In addition to PC and computer servers, storage systems have emerged as the 3rd type of major devices in our data network recently.  This situation is caused by the uptake of digitization of data in lieu of pen and paper.  Hard disks have also taken over tapes as the preferred medium. 

Network Attached Storage (NAS) has thus started its foray into our hardware asset line up.  As of today, we are able to buy some NAS appliances (boxes) of SOHO grade or rack mount NAS systems for a lot of money.  We have wondered why they are appliances or expensive and not something more modular or open as how PC has evolved over the year. 

Compucon has researched into the issue and achieved a breakthrough.  We will be able to announce a new line of NAS systems that conform to open or de facto standards and are reasonably priced soon.   Customers will have more choices.