Issue 24
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Deploy Storage Virtualization to Meet Business and Storage Strategy Requirements This research explores the definition, heritage, adoption and value of storage virtualization. It also explores the role played by external (heterogeneous) storage virtualization in the market today. 14 June 2010 |
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Case Study: NetApp Shifts Strategy With Global System Integrator Partners to Boost Sales Storage solution provider NetApp found that global system integrators (GSIs) viewed its products as merely a transactional IT component, rather than a part of wider business transformation activities such as server virtualization or data center modernization. NetApp decided it needed to work more closely with the GSIs to "get a seat at the table" and become a part of these more-strategic initiatives, which are key for enterprises in today's competitive environment. 6 May 2010 |
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Controlling the Cost of Storage Growth Requires Storage Modernization This research examines the alternatives for controlling the cost of storage and makes specific recommendations to help users rise to the challenges of growth. 15 March 2010 |
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Magic Quadrant for Midrange and High-End NAS Solutions The market for midrange and high-end network-attached storage has become increasingly consolidated, yet still competitive, over the past year. Users should evaluate network attached storage products based on their business needs, workload characteristics and infrastructure strategy. 15 March 2010 |
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Magic Quadrant for Midrange Disk Arrays Even in a weak economy, midrange disk array revenue outshines other external controller-based disk storage segments. New product offerings incorporating advanced technology that reduce cost and improve utilization are helping some vendors gain share, but nonproduct attributes remain important. 30 November 2009 |
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Storage Strategy: Why You Need One, and What it Should Include Soaring data requirements, new business demands, technology changes and tightened budgets necessitate that every organization has a comprehensive storage strategy. This set of research describes what is required to devise and update an effective storage strategy. 29 October 2009 |
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Key Elements of a Successful Storage Strategy The development of a comprehensive storage strategy is central to the ability of infrastructure and operations (I&O) to provide effective storage services to internal clients and reflect organizational business strategies. This research advises I&O managers to include key elements to develop and execute a successful strategy. 28 October 2009 |
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