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Fusion-io Updates ioTurbine Virtualization Caching Software
August 28, 2012 -- New features boost application performance on Linux guest OSes and open the door to Windows workloads.

NetApp Updates OnTap in Agile Infrastructure Push
June 20, 2012 -- As storage follows virtualization's lead in the data center, NetApp's Data OnTap software platform gains enhanced workload migration features and remote office reach.

7 Startups That Might Have the Solution to Your Storage Virtualization Problems
February 24, 2012 -- Virtualization and cloud computing are having a tremendous impact enterprises' storage needs. It should be no surprise, therefore, that mitigating the many pain points in this process is the primary mission of some of the hottest storage startups.

HDS Launches New Cloud Services and Solutions
October 27, 2011 -- Hitachi Data Systems lays out a roadmap of where it's going with helping customers turn data into 'actionable information' via tiered cloud infrastructure -- gives updates on BlueArc and ParaScale acquisitions.

Plug-in Aims to Speed Virtual Desktop Deployment
October 21, 2011 -- As desktop virtualization grows increasingly popular for centralizing support and lowering costs, Nexenta works on a plug-in meant to work with VMware View 5.

Contegix Launches Multi-tiered Cloud Offerings
October 17, 2011 -- The cloud hosting provider claims to be the first to offer multiple mix and match tiers for customers to choose from.

Nirvanix Deal to Expand SmartCloud Storage
October 12, 2011 -- A new agreement with Nirvanix will enable IBM's cloud storage services to have access to massive amounts of data in the cloud.

HP Peer Motion Delivers Virtual Storage Mobility
August 29, 2011 -- Servers aren't the only virtual assets that can be migrated, storage can move, too.

Xsigo Launches Virtual Server Fabric for Cloud Data Centers
August 18, 2011 -- Company claims to have the virtual connectivity component that will turn virtualized data centers free from technical drudgery.

EMC Launches Auto-failover for VMAX Storage on z/VM
August 13, 2011 -- Updated virtual data center software is meant to automate and simplify failover between mainframe data center sites.

ESG Lab Review: Dell PowerVault MD36X0f Series
July 28, 2011 -- This report presents the results of ESG Lab testing and explores the capabilities of a Dell PowerVault MD36X0f Series storage system deployed in a consolidated virtual server environment

F5 Debuts Two New File Virtualization Appliances
July 11, 2011 -- The company says the additions help to bolster its virtualization appliances for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Infortrend Launches Clustered File System for HPC and Media
July 7, 2011 -- Infortrend says its new clustered file system is designed for large data demands.

World's Data Doubling Every Two Years
June 28, 2011 -- Storing data is a growing business, perhaps more than most IT professionals ever imagined, according to IDC.

Panasas Parallel Storage Appliance Holds 6 Petabytes
June 20, 2011 -- Panasas announces its ActiveStor 11 storage appliance will be able to handle up to six petabytes of hard-disk capacity.

Xyratex to Ship HPC File Appliance
June 17, 2011 -- The company claims its Lustre-based storage system will let users store petabytes of data and retrieve them at blazing speeds.

ESG Lab Review: SQL Server 2008 and Hyper-V
June 17, 2011 -- This report presents the results of ESG Lab testing of the performance and scalability of Hyper-V R2 SP1 server virtualization technology.

ESG Lab Review: DataCore SANsymphonyV
June 2, 2011 -- ESG Lab evaluated SANsymphony-V with an eye on assessing the value of infrastructure-wide storage virtualization including centralized management, ease of use, capacity efficiency, data mobility, and performance.

Western Digital Takes a Revenue Hit
April 21, 2011 -- The storage vendor's revenues fell sharply during the third quarter of 2011.

EMC Forms Venture Fund
April 15, 2011 -- In a quiet move earlier this year, EMC started its own venture capital group, the company says.

ESG Lab Review: IBM System Storage DS3500 Express
April 13, 2011 -- This ESG Lab report explores the capabilities of an IBM System Storage DS3500 Express deployed in a consolidated virtual server environment.

Virsto Aims to Cut Costs of Virtual Desktops for IT
April 6, 2011 -- Storage virtualization new comer ships virtual desktop interface package.

Rethinking Storage Networking at SNW
April 6, 2011 -- Storage Networking World adapts for a more virtualized and cloud-based storage model.

Tintri Takes Aim at Virtual Storage
March 28, 2011 -- Do you need a purpose-built appliance for virtual machine storage? This startup says, 'yes.'

DataCore Aims for Inexpensive Virtual Storage
March 21, 2011 -- DataCore announces new storage virtualization configurations for its SANsymphony software at Microsoft's Management Summit.