Charging large numbers of iPads, iPhones and iPods is a challenge for many schools, businesses and other organizations. A new 16-port professional USB charging station now makes this possible.
Compact, light and easy to use, the Power Pad 16 (DS-IP-PP16) provides the optimum power required for charging iPads and other iDevices. It can be used to replace bulky power strips and the AC adapter bricks of the standard chargers. Read the rest of this entry »
Kingston Digital announced an array of portable Flash memory based solutions designed for the growing number of thin notebook, tablet and smartphone users. Kingston’s light and thin USB Flash drives focus on small and stylish designs that expand and innovate the storage capacities of smaller form factor computing devices. In addition, Kingston Wi-Drive offers wireless memory expansion for tablets and smartphones such as Kindle Fire, Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Read the rest of this entry »
- Author: USB World
- Filed under: USB News
- Date: Jan 20,2012
Milton Security Group announced the introduction of USBInformer.
More and more data breaches are being reported in the news, even on networks that have no Internet access. One of the most common breaching sources are USB devices being plugged into corporate systems.
Anti-Virus is a passive technique to prevent malware and is only as good as the most recent signatures. Corporations are losing billions of dollars per year due to data loss, data breaches, and downtime. To prevent this USB and removable media crisis, companies need to ensure only authorized devices can be used on their computers. With a proactive combination of corporately owned removable media (like from IronKey), user education of proper security techniques, and utilizing USBInformer from Milton Security Group, organizations can mitigate Down Time, Data Loss, Data Breaches and the spreading of malware & viruses from USB devices. Read the rest of this entry »
- Author: USB World
- Filed under: USB News
- Date: Jan 17,2012
Sony unveiled its enhanced USB memory MicroVault line. The new models (USM-Q, USM-P and USM-M) range from ultra-fast, high performance devices to stylish, easy-to-use models — all designed to meet consumers’ various needs.
“Everyone has different requirements for what they want to do with their photos or videos, so why should all storage devices be the same?” said Viviano Cantu, Director of Consumer Media for Sony Electronics. “We’re offering something for everyone with this enhanced line of USB memory devices.”
Sony is adding ultra-fast USB3.0 compatibility to its flagship USM-Q series. With transfer speeds of up to 120MB/s (read speed, based on Sony tests and dependent on host hardware), this product is ideal for quick back-up of large sized data like high-definition movies or photos. With a sleek hairline metal body finish design that’s resistant to scratches, the new models are also durable. The device’s “click” mechanism allows simple connection to USB ports with just a single push, and an easy-to-read LED indicator alerts users that the device is active. Read the rest of this entry »
- Author: USB World
- Filed under: USB News
- Date: Jan 13,2012
Etron Technology launched at the CES 2012 show: (1) a new four-port USB 3.0 Host Controller IC EJ198; (2) a new optimized cost-performance four-port USB 3.0 Host Controller IC EJ188, and (3) a new top performance dual-channel USB 3.0 Flash Drive Controller IC eV268.
These products are made with Etron’s completely self-developed USB 3.0 hardware and software technologies, and provide customers with a total solution of using both Etron’s host and device ICs to enjoy the most exciting data transfer experiences.
Etron has further strengthened her leading position of supplying various USB 3.0 controller chips for fast growing USB 3.0 application markets, and creates win-win opportunities with her strategic system customers. Read the rest of this entry »