IBM Acquires Scale-Out Grid Storage Technology with XIV Systems: Delivering a Storage Solution for the Next Generation of Information as a Service


January 10, 2008
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This IDC Flash examines IBM's acquisition of XIV Systems, a provider of scale-out grid-based storage solutions, which occurred on December 31, 2007. It discusses how IBM's acquisition reflects the growing importance of hosting and Web 2.0 companies as major definers and consumers of new storage solutions. This Flash also discusses how IBM will need to position this new platform relative to its existing products.




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