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Synology Inc. releases latest generation M.2 NVMe SSDs and 10/25GbE network cards

Synology Inc. has announced two additions to its enterprise-class M.2 NVMe solid-state drive line for SSD caching, and its latest generation 10/25GbE network cards to drive forward storage and networking performance on its storage solutions. New 800 GB models for the SNV3400 M.2 2280 and SNV3500 M.2 22110 NVMe SSD lines are designed to let users with larger data sets cache more data, allowing for higher and more consistent performance improvements over HDD-based arrays. Dual-port 10GbE SFP+ E1...

Synology announces the launch of HAT5300 which is built for demanding workloads and high capacity arrays

Synology HAT5300 is designed to tackle demanding, high-volume workloads. Optimised specifically for Synology storage solutions, its design enables high sequential throughput, maximising the number of concurrent clients the system can sustain. HAT5300 series drives are engineered for maximum dependability, passing over 300,000 hours of validation, and are backed by Synology's 5-year limited warranty. Highlights  Enterprise Reliability and Durability - For demanding 24/7 environments, rat...

Synology Inc. releases RackStation RS1221+ and RS1221RP+ 2U 8-bay rackmounted storage servers

Synology Inc., globally renowned high-performance, reliable, versatile, and environmentally-friendly NAS servers and storage solutions firm, has announced the launch of the RackStation RS1221+ and RS1221RP+ (redundant power) 2U 8-bay rackmounted storage servers, which have been specially built to deliver high performance in a space-efficient and cost-effective manner. “The RackStation RS1221+ and RP+ storage server units are designed for small businesses, and indeed, ‘small’ t...

Synology announces the launch of DS1821+ 8-bay NAS designed for high-capacity data management and storage

Synology Inc. introduced its next-generation 8-bay NAS. The DS1821+ is a solution designed for high-capacity and high-performance data management and storage. Its application ecosystem, versatile performance capabilities, and storage expandability enable content creators and businesses to easily store and secure their files. "As data requirements grow, so do the expectations of our customers for a solution that can meet the ever increasing performance and capacity requirements," said Julien Che...

Synology launches DVA3221 Deep Learning NVR for on-premises video surveillance and analytics

Synology Inc. launches the next Deep Learning NVR, the DVA3221, for advanced on-premises video surveillance and analytics. Using GPU-accelerated deep learning algorithms, DVA3221 can generate real-time insights that enable security personnel to take action immediately. Facial recognition, people counting, vehicle detection, and additional video analysis capabilities enable the users to deploy a more intelligent solution for a safer environment. Continuous software updates "The DVA product lin...

Synology Inc. announces 3.84 terabyte SAT5200 2.5" solid state drive with robust data protection

Synology Inc. has launched the 3.84 terabyte SAT5200 2.5" solid state drive. Designed for Synology users requiring high capacity and reliable storage arrays, all the while sustaining high performance low-latency operations for mission critical work. With the increasingly demanding environment in storage, the SSD is created with enterprise grade endurance and reliability to help businesses and users tackle intensive workloads with robust data protection. "Part of designing a reliable storage sys...

Synology announces the introduction of DiskStation DS1621xs+ high-end NAS with server-class performance

Synology Inc. has announced the launch of DiskStation DS1621xs+ NAS, redefining performance expectations in a compact tower form-factor. Pairing a quad-core Xeon processor, together with ECC memory and onboard 10GbE, the DS1621xs+ raises the bar for high-performance data storage and management. Super-fast micro-server The DS1621xs+ shares a powerful Xeon processor found in some of the best datacentre bound devices, but now also in an 11.5L chassis. Over 3.1 GB/s seq. read and 1.8 GB/s seq. wri...

Synology launches 5-bay DS1520+ storage system for data backup and organising multimedia libraries

Synology Inc. announced the launch of the 5-bay DS1520+ storage system, built to excel in home and small office environments. Ideal for data backup and organising multimedia libraries, DS1520+ is a versatile and scalable option to create a private cloud. DS1520+ at a glance: 126% faster in website responsiveness 19.8% faster in compute-tasks Five internal drive bays with support up to 15 Up to 240 TB raw capacity Dual M.2 2280 NVMe SSD cache slots Average percentage improvement The c...

Synology announces the launch of their new DS220+ storage system for small businesses

Synology Inc. announces the availability of the DS220+ storage system, an ideal starting point for many home and small businesses to start consolidating and securing their data. DS220+ at a glance: 97% faster in website responsiveness1 17% faster in compute-tasks1 Up to 32 TB raw capacity Dual 1GbE ports Compute performance improvement DS220+ is available from Synology resellers and partners in Europe, joining the rest of the company’s 20-series lineup. Performance figures are b...

Synology enables remote work during COVID-19 pandemic by providing VPN Plus free licences free for limited time period

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have adopted work from home policies. Synology's wireless routers feature powerful VPN server capabilities that enable businesses to quickly facilitate a remote workforce. Starting from 6th April, Synology VPN Plus licences will become free to purchase until 30th September 2020. "We have seen many businesses rushing to adopt VPN solutions in order to set up an infrastructure to enable a remote workforce. Over the past two months, we...

Synology launches DiskStation DS420j to address capacity demands for home users

Synology Inc. launches DiskStation DS420j, a file syncing and sharing solution that addresses different capacity demands for home users. "With a vast amount of data generated from mobile devices, laptops and cameras, file syncing and sharing has become a challenge facing personal users. It is inevitable for them to find a reliable way to protect their digital assets," said Kevin Meng, Product Manager at Synology Inc. "DS420j offers a simple and private solution with massive capacity for you and...

Synology introduces SA3600, high-performance on-premises storage with Petabyte scalability

Synology Inc. has announced the availability of the SA3600 storage system, the latest device in the SA family of high-performance and versatile, petabyte-capable network attached storage servers. Built to tackle both existing and future data storage requirements, SA3600 provides businesses with access to faster and larger on-premises storage in a cost-effective package. "In response to the rising demand for on-premises data storage, we built the SA series to help businesses reach petabyte-scale...

Synology announces Surveillance Station 8.2 which turns phones into IP camera with LiveCam

Synology Inc. officially announces Surveillance Station 8.2. This release showcases LiveCam, a brand new security camera app that instantly turns a spare phone into an IP camera. The iOS version has been released with the Android version coming around October. The revamp of DS cam offers higher performance, along with the addition of IP speakers to the hardware support list. The next generation of Application Center offers greater flexibility for application management. "With the combination of...

Seagate unveil feature-rich drives for NAS applications, optimised surveillance and data centres

Seagate Technology, provider of data storage solutions, launched a wide range of advanced 14TB hard drives, enhancing the company’s enterprise and specialty drive portfolio. Consisting of IronWolf and IronWolf Pro for network attached storage (NAS) applications, the BarraCuda Pro desktop drive, surveillance-optimised SkyHawk, and Exos X14 for hyperscale data centres, this purpose-built portfolio empowers customers to consume, manage and utilise digital data more effectively and efficiently...

Synology’s RackStation RS3618xs network attached storage server enhances business data security

Synology has launched RackStation RS3618xs, a 12-bay rackmount NAS providing excellent performance, effortless capacity scaling and optimised virtualisation solutions for expanding businesses. RS3618xs is a 2U RackStation NAS powered by an Intel Xeon D-1521 quad-core CPU and 8GB DDR4 ECC UDIMM RAM, expandable up to 64GB. The four plug-and-play Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports can be expanded with higher performance 10GbE NICs through the PCIe 3.0 slot, providing over 3,900 MBps throughput and 143,500...

Nicole Lin joins Synology UK as Managing Director

Synology UK has announced with immediate effect the appointment of Nicole Lin as Managing Director, taking over from Yi-Lin Huang who will continue his service with Synology at headquarters in Taiwan. “Lin has a strong work ethic. Her experience managing Synology products and growing the Synology presence in other territories makes her the right expert for the UK, Ireland and Nordic regions.” said Derren Lu, CEO of Synology Inc. “I believe this will be a very exciting tim...

Synology introduces new Network Video Recorder NVR1218 and VisualStation VS960HD

Synology Inc. has unveiled new surveillance product lineups, including NVR1218, an all-in-one, standalone surveillance solution, and VS960HD, a compact surveillance monitoring and management device. Synology NVR1218 and VS960HD Synology Network Video Recorder NVR1218 is equipped with a dedicated 1080p HDMI port which makes it easy to connect to a monitor and display up to 12 channels of surveillance feeds at 720p/30FPS. With a dedicated COM port to support point-of-sale (POS) system integratio...

Synology® releases Surveillance Station 8.1: A more complete retail solution

Synology® Inc. has announced the official release of Surveillance Station 8.1, which boasts faster performance and provides a more complete surveillance solution than previous versions, with the introduction of the remote recording archiving feature, the integration with transaction devices and intercom cameras, and the ability to intelligently switch between different security levels. Complete surveillance for homes and retail "In this new release, we focused on enhancing performance and...

Synology introduces DiskStation DS418j server for flexible storage management

Synology® Inc. has launched the new DiskStation DS418j, a budget-friendly 4-bay NAS server designed to help home and individual users to manage, protect and share data effectively. Cloud synchronisation and multimedia streaming DS418j is powered by a brand-new 64-bit dual-core CPU and delivers an outstanding encrypted file transfer performance at over 112 MB/s reading and 87 MB/s writing under a RAID 5 configuration in a Windows® environment. Coming with a 1GB DDR4 memory, which is twi...

VIVOTEK and Solution Integration Alliance partners aim to promote H.265 integration

VIVOTEK offers comprehensive H.265 solutions to meet market demands VIVOTEK, an IP surveillance solutions provider, not only offers a wide range of H.265 surveillance products, it also aims to integrate and increase H.265 presence in partnership with the Solution Integration Alliance (SIA) partners worldwide. Solution Integration Alliance partners VIVOTEK is proud to announce the existence of ten H.265 integration SIA partners, includi...

Synology launches DiskStation DS3617xs NAS server to deliver high performance and fast deployments for large-scale businesses

The DS3617xs is designed to cope with future growth in an effortless fashion Synology Inc. launched the DiskStation DS3617xs, a 12-bay NAS server scaling up to 36 drives. It delivers high performance at over 2,358 MB/s reading and fast deployments to support large-scale businesses. Stunning performance Equipped with a quad-core Intel Xeon-D 2.2GHz CPU that bursts up to 2.7 GHz, DS3617xs delivers stunning performance at over 2,358MB/s sequential throughput reading and 406,760...

Torridon Hotel upgrades to MOBOTIX video security with help from Ness Tec

The Torridon Hotel has benefited from MOBOTIX video security including advanced thermal imaging MOBOTIX AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems has released details of a project for the Torridon Hotel that has upgraded its CCTV to take advantage of state of the art MOBOTIX video security including advanced thermal imaging technology. The Torridon Hotel Set in 58 acres of parkland at the end of a magnificent sea loch, the To...

Synology NVR216 NVR with expandable storage for surveillance footages and mobile apps

Synology® Inc. recently unveiled the Network Video Recorder NVR216, with expandable storage for surveillance footages and mobile apps for anywhere access. Featuring a dedicated 1080p HDMI output and supporting up to 4 or 9 IP camera channels, NVR216 is designed for offices and retail stores where space is precious, to monitor and manage surveillance feeds and IP cameras at ease. “More and more small business or shops need a live view over their property to ensure their personnel and a...

All-over-IP Expo 2015: Security and IT innovations and growing markets in Russia for 2016

The new All-over-IP topics helped leading global brands stand out on the show floor and highlight the new value for their sales partners All-over-IP Expo 2015, Russia's premier IP event since 2008, welcomed over 4200 local security and IT professionals to Sokolniki Moscow to explore the latest innovations and hear from the best in the industry over two amazing days on November 18 and 19. Sponsored by AxxonSoft, Milestone Systems, Hikvision, Basler AG, Quantum, Dahua, Bosch, GN...

Synology Surveillance Station 7.1 with Real-Time Streaming Protocol for smoother surveillance experience

Synology® Inc. recently announced the official release of Surveillance Station 7.1, delivering a more thoughtful and efficient design, featuring Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP), multicast support, and refined alerts and notifications, providing the best management experience. "In this version, we focus on optimising the mechanics and performance of Surveillance Station as well as developing the compatibility of ONVIF protocol, in order to provide the best and easy-to-use surveillance so...

Synology CEO interview: IP storage solutions and analysing security trends

Derren Lu, CEO of Synology Inc and Scott Lee,Senior Manager of Software DevelopmentGroup for Surveillance Synology – a company founded by two former Microsoft employees – began as a storage solution provider and grew to include surveillance in its product offerings. While many security companies in Taiwan are voicing their concerns over falling sales, Synology is seeing its products grabbing shares in the security market and the sales figures are continuing to grow...

Synology RackStation RS2416+/RS2416RP+ network-attached storage solution for data security

Synology® Inc. recently unveiled the new RackStation RS2416+/RS2416RP+, a 12-bay network-attached storage solution featuring schedulable snapshots and resilient data integrity, on-the-fly scalability up to 24 drives, as well as reliable performance suited for the modern workplace. Offers metadata mirroring and checksums With support for the next-generation Btrfs file system, RS2416+/RS2416RP+ offers metadata mirroring and checksums that guarantee a higher level of data availability and sur...

All-over-IP Expo 2015: Synology's Niklas Poll to speak on video surveillance storage challenges

Niklas will discuss the current and future state of video surveillance storage at All-over-IP Expo 2015 Synology Business Development Manager Video Surveillance, Niklas Poll will discuss the current and future state of video surveillance storage to help integrators find a safe way out of the jungle of selecting the right storage solution for various surveillance installations – at All-over-IP Expo 2015 in Moscow. The resolution trend in IP video surveillance is moving f...

All-over-IP Expo 2015 to witness latest security technology and innovations

All-over-IP Expo brings together recognised global ICT and security brands to educate local sales partners and end-customers Meeting the right people and getting hands on with the newest technology are central to the All-over-IP Expo experience. With new exhibitors joining the show in Moscow in 2015, local sales partners and end-customers have even a better opportunity. Latest innovations to be showcased In 2015, the latest innovations in video surveillance, data storage, ne...

Synology Surveillance Station 7.1 Beta VMS now available

Synology® Inc. recently announced the beta availability of its Surveillance Station 7.1. The latest version of its robust video management system delivers optimised performance for environments with distributed resources with Real-Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP) and multicast support, refined alters and notifications, and much more. “Synology is devoted to developing a powerful, yet efficient and easy-to-use video monitoring solution. We’ve tweaked the mechanics and performance o...