NetApp Introduces Software-Defined Object Storage for the Hybrid Cloud - Seite 2

General Availability
StorageGRID Webscale is now generally available through NetApp's worldwide network of distributors and resellers.

The Future of StorageGRID Webscale
Later this year, NetApp will begin an early adopter program for the next release of StorageGRID Webscale object-storage software. Customers in this program will have access to advanced features, including geo-distributed erasure coding for efficient global data protection, and cloud tiering for on-premises and off-premises repositories. General availability for this next generation of StorageGRID Webscale software is planned for 2015.

Supporting Quotes

Ashish Nadkarni, Research Director, Storage Systems, IDC
"Organizations need scalable and manageable software-defined storage that can be deployed across data types and geographies. NetApp is providing an alternative approach, with StorageGRID Webscale, ideal object-storage software for the cloud. This approach represents the future of enterprise storage for the cloud."

Ralph Nimergood, Vice President, Worldwide Partner Programs, CommVault
"For years, CommVault and NetApp have developed some of the most advanced data management and storage solutions in the industry. Together, we deliver an ideal combination of efficiency, performance and reliability. StorageGRID Webscale represents the next phase of NetApp's object-enabled data management strategy. NetApp and CommVault remain committed to providing technology and solutions that are cost effective, highly scalable, and deliver our customers a competitive advantage."

Kash Shaikh, Vice President, Platform Marketing, Riverbed
"When organizations consolidate IT infrastructure and move to multi-cloud environments, there can be a significant challenge to manage and access data. Riverbed^® SteelStore™ has worked with NetApp to provide our joint customers with the solutions to validate, test and manage their data. Our technology, coupled with NetApp's new StorageGRID Webscale object-storage software, provides our customers with the tools needed to take advantage of the cloud."

Additional Resources

• Read more about today's announcement on NetApp 360 "Introducing StorageGRID Webscale Addressing the Evolving Data Management Challenge"
• Explore StorageGRID Webscale Object-Storage Software
• Read about NetApp's Cloud Strategy
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