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Top Ten Stars Realigned: Page 2 of 3

But we're hoping to get a better discussion going about our picks. When we launched our first version of this list six months ago, we heard nary a peep from anyone (see Top Ten Storage Networking Stars). OK, we heard one very irritating peep from a Wall Street type who was unbelievably cheesed off that we hadn't put one of his buddies on our list:

"I am just trying to pacify some important storage thought leaders who have to answer to CIOs and CEOs who do not understand your constituencies, motivations, and biases," Jim Berlino of Morgan Stanley wrote to us at the time. Jim, our biases and motivations are outlined below and in the story that follows.

Before we cut to the action, note that we've added a new rule: No more than one person from any company can be on the list at the same time. It's just easier that way. To recap, here are the rules for getting on the list:

    Rule No. 1: Proven Track Record – Self explanatory.

    Rule No. 2: Current Influence – With customers, Wall Street, and the industry at large.