Online Resources

Here are pointers to online magazines and resources that offer useful information about storage networking. Members of the SNIA technical community have found the materials listed here to be useful in understanding various facets of storage networking technology, however, the SNIA does not represent this list as complete, nor does the SNIA specifically endorse the contents of materials on this list. Please submit suggestions for additions to this list to the SNIA Education Committee.

Bitpipe (www.bitpipe.com) - "the leading syndicator of in-depth information technology (IT) content. Bitpipe distributes content from over 2,000 leading IT vendors and over 50 top analyst firms including IDC, Meta Group, and Yankee Group via the Bitpipe Network."

Business Solutions (www.businesssolutionsmag.com) - "provides articles that show readers how to sell new technologies and penetrate growing vertical markets and 'actionable information' for VARs and integrators to increase sales, improve profits, and trounce the competition."

Byte and Switch (www.byteandswitch.com) -"Byte and Switch, the storage networking site, providing news and analysis on the technology, finance and people in storage networking."

Computerworld (www.computerworld.com) - "America's #1 publication for IT Leaders. Only one tool brings you the business issues, news and technology advice you need to succeed in today's electronic, global community-Computerworld."

InfoStor (www.infostor.com) - "Delivers storage-centric editorial that includes business, technology and product features, information-packed departments, news, trends, labs reviews and opinions. The editorial package consists of staff-written articles that compare technolo-gies and provide perspective to the process of evaluating, specifying, integrating and managing enterprise storage products and technologies."

Integrated Solutions (www.integratedsolutionsmag.com) - "written for the decision makers responsible for getting information technology (IT) projects implemented at their respective companies. Provides stories that show CIOs, MIS directors, and IT buyers how to combine multiple technologies to create the best solution for their businesses"

isitStorage.com (www.isitStorage.com) -  "isitSTORAGE.com is a free Resource Center designed to help buyers of information technology products. The library answers hardware, software, and application questions about Mass Storage technologies.  The company has achieved an unparalleled reputation for the development, organization, and presentation of information necessary for IT users."

ITtoolbox (http://storage.ittoolbox.com) - "a world leading online vertical market network for the IT industry. We are an independent aggregator and distributor of highly focused information for specific multi-billion dollar segments of the IT industry. Most importantly, we are a communication and collaboration tool for collective groups of IT and business professionals to solve problems related to purchasing, implementation and support."

jobstor.com (http://www.jobstor.com) - "the only online job board for the data storage industry.  jobstor.com provides a resourceful exchange between data storage professionals and employers.  Finally, the storage community has an effective way to match employment opportunities with talent."

Mass Storage News (http://www.massstoragenews.com) - "brings you the inside information you need in this highly competitive industry. We contact the industry's top leaders to determine where the industry is going and how to capitalize on new opportunities as they become available."

Network Buyer's Guide (www.networkbuyersguide.com) - "provides information on the computer storage and networking industry. It features a searchable database of products, links to vendor websites, a library of white papers, press releases, online product presentations, and more."

Network Storage Forum (www.networkstorageforum.com) - "Network storage is a rapidly expanding field, with tools ranging from simple network-attached storage to multiple-terabyte boxes. Welcome to the Network Storage Forum, where you'll learn about the wide range of offerings in network storage -- as well as practical advice on keeping your data safe and accessible."

SearchStorage (www.searchstorage.techtarget.com) - "The storage-specific search engine. Brought to you by techtarget.com"

SNS Europe (www.snseurope.com) Storage Networking Solutions Europe (SNS Europe) has established itself as Europe’s premier publication focusing on the critical business issues surrounding the specification and implementation of enterprise storage networks.
SNS Europe is the only pan-European magazine to enjoy the sponsorship of the Storage Networking Industry Association Europe (SNIA Europe) and, as such, provides authoritative coverage of all aspects of the storage networking industry as it affects end users in industries as diverse as aerospace, banking, healthcare, e-business, manufacturing, video / broadcasting, transport, and the utilities.

Storage Newsletter (www.StorageNewsletter.com) - "A monthly newsletter on the worldwide hardware and software storage industry"

StorageSearch (www.storagesearch.com) - "The complete guide to enterprise storage products"

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