Storage firm hopes MP3 player, redesigned CD-RW drive, and other new products will produce phoenix in the flames. The 9900 array will be a strong performer, but doubts remain whether Hitachi Data Systems has the resources to market it. properly. New technology supplies more bandwidth and makes it easier to link data center systems.
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Recent survey indicates that online use of audio files doesn't hurt sales of CDs. No media manufacturers or other drive makers have come forward in support of the double-density technology. Toshiba has extended its licensing of Rambus' technology. David Boies comes to the aid of Napster in its suit with the Record Industry Association of America. The company is counting on its StorEdge T3 to vault it into the top ranks in data storage.