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Computer History Museum Presents
How Computer Storage Became a Modern Business

Moderator: Jim Porter, DISK/Trend

Panelists:

Larry Boucher
President
Alacritech

Randy H. Katz
U.C. Berkeley Distinguished Professor in
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Clod Barrera
Director of Storage Systems Strategy
IBM Systems & Technology

Mike Gluck
Executive VP Sales
Xiotech

DATE & TIME
Wednesday, March 09, 2005

Member and Invited Guest Reception - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Lecture - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

LOCATION
Computer History Museum
1401 N. Shoreline Boulevard
Mountain View, CA 94043

REGISTRATION
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ABSTRACT OF TALK
During the 1960's, most data storage systems used with mainframes and minicomputers were the ones specified by individual computer manufacturers. Since those days, the industry has evolved into a worldwide assortment of computer companies offering systems for a large, diverse mix of applications. The impact on the market for computer storage systems has been huge . Immense markets, divergent host system requirements, short product lives for storage products, numerous storage company start-ups, with valiant attempts to achieve storage product standards and reliability.

All of our panel members have participated in the storage industry's efforts to provide continual improvements in data storage products, industry standards, and system reliability. Their leadership has made possible much of the computer industry's movement to more flexible interconnection of storage products and systems, combined with the enhanced reliability of RAID technology, and the ability to quickly utilize the annual improvements in disk and tape products. The panel members will discuss the challenges, achievements and key events in helping storage evolve into a modern industry.

BACKGROUND
The Speaker Series is an exclusive platform for open, passionate discussions for presenting the computing revolution and its impact on the human experience. These landmark presentations and panel discussions present inside stories and personal insights of top information age leaders from industry, government and academia, and assist the Museum in bringing computing history to life.

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