In primary storage, it may make more sense to compress all data using real-time compression technology like that from Storwize as opposed to de-duplicate some data. You can also use either in conjunction or stand alone, a product like Ocarina Networks de-duplication solutions that more thoroughly investigates data for a deeper duplication analysis and then can also migrate it to a different storage tier if you choose.
Earlier in the day Symantec had a briefing with their new CEO, Enrique Salem. The focus here continues to be integrating the various components of security and storage as a result of the Veritas merger. Some integration has been accomplished -- sharing of devices, for example -- and more is on the way via a single GUI, but that will take time to develop.
In the meantime they are trying to focus on establishing their individual products as best of breed within their given category as well as leveraging others like Data Domain with their Open Storage Technology API. It is an interesting approach. What strategy makes the most sense? Commvault's do it all approach or Symantec's?
12:25 PM Update -- My first meeting was with Hitachi Data Systems' Hu Yoshida and Eric-Jan Schmidt. Hitachi seems to be one of those companies that is doing well despite the economic news -- double-digit growth in most areas and continuing to innovate. Nothing really new from HDS at Storage Networking World. Clearly they have a lot invested in their virtualization platform with the Universal Storage Platform (USP) product.
What's interesting in this economic downturn, as opposed to others, is that customers have a choice. In addition to driving down costs, you can increase efficiency, meaning you can make your IT staff more productive. Whether you are using gear from 3PAR, HDS, or Datacore, it is critical to use virtualization to reduce the amount of storage capacity you have to manage while at the same time making your IT staff more productive.
Bob Friday, Chief AI Officer for Juniper Networks, explains how the advanced technology is transforming operations.
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