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Software Defined Storage Startup PernixData Raises $20M
May 15, 2013 -- Server Server-side flash software specialist tackles virtualized application performance.

EMC ViPR Adds More Bite to Software-Defined Storage
May 6, 2013 -- The new controller helps data centers virtualize and manage a central pool of storage.

Extreme Enterprise Applications Drive Parallel File System Adoption
April 30, 2013 -- High-performance parallel file systems are becoming commercially available just in time to support today's "extreme applications."

NTP Tackles Secure BYOD File Sync
April 30, 2013 -- Firm's new Universal File Access leverages public cloud infrastructures without leaving behind copies of files for hackers to try to nab.

EMC Focuses on Data Protection for VMAX, VPLEX Refresh
April 30, 2013 -- EMC boosts the continuous data protection capabilities of VMAX and VPLEX system and brings RecoverPoint to midrange organizations.

Fusion-io Snaps up NexGen for Hybrid Storage
April 26, 2013 -- Enterprise flash pioneer acquires a maker of hybrid flash-HDD storage arrays for a foothold on the SMB storage market.

Cloudian Unveils Cloud 'Storage-as-a-Utility' Platform
April 2, 2013 -- Cloud storage specialist updates its software to improve security and ease of management across multi-datacenter deployments.

QLogic's Mt. Rainier PCIe Flash Tech Launches as FabricCache
March 21, 2013 -- First teased six months ago, QLogic's server-side, SAN-friendly PCIe caching card officially launches.

Fusion-io Acquires Open Source SCST Innovator ID7
March 18, 2013 -- Flash server PCIe card maker hints that it plans to delve deeper into advanced, flash-enabled storage management by snapping up ID7.

Cloud Backup and Recovery Guide
March 11, 2013 -- Learn about the major obstacles, technologies, controversies and vendors in the cloud backup market.

Actifio Banks $50M to Curb Copy Data
March 6, 2013 -- The startup's knack for shrinking enterprise storage requirements attracts a big cash infusion from VC.

Violin Unveils Velocity PCIe Flash Server Cards
March 4, 2013 -- Company ventures beyond SSD arrays and deepens its alliance with flash supplier Toshiba with new server-side hardware.

Software Defined Storage Firm Nexenta Raises $24M
February 27, 2013 -- Nexenta attracts millions in VC funding as it gears up to take on the enterprise IT establishment with its open storage technology.

Jeda Debuts Software Defined Storage Networking Tech
February 19, 2013 -- Startup debuts its Software Defined Storage Networks software, which the company bills as the final piece of the software-defined data center.

NetApp Acquires ionGrid for Mobile File and Content Access
February 14, 2013 -- As iPads conquer the enterprise, the storage vendor snaps up a remote file and content access specialist to keep users close to their data and business applications.

Intel to Launch SSD Cache Acceleration Software for Linux
February 13, 2013 -- Previously Windows-only, Intel is expanding the appeal of CAS by making the SSD acceleration software available to Linux servers.

VMware Snaps Up Virsto for Software Defined Storage
February 12, 2013 -- VMware's vision of the software defined data center comes into sharper focus as it acquires Virsto, a virtual storage specialist.

Why Use a Cloud Storage Gateway?
February 11, 2013 -- Cloud storage gateways are gaining popularity because they simplify interaction with cloud storage services, while boosting performance.

Are You Making Money With Your Object Storage?
January 31, 2013 -- Object storage isn't just for compliance archive systems anymore.

10 Storage Experts You Need to Follow
January 31, 2013 -- Industry heavyweights share their thoughts about the storage market in 2012, as well as predictions for this year.

The Power of Distributed Object Storage
January 8, 2013 -- Distributed Object Storage provides scalability, availability and flexibility that are extremely important in cloud environments.

Imation Expands Storage Option with $120 Million Acquisition of Nexsan
January 2, 2013 -- The Imation deal targets the small and medium-sized business segment.

Top Ten Storage Predictions for 2013
December 17, 2012 -- Expect data stores to grow even larger, cloud and hybrid environments to become more important and tape to play a large role in enterprise storage.

Azure Arrives at the Cloud Storage Price Cut Party
December 6, 2012 -- Cloud storage prices tumble in a chain reaction first sparked by Google.

Windows Azure Backup
December 4, 2012 -- Microsoft's Azure backup solution is a good, reasonably priced option for SMBs.