Quantum communications reaching record distances

The Cambridge Research Laboratory of Toshiba Europe announced a demonstration of quantum communications over optical fibres exceeding 600 km in length. The breakthrough will enable long distance quantum-secured information transfer between metropolitan… Continue reading Quantum communications reaching record distances

Toshiba breaks quantum communication record with 600 km of optical fibers

A quantum internet could one day allow quantum computers to team up and tackle some gigantic problems. Now the world is a step closer to that reality, as researchers at Toshiba have demonstrated quantum communications sent over a record-breaking 600 km… Continue reading Toshiba breaks quantum communication record with 600 km of optical fibers

Toshiba subsidiary confirms ransomware attack, as reports suggest possible DarkSide involvement

European units of Japanese tech giant Toshiba are investigating a security incident in which scammers may have used a similar hacking tool to the malware used against IT systems at Colonial Pipeline. The European subsidiaries of Toshiba Tec Group said Friday that a cyberattack from a criminal gang had prompted the company to disconnect network connections between Japan and Europe to stop the spread of the malware. In a statement, Toshiba Tec Group, a unit of the multinational conglomerate which makes printers and other technologies, said the firm had “not yet confirmed a fact that customer related information was leaked externally,” though it suggested a criminal gang is responsible. Toshiba Tec Group did not name DarkSide, which is both a type of ransomware and an Eastern European criminal syndicate that develops and sells access to the code to other criminals. An unnamed company Toshiba Tec spokesperson told CNBC that DarkSide […]

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Toshiba launches two S300 HDD optimized for small to medium sized businesses

Toshiba Electronics Europe addresses the specialist storage needs for small and medium scale surveillance applications with the launch of two new S300 hard disk drives (HDD). The additional models, available in 4TB and 6TB, leverage shingled magnetic r… Continue reading Toshiba launches two S300 HDD optimized for small to medium sized businesses

Toshiba partners with Fortem to expand its radar-based security solutions business

Toshiba announced that Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation has entered into a strategic business alliance with Fortem Technologies and invested 15 million USD in the company. Fortem is a technology leader in counter-drone securit… Continue reading Toshiba partners with Fortem to expand its radar-based security solutions business

Marvell and Toshiba extend HDD controller and preamplifier collaboration

Marvell announced that its hard disk drive (HDD) controller and preamplifier are shipping in Toshiba Electronic Devices and Storage Corporation’s MG09 Series 18TB Cloud-Scale HDD family of products. This announcement extends the longstanding rela… Continue reading Marvell and Toshiba extend HDD controller and preamplifier collaboration

Toshiba unveils new Canvio Portable Storage lineup adding new apps and design

ToshibaToshiba announces the newest models of the Canvio Portable Storage lineup. Canvio Flex models with USB-C are portable storage designed for PCs/Mac computers/iPad Pro mobile digital devices/Tablets for cross platform compatibility. Canvio Gaming … Continue reading Toshiba unveils new Canvio Portable Storage lineup adding new apps and design

Toshiba S300 Surveillance Hard Disk Drive series now optimized for demanding surveillance applications

Toshiba announces the expansion of the Toshiba S300 Surveillance Hard Disk Drive series. This includes a new S300 series using shingled magnetic recording (SMR) technology for small and medium-sized businesses and the renaming of the conventional magne… Continue reading Toshiba S300 Surveillance Hard Disk Drive series now optimized for demanding surveillance applications

This Machine Is Poised to Join the Fight Against Cancer

Can you imagine a near future where your family doctor can effectively prick your finger and test you for a dozen or so types of cancer? Currently, cancer detection is a time-consuming and expensive process. Existing methods of screening for cancer usually involve taking a whole lot of blood and …read more

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