Intel Atom update boosts processor speed and supports new memory technology

According to Intel, the processors boost performance with higher cpu frequencies for faster storage processing and will support the new memory technology, double-data-rate three small outline dual in-line memory modules, also known as ddr3 sodimm. The processors are paired with the Intel 82801 IR i/o controller that delivers the input/output connectivity to address the growing throughput demands of storage vendors. Both additions to the storage platform offer the flexibility to support Microsoft Windows Home Server and open source Linux operating systems. "Networked storage appliances based on the Intel Atom processor platform enable consumers and businesses to organise, manage, protect and share documents, photos, videos and music throughout the home or office," said Dinesh Rao, product line manager, Intel Storage Group. "The versatile Atom processor, which is at the heart of a growing variety of small, innovative, Internet-connected devices, makes it possible for storage vendors to develop low-power appliances that can innocuously sit on a desk or shelf while keeping digital content safe and available anytime, anywhere." Erwan Girard, LaCie Solutions' business unit manager, added: "LaCie recently introduced two storage servers that leverage Intel's Atom processor technology to deliver enterprise-level storage capabilities to small and medium businesses that were previously only experienced in large, corporate environments. The new servers include the perfect mix of corporate-grade features and intuitive management software, enclosed in an award-winning 5big design for your desktop, allowing these products to fit seamlessly into any business environment."