Hardware Flaw Caused Netflix Shipping Woes.

The article reports on the delays caused by a faulty hardware component to the DVD shipment of Netflix Inc. The shipping company did not reveal the specific hardware problem. However, Netflix IT operations head Mike Osierbut claimed that the hardware component that corrupted their database was already identified by Netflix engineers with the help of other technology suppliers. He said that the incident has prompted the company to strengthen further its system by adding undisclosed equipment and by working closely with its vendors.