Tag: Talon Storage

NetApp gets its paws on Talon

Cloud data services outfit NetApp  has bought Talon Storage, a software-defined storage company.

NetApp says that the combination of NetApp Cloud Volumes technology and Talon FAST software, enterprises can centralise data in the cloud while still maintaining a consistent branch office operation.

Anthony Lye, senior vice president and general manager of NetApp’s Cloud Data Services business unit said: “As we grow our cloud data services offerings with solutions like Cloud Volumes ONTAP, Cloud Volumes Service, Azure NetApp Files and Cloud Insights, we are excited about the potential that lies in front of this new combined team to deliver complete solutions for primary workloads.”

Cloud Distribution boosts revenues

Clouds in Oxford: pic Mike MageeValue added distributor Cloud, which specialises in security and networking, said its first nine months of 2013 showed a 300 percent revenue growth.

MD Scott Dobson said his company was doing well in its mission to introduce new security and technolo0gies to the UK.

Its signings in the period include Aerohive Networks, Exinda, Fiberlink Maas 360, Lacoon Security, Lastline, Talon Storage and Watchful Software.

The tools it provides include Altitude, a demand generation service; cloud cover which includes professional services and pre-packaged post sales support; and Cloud Crowd and Cloud Club which are partner incentive schemes.