Cobbling together solutions for disk-to-disk-to-tape may actually drive the cost of Tier 2 disk above the price of solution sets that combine the functionality.
Perhaps it is time to begin buying storage on the basis of business value.
MAKO is a slimmer, more elegant, and more capable implementation of their existing technology that combines several new architectural features that make it worth a look.
Invio Software's goal is to create tools that aid storage administrators in defining workflows around commonly performed tasks and enable automation so you focus your attention on the more recalcitrant aspects of your infrastructure.
Fall is a busy time for storage announcements and shows. Here's what's ahead.
Vendors are increasing their focus on services to complement hardware and software products—and increase revenue
The moon may soon be home to your backup files
Computer Associates' BrightStor team presents an impressive display of management applications
From panel discussions to workshops (where you can ask your own tough questions), this fall's trade shows offer a wealth of information and perspective from vendors big and small.
Vendors must learn that juxtaposing one’s own products with EMC’s as a means for advancing one’s own value proposition is silly.
Spectra Logic proves it offers products and pragmatism; Python will raise the bar for other vendors.
Imation Corporation survey shows IT infrastructure poorly safeguarded, despite recent natural and man-made events
StorageX answers a specific problem with a good solution. But how can the company cope with a niche solution that refuses to remain just a niche solution?
The author of a foundational white paper is struggling to figure out what the storage utility model really is.
Plus a few you might want to think about
More on replication, crash-consistent images, and Revivio's technology
We discuss how organizations use virtual directories to interface enterprise applications and identity data with Clayton Donley, CEO of OctetString, a virtual directory provider.
DataCore does what vendors ought to be doing: they put up their customers as proof that, whatever your intuition tells you, their stuff delivers.
Sun's must-read white paper articulates its vision of switch-based storage management as well as anyone could today. The question is, can we get there from here?
EMC's acquisition of Legato Systems raises interesting questions