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Kroll Ontrack aims to double NZ resellers by 2013
Encryption

Kroll Ontrack aims to double NZ resellers by 2013

Data recovery provider believes new appointments and use of its online portal will help double partners across New Zealand over the next six months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Sep 2012

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World Backup Day warns firms on untested recoveries
Storage

World Backup Day warns firms on untested recoveries

World Backup Day prompts warnings that untested restores and AI-era data demands are leaving mid-sized firms dangerously exposed.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
VDURA & WD target AI with hybrid storage
Storage

VDURA & WD target AI with hybrid storage

VDURA and WD certify Ultrastar hybrid arrays with VDURA Data Platform, targeting cheaper petabyte-scale AI and HPC storage.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
WD unifies creator storage range under G-DRIVE brand
Storage

WD unifies creator storage range under G-DRIVE brand

WD is unifying its creator-focused external storage under the G-DRIVE name, phasing out SanDisk Professional branding across the range.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
WD maps 100TB-plus hard drives for AI data centres
Storage

WD maps 100TB-plus hard drives for AI data centres

WD maps a path to 100TB-plus hard drives, unveiling faster, lower-power designs as cloud data centres scale storage for AI workloads.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Western Digital unveils world's highest capacity portable 6TB HDDs
Cloud Services

Western Digital unveils world's highest capacity portable 6TB HDDs

Western Digital unveiled the world's highest capacity 2.5-inch portable HDDs, including a 6TB WD My Passport, WD_BLACK P10 Game Drive, and SanDisk G-DRIVE ArmorATD.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
Hands-on Review: WD My Passport SSD Review - Simplifying Storage!
Storage

Hands-on Review: WD My Passport SSD Review - Simplifying Storage!

The WD My Passport SSD is a high-speed, palm-sized portable storage device that offers impressive performance and a sleek design.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2023
Western Digital WD_Black P50 Game Drive revisited
Gaming

Western Digital WD_Black P50 Game Drive revisited

Journalist tests WD_Black P50 Game Drive portable SSD and discovers it falls far short of the advertised top speed of 2000MB/s.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
Hands-on Review: Western Digital EX4100
Storage

Hands-on Review: Western Digital EX4100

Western Digital's EX4100 NAS offers user-friendly storage and sharing capabilities for homes and small businesses.

By Patrick Pilcher • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2015
WD TV now available in New Zealand
Digital Entertainment

WD TV now available in New Zealand

New Zealanders can now enjoy WD TV, a budget-friendly option for streaming PC content to TVs, boasting versatile connectivity but with a tiny, finicky remote.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Sun, 1st Mar 2009