Getting, and keeping, a good grip on IT data storage is a continuing task, and it requires constant review and evaluation as new storage technologies that promise to cut maintenance and improve automation capabilities are hitting the market. One is iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface), which one organization found to be the perfect solution for a cost-effective storage environment. Not only did Newfield Exploration, a Houston-based crude oil manufacturer, enhance its storage girth, but it also boosted performance by 20 percent without having to add on any extra labor costs.

For more on building a cost-efficient storage center:
- read this CIO.com article