Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of the DataTraveler Vault Privacy 3.0 (DTVP) secure USB Flash drive, as well as the DataTraveler Vault Privacy 3.0 Anti-Virus, which helps enterprises safeguard business data and set security policies for end-users at an affordable price point. DTVP 3.0 provides 100-percent hardware-based encryption of confidential information and is also available separately with ClevX DriveSecurity™ powered by ESET anti-virus protection. The anti-virus engine utilizes ESET’s NOD 32® proactive award-winning technology, which protects corporate end-users wherever they work or plug in.

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As the workforce becomes more mobile, businesses must take the appropriate steps to educate their employees and establish security policies so sensitive data cannot be accessed by unauthorized users or cybercriminals. Kingston’s DataTraveler® Vault Privacy 3.0 USB Flash drive provides affordable business-grade security with 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption using XTS block cipher mode, which offers stronger protection than CBC and ECB modes. It is the first-to-market hardware-encrypted secure USB Flash drive with USB 3.0 performance.

DTVP 3.0 is available with optional, easy to deploy and easy to use (no installation required) anti-virus protection from ESET/ClevX that protects the drive’s contents from viruses, spyware, Trojans, worms, rootkits, adware and other Internet-borne threats. The ESET NOD32 anti-virus engine provides instant alerts and comes with a five-year pre-activated license.

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toshiba_flashair_ii_32gb_sdhc.pngToshiba’s Digital Products Division (DPD), a division of Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., today introduced the FlashAir II Wireless SD Card, a premium storage device that allows users to share their images, videos and files wirelessly. The FlashAir II, now available with a storage capacity of up to 32GB, is much more than a standard memory card. By serving as its own wireless LAN access point, the FlashAir II allows users to quickly, easily and securely share multimedia content through the users’ PC, smartphone or tablet.

“We wanted to make it even easier for our customers to share important life moments instantly with their friends and family,” said Maciek Brzeski, vice president of product marketing and development, Branded Storage Products, Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., Digital Products Division. “The FlashAir II Wireless SD Card offers easy access, fast performance and exceptional storage space, enabling users to focus more of their time on capturing moments rather than uploading them.”

Users can take photos and videos with their digital camera and instantaneously access and store on multiple PCs, Macs, Ultrabooks™, tablets and smartphones – all at the same time.

Now enhanced with Class 10 speed, the FlashAir II delivers speedy data transfers so users can upload their images and videos within seconds. The SD card’s Internet pass-through feature allows users to access the card and Internet simultaneously – enabling the ability to upload images in real-time. Using a wireless LAN chip, The FlashAir II Wireless SD Card is accessible to any LAN-capable computer, smartphone or tablet, and can support such simultaneous access from up to seven devices. In addition, the built-in wireless LAN also allows for uploading without an Internet connection.

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Silicon Power, the world’s leading provider of memory storage solutions today introduces a new USB 3.0 swivel drive – Blaze B30. Carved with the elegant diamond-checked pattern, this jewel-liked pen drive presents the perfect combination between the fashion iconic black and the metal swivel part, making itself a trendy storage device and eye-catching accessory.

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Featuring with the geometric diamond-cut pattern carved on the glossy translucent body, Blaze B30 shines like a luxurious jewelry, and is able to reflect the sparkle through different source of lights. With the built-in LED indicator, the light will illuminate through the outer case, and indicate the data transfer status during use.

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EDGE Memory, a leading U.S.-based supplier of memory and storage upgrades, announced today the release of the portable diskGO Pocket USB 3.0 SSD.  Smaller than a credit card, the diskGO Pocket is one of the smallest portable SSD solutions on the market today.

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"The diskGO Pocket SSD is ideal for traveling professionals, photographers, graphic designers, or anyone that needs to securely transport or store large amounts of data quickly," says Leslie Dennis, Marketing Specialist at EDGE.  "With no moving parts, SSDs are less susceptible to damage, making them a more reliable solution for users on-the-go."

The diskGO pocket is equipped with USB 3.0 -- the fastest USB connection -- allowing for transfer speeds up to 10x faster than USB 2.0 storage devices.  A powerful SandForce based mSATA SSD drives the diskGO Pocket SSD, providing unparalleled performance. Store HD movies, archive photos, and back up large files with lightning fast speeds. No software to install or setup is required.

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toshiba_flashair_32gb_sdhc.pngToshiba Corporation today announced the expansion of its line-up of “FlashAir”, the SDHC memory card with embedded wireless LAN communications, with the launch of the latest 32GB card. The new card will go on sale on November 16th in the Japanese market, and sales in markets around the world will follow.

"FlashAir" is an SDHC memory card that incorporates a wireless LAN chip set plus an antenna for wireless communications. The card supports wireless sharing and transfers of photos from digital cameras to smartphones and tablets.

The new 32GB card has a new feature, “Internet pass thru mode”, which enables Internet connection even while the smartphone is connected to FlashAir, by using other access points, such as the wireless LAN router in the home. With the new feature, users do not have to manually change the wireless network settings of smartphones when downloadingphotos from the card to smartphones, uploading photos to SNS from a smartphone, or sending email. The new feature can also be used in the current FlashAir W-02 line-up (product names: “SD-WC008G” and ”SD-WC016G”) by updating the firmware of the card.

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