August 24, 2011 12:48 PM
Posted by: Randy Kerns
storage for virtualization; storage and vmware; vmworldWith VMWorld approaching, vendors have already made announcements regarding storage and VMware with many to follow after the show begins next week.
These announcements come mostly from storage vendors focused on the way storage is used in VMware environments. The volume of announcements...
August 22, 2011 2:35 PM
Posted by: Dave Raffo
dell equalLogic,
MLC SSDsDell revamped its EqualLogic iSCSI SAN hardware today, adding new entry-level and midrange platforms with support for 2.5-inch SAS drives and
August 19, 2011 3:57 PM
Posted by: Dave Raffo
storage sales,
storage switches,
storage systems; fibre channel SANThe debt ceiling crisis and market uncertainty have impacted storage sales – particularly in the government and financial services markets – leaving storage executives wondering if the buying decline is temporary or will be long-lasting.
Two of the largest storage vendors -- NetApp and...
August 18, 2011 11:17 AM
Posted by: Randy Kerns
storage product launches,
storage trade showsStarting in late August, storage vendors will be making more product announcements than usual. These launches represent updates, next generations, or completely new products. Some announcements are coordinated with major industry events to give the vendors a venue to speak about and demonstrate the...
August 17, 2011 1:01 PM
Posted by: Dave Raffo
Hybrid ISE,
Hyper ISE,
solid state storage,
xio,
xiotechXiotech is changing its name to X-IO (pronounced X-I-O) as part of an overhaul that really started in 2008 when it launched its ISE architecture and accelerated with...
August 16, 2011 1:13 PM
Posted by: Dave Raffo
recoverpoint,
replication,
zertoThe founders of Zerto are hoping to replicate the success they had with Kashya Networks, and they have $15 million in new funding to help fuel their plans.
Zerto was founded by the Kedem brothers, CEO Ziv and CTO Oded. They sold
August 15, 2011 2:36 PM
Posted by: Dave Raffo
Disaster recover software,
inMageInMage Systems has a new boss. He’s the same as its first boss.
InMage founder Kumar Malavalli moved back into the CEO role today, replacing John Ferraro at the helm of the disaster recovery software vendor. Malavalli, who also founded switch maker Brocade, served as InMage CEO from its start...
August 10, 2011 12:56 PM
Posted by: Randy Kerns
storage purchasing,
storage startups,
storage systemsStartup companies will often innovate and bring a unique product to market that can have high value for customers. The product may fit a specific need or solve a problem in a unique and economical manner.
These innovations are good for the overall industry and should be encouraged. A startup’s...
August 8, 2011 3:02 PM
Posted by: Dave Raffo
brocade,
Fibre Channel switches,
storage salesBrocade last Friday said its earnings last quarter fell short of its forecast, leading to questions about whether this is a sign of an overall slump in storage sales. Brocade is the market leader and one of two major vendors of
