In addition, reliable storage in the cloud is more expensive than local direct attached storage (DAS) or network attached storage (NAS) even when the costs of operation are considered.

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Symform runs on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux and natively on three network attached storage (NAS) devices: QNAP, Synology and NETGEAR.

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The device is four products in one: A mobile wireless drive, home network attached storage (NAS), USB drive, and wireless hub.

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The Drobo 5N, a sophisticated, network-attached storage (NAS) device, extends Drobo's traditional ease-of-use with increased performance and data protection enhancements for personal and professional users who want a fast, easy, and ultra-reliable file sharing and backup experience over the network.

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Joining the existing network attached storage line up - the BlackArmor(R) NAS 440 and BlackArmor(R) NAS 420 storage servers - these new solutions share the same suite of robust backup applications for business professionals and home office use.

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