Synology at CES, a preview is given of the 5.0 version of its nas firmware DiskStation Manager. The software will include the ability to widgets, cloudsyncing is easier and the installation process is further simplified.
DiskStation Manager is according to many users one of the most powerful firmwares for the nas systems is available, and Synology claims that it continuously works on improvements. At CES showed the company an early version of DSM 5.0, reports Cnet. One of the improvements is to be found in the QuickConnect feature, which enables automatic access to the personal cloud is configured. Thus, a user can almost immediately with, for example, a mobile phone or tablet over the internet the data on the nas approach. Also, the interface polished and the user can statuswidgets on the DSM-desktop customize.
The Package Center within the Synology-nas new applications, now offers an automatic update function for installed packages. This should be in the current DSM 4.3 version still be done manually. Also, a package of more visual feedback within the Package Center.
Further, it is in DSM 5.0 will be possible to Chromecast-dongle and Samsung Smart TV’s to stream, there is support for syncing with Google Drive, SkyDrive and Dropbox while there from PhotoStation photos directly to YouTube can be controlled. The video station app can metadata for movies from the internet. For business users promises Synology among others, better remote managementmogelijkheden and the securing of data through a snapshot manager. Further, the user interface is made suitable for 4k screens.
DSM 5.0 on all Synology nas systems running currently with version 4.3 of the feet. A public beta will be in mid this month.
