Wireless Servers Debut in Asia

TAIPEI, Taiwan – Several companies have allowed peaks at new wireless server technology at the Computex exhibition. The servers would augment a wireless network with gigabytes of storage capacity.

Raidsys and Asus have boxes that come equipped with USB and firewire ports for the connection of additional storage devices, but both companies’ machines pack sizeable hard drives already. Raidsys coined the term NAS, for network-attached storage, to describe the Linux-based systems, which also have Flash card readers.

Industry analysts, while noting the convenience of wireless storage points, quickly realized several drawbacks.

While wireless computers no longer require a plug-in connection to backup or otherwise offload data, the 802.11g-variant networks available still have not solved the problem of trace-data caching. In other words, the possible advantage of “hiding” files on a wireless server is not truly possible because wireless data transactions always leave a footprint.

The Asus model has a 60-gigabyte, 2.5-inch hard drive and is small and powerful enough to fit and receive signals behind a thin wall. Analysts point out that this would be a perfect location for illegal copies of music or video files, in addition to a secure spot for data storage if thieves steal a laptop or desktop computer, which at first glance appears more valuable.

Both machines show up on a desktop when a wireless connection is made and may be formatted and partitioned as necessary.

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Pineapple Support, Streamate to Host 'Navigating Grief and Loss' Support Group

Pineapple Support and Streamate are hosting a free online support group to help performers cope with grief and loss.

Friday is Final AV Compliance Deadline in UK

Friday, July 25 marks U.K. media regulator Ofcom’s deadline for user-to-user services such as tube, cam and fan sites to implement its requisite “highly effective age assurance” measures for preventing minors from viewing adult content.

AEBN Publishes Popular Searches for May, June

AEBN has released the top search terms for the months of May and June from its straight and gay theaters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Ofcom Releases Transparency Reporting Guidelines

Ofcom, the U.K. media regulator, has made public its official guidance detailing how online service providers — including adult sites — will be required to publish annual transparency reports on their efforts to protect children from online harms.

New AV Rules Take Effect for Ireland-Based Sites

Ireland’s Online Safety Code came into force Monday, including a provision requiring adult sites headquartered in Ireland to implement age assurance measures beyond self-declaration.

XBIZ Amsterdam Calls on New Startups for 'Spotlight' Program

XBIZ is pleased to announce that its new “Startup Spotlight” programming will make its European premiere at XBIZ Amsterdam 2025, set to take place Sept. 2-5 at the Jakarta Hotel Amsterdam.

Texas Resumes AV Lawsuit Against Aylo Following SCOTUS Decision

A district court judge in Texas has unfrozen the state’s $1.6 million lawsuit against Aylo for allegedly failing to comply with age verification requirements, Bloomberg Law is reporting.

JuicyAds Wins Trademark Infringement Case Against Fraudulent Domain

JuicyAds has won its World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) case against a website using a similar domain to impersonate the company's site and defraud customers.

Anissa Kate, Jordan Starr Top AEBN for Q2 of 2025

AEBN has published its top-selling stars for the second quarter of 2025, with Anissa Kate landing atop the leaderboard for straight theaters and Jordan Starr heading up the gay rankings.

AEBN Reveals Eva Maxim as Top Trans Star for Q2 of 2025

AEBN has published its top trans stars list for the second quarter of 2025, with Eva Maxim landing atop the leaderboard.

Show More