface International, DVD-RAM discs can be formatted with standard Windows NTFS (NT File System) An optional file system for Windows NT, 2000 and XP operating systems. NTFS is the more advanced file system, compared to FAT32. It improves performance and is required in order to implement numerous security and administrative features in the OS. file formatting. Double Image 5.0 then treats the DVD-RAM disc exactly like any other hard drive--with the benefits of removability. In addition, Host International's software reads and writes standard Windows data compression to DVD-RAM discs--giving the user even more storage options for the high capacity DVD disc. Double Image 5.0 was benchmarked and certified on Panasonic's OEM DVD MULTI drive--model SW-9571-CYY--and supports various data formats. By writing and reading using non-proprietary I-O, Double Image 5.0 is abiding by the same file I-O that is used by Windows Explorer, permitting other programs to easily access the files copied by Double Image. "Host Interface International and Panasonic share a vision of delivering turn-key solutions that fit into the larger context of a well-managed business," said Dana Berzin, Product Manager for Panasonic's OEM computer Drives. "By combining the power of the DVD MULTI Drive with Double Image 5.0, users have a flexible and cost-effective system that bridges formats, capacities and applications." Double Image 5.0 is now available with and MSRP MSRP Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price MSRP Message Session Relay Protocol MSRP Multi-Species Recovery Plan (US Fish & Wildlife Service) MSRP Member of the Society for Radiological Protection (UK) (manufacturing suggested retail price) of $59.95. |
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