Dell EMC

Dell EMC, a subsidiary of Dell Technologies, specializes in providing essential IT infrastructure for businesses worldwide. They offer a range of products and services, including converged infrastructure, servers, storage, and cybersecurity solutions, designed to help enterprises transform their IT and digital business operations. Dell EMC's portfolio enables customers to manage, protect, and analyze data efficiently, with a focus on hybrid cloud and big-data solutions. They serve a diverse client base, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, across various industries and sectors. Dell EMC's global presence spans 180 countries, making it a trusted partner for businesses seeking to build their digital future.

Amitabh Srivastava

President, Advanced Software Division

Amit Yoran

President, RSA, The Security Division of EMC

Past deals in Storage Services

Lightbit

Venture Round in 2019
Lightbits Labs, Inc. specializes in developing innovative data storage solutions designed for enterprise private clouds and service providers. Founded in 2015 and based in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Israel and New York, the company focuses on delivering high-performance block storage that is scalable and cost-effective. Lightbits is known for its Cloud Data Platform and the proprietary LightOS Software Defined Storage, which integrates seamlessly with existing datacenter infrastructure. The company's products leverage the NVMe over TCP protocol to enhance performance comparable to local flash storage, catering to cloud-native applications in various environments, including bare metal, virtualized, and containerized systems. By providing a comprehensive data storage platform, Lightbits enables organizations to improve agility and cost efficiency while effectively scaling their storage infrastructure.

Lightbit

Series B in 2018
Lightbits Labs, Inc. specializes in developing innovative data storage solutions designed for enterprise private clouds and service providers. Founded in 2015 and based in San Jose, California, with additional offices in Israel and New York, the company focuses on delivering high-performance block storage that is scalable and cost-effective. Lightbits is known for its Cloud Data Platform and the proprietary LightOS Software Defined Storage, which integrates seamlessly with existing datacenter infrastructure. The company's products leverage the NVMe over TCP protocol to enhance performance comparable to local flash storage, catering to cloud-native applications in various environments, including bare metal, virtualized, and containerized systems. By providing a comprehensive data storage platform, Lightbits enables organizations to improve agility and cost efficiency while effectively scaling their storage infrastructure.

CNEX Labs

Series C in 2017
CNEX Labs, Inc. specializes in the development of storage semiconductor and software solutions, primarily focusing on NVMe PCIe SSD controller ASICs. These controllers support LightNVM/Open-Channel operations, offering high performance, low and predictable latency, and scalability tailored for software-defined storage environments. By partnering with solid-state storage manufacturers and data center customers, CNEX creates innovative solutions that enhance big data computing and analytics capabilities in cloud, hyperscale, and enterprise data centers. The company's products are designed to provide flexibility and efficiency across various form factors, including M.2, U.2, U.3, HHHL, and EDSFF. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, CNEX Labs also has offices in Copenhagen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Tokyo.

CNEX Labs

Series C in 2017
CNEX Labs, Inc. specializes in the development of storage semiconductor and software solutions, primarily focusing on NVMe PCIe SSD controller ASICs. These controllers support LightNVM/Open-Channel operations, offering high performance, low and predictable latency, and scalability tailored for software-defined storage environments. By partnering with solid-state storage manufacturers and data center customers, CNEX creates innovative solutions that enhance big data computing and analytics capabilities in cloud, hyperscale, and enterprise data centers. The company's products are designed to provide flexibility and efficiency across various form factors, including M.2, U.2, U.3, HHHL, and EDSFF. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Jose, California, CNEX Labs also has offices in Copenhagen, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Tokyo.

Maginatics

Acquisition in 2014
Maginatics is a company that specializes in modernizing enterprise storage through its software-only solutions. Founded in 2010 and based in Mountain View, California, Maginatics brings the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of cloud storage to enterprise environments while ensuring high levels of security, scalability, and data accessibility. Its flagship platform, MagFS, provides NAS-like functionality in scenarios where traditional NAS is impractical. The company's offerings cater to a diverse range of applications and workloads for both traditional and mobile users, facilitating secure file sharing and collaboration. Additionally, Maginatics addresses critical business challenges, including NAS transformation and optimized migration of scale-out workloads, serving industries such as Life Sciences, Media and Entertainment, and large-scale web server operations.

TwinStrata

Acquisition in 2014
TwinStrata is a privately held software company based in Natick, Massachusetts, specializing in cloud-integrated storage solutions. The company focuses on delivering enterprise-class storage technology through its flagship product, CloudArray software, which enables businesses to leverage dynamic and cost-effective cloud storage resources. This flexibility allows organizations to manage application data growth without significant capital investment in IT infrastructure. TwinStrata's offerings are tailored for a range of clients, from mid-sized businesses to large enterprises, and address various needs including disaster recovery, offsite backup, primary and archive storage, and storage for remote and branch offices. The company distributes its products through a network of IT service providers, systems integrators, OEMs, and directly to end users.

DSSD

Acquisition in 2014
DSSD is a technology company based in Menlo Park, California, specializing in flash storage solutions. Founded in March 2015 by Lauri Nevala, Jari Kolehmainen, Sami Ahvenniemi, and Miska Kaipiainen, DSSD develops and markets advanced storage systems designed to enhance data access for applications, particularly in input-output intensive environments. Its flagship product, DSSD D5, offers a rack-scale flash storage architecture that supports in-memory databases and Big Data workloads, making it suitable for platforms like SAP HANA and Hadoop. In addition to storage solutions, DSSD also focuses on networking, data protection, content management, and security products, providing a comprehensive suite of technologies to help businesses analyze data and drive informed decision-making.

ScaleIO

Acquisition in 2013
ScaleIO is a company specializing in elastic converged storage technology aimed at enhancing data center efficiency. Founded in early 2011 by experienced professionals from the storage industry, ScaleIO's flagship solution, ECS, allows data centers to significantly reduce storage costs by over 80% while simplifying storage operations. The technology converges storage and compute resources on application servers, enabling linear scaling of capacity and performance across thousands of servers. This innovative approach makes ScaleIO's solutions particularly suitable for multi-tenant cloud environments, and ECS is already being utilized in large data centers across the United States and Europe.

FreeBrie

Grant in 2012
FreeBrie is a software company based in the Russian Federation that offers a decentralized platform for online file management, data synchronization, and backup services. The platform allows users to sync files across multiple devices and access them through a web interface or dedicated client, facilitating seamless file management. FreeBrie provides several product editions tailored to different user needs, including the Corporate Edition, which enables enterprises to synchronize, back up, and share files while utilizing centralized storage servers and available disk space on corporate computers. The ISP Edition offers turnkey solutions for Internet Service Providers, while the Community Edition allows individual users to share, sync, and back up files using their own unused disk space or dedicated network-attached storage (NAS).

Syncplicity

Acquisition in 2012
Syncplicity, Inc. is a cloud-based file sharing and collaboration solution designed for businesses and individuals. Founded in 2007 and based in Santa Clara, California, the company provides a platform that allows users to access, share, and manage documents and files securely. Its services include document protection in real-time, large file sharing, and the ability to replace traditional FTP methods. Syncplicity also offers features such as unlimited storage, one-click syncing, and robust administrative tools for IT teams, including security policies and integration capabilities. The company serves a diverse range of sectors, including energy, financial services, life sciences, public sector, healthcare, and education. Additionally, Syncplicity Panorama enables unified mobile access to enterprise content from various sources, enhancing data management and collaboration for its users. Syncplicity operates as a subsidiary of Axway Software SA, further expanding its capabilities in the realm of file synchronization and data management.

XtremIO

Acquisition in 2012
XtremIO is a developer of next-generation storage solutions based in Cupertino, California, and Herzelyia, Israel. Established in 2009, the company specializes in all-flash, scale-out enterprise storage arrays that leverage solid-state technology to enhance IT infrastructure. XtremIO's storage systems significantly improve performance and accelerate application workloads, making them a competitive alternative to traditional disk arrays. Their solutions are designed to reduce the total cost of ownership for both server and storage infrastructure, while also minimizing power consumption and physical space requirements. By simplifying provisioning and eliminating the need for complex tuning procedures, XtremIO effectively supports a wide range of use cases, including virtual server and desktop infrastructure, database consolidation, and analytics. The company's innovative approach addresses existing limitations in storage devices and connectivity, positioning it as a leader in the enterprise storage market.

Isilon Systems

Acquisition in 2010
Isilon Systems is a developer of intelligent clustered storage systems designed for managing digital content and unstructured data. The company's flagship product, Isilon IQ, integrates a high-performance clustered storage architecture with a distributed file system, offering exceptional simplicity and scalability. Isilon's solutions cater to data-intensive industries, including media and entertainment, digital imaging, life sciences, and oil and gas, enabling efficient storage and management of file-based data such as video, audio, digital images, and simulation data. Through its innovative technology, Isilon Systems addresses the growing demands for storage in various sectors that require robust data handling capabilities.

Kazeon

Acquisition in 2009
Kazeon Systems, Inc. is a provider of electronic discovery solutions based in Mountain View, California. Founded in 2003, the company offers a range of services including litigation support, information security, governance, and risk and compliance solutions. It also provides support and educational services for remote devices across various network types. Kazeon's Information Center assists clients in transforming their data centers into information centers, while its Information Server software automates the eDiscovery process, covering functions from identification and collection to analysis and review. Additionally, the company offers storage optimization solutions, including data consolidation, migration, archival, and backup search. As of 2009, Kazeon operates as a subsidiary of EMC Corporation.

Data Domain

Acquisition in 2009
Data Domain is a provider of deduplication storage systems that focuses on disk-to-disk backup, data archiving, and disaster recovery solutions. Founded in October 2001 and based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, the company caters to a diverse range of industries, including education, healthcare, finance, and technology, across North America and Europe. Data Domain’s offerings include software products such as replicators for disaster recovery, boost software to enhance data backup efficiency, encryption software for securing incoming data, and retention lock software that supports compliance with IT governance policies. Additionally, the company provides virtual tape library software for SAN environments and a web-based application for system management known as Enterprise Manager. Its comprehensive infrastructure solutions address backup and recovery, archiving, compliance, and virtualization needs, positioning Data Domain as a key player in the data protection and management market.

Iomega

Acquisition in 2008
Iomega Corporation is a provider of storage and network security solutions for small and mid-sized businesses, consumers, and others. With a track record of selling over 400 million digital storage drives and disks as of April 2008, the company is known for its innovative products catering to various storage needs. Specializing in storage solutions, Iomega focuses on delivering reliable and secure options for individuals and businesses looking to safeguard their data.

Pi Corporation

Acquisition in 2008
Pi Corporation is a cloud computing company that focuses on personal information management. It provides users with an efficient platform to store and access their personal information online, ensuring 24/7 availability. With operations in the United States, Canada, and India, Pi Corporation aims to enhance the user experience by offering contextual relevancy, allowing individuals to easily find and organize their stored information, regardless of volume.

Mozy

Acquisition in 2007
Mozy is a leading provider of cloud backup and access solutions, serving over 6 million customers, including more than 100,000 businesses that collectively back up 90 petabytes of data across its global data centers. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional offices in Utah, England, Ireland, and China, Mozy is fully owned by EMC Corporation. The company offers three main products: MozyHome for individual consumers, MozyPro for small businesses, and MozyEnterprise for larger organizations. Each product provides tailored pricing and features designed to meet diverse backup needs, such as scheduled backups and data protection. Mozy also launched mobile applications for iOS and Android, enhancing accessibility for users. In the competitive landscape, Mozy faces challenges from other cloud backup services, including Carbonite and CrashPlan for consumers, and Iron Mountain and EVault for enterprise solutions.

Aristos Logic

Series G in 2007
Aristos Logic Corporation specializes in providing RAID solutions for the data storage industry, catering specifically to original equipment manufacturers of storage systems and servers. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, the company has pioneered multi-protocol RAID Storage Processor technology, offering a range of RAID storage processors and accompanying software designed for storage systems. As of September 2008, Aristos Logic operates as a subsidiary of Adaptec, Inc.

Cirrascale Cloud Services

Series C in 2007
Cirrascale Cloud Services specializes in providing high-performance, energy-efficient cloud computing and storage solutions. The company designs and manufactures blade-based servers and storage appliances, utilizing patented vertical cooling technology to maximize density and minimize energy consumption. Cirrascale offers a range of products, including modular blade chassis, petascale storage appliances, and GPU-accelerated servers, catering to large-scale infrastructure operators, cloud service providers, and high-performance computing users. The company's expertise lies in deep learning infrastructure solutions, serving industries such as autonomous vehicles, medical imaging, and natural language processing. Cirrascale partners with leading technology companies like NVIDIA and Intel to deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Neartek

Acquisition in 2006
Neartek offers Virtual Storage Engine, a virtual tape software solution that focuses on the backup and restore operations for open system environments. It enables information technology organizations to implement disk-based data protection strategies. Neartek was acquired by EMC in September 2006. Neartek was founded in 1994 and is based in Westborough, Massachusetts.

Kashya

Acquisition in 2006
Kashya, provides data protection solutions. It offers KBX5000, a data protection solution for the entire data center. The company's products protects enterprises from data loss due to common problems, such as server failures, data corruption, software errors, viruses, and end-user errors, as well as catastrophic events that can bring entire data centers to a standstill. It has operations in San Jose, California, and Ramat Gan, Israel. Kashya, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

Maranti Networks

Acquisition in 2005
Maranti Networks is focused on the development of storage infrastructure solutions and offers CoreSTOR system, a network storage controller. Maranti Networks was acquired by EMC in August 2005. Maranti Networks was founded in 2000 and is based in San Jose, California.

Legato Systems

Acquisition in 2003
Legato Systems is a company based in Mountain View, California, that specializes in the development, marketing, and support of storage software products and services globally. Their solutions focus on protecting and managing information, ensuring application availability, and providing access to critical business data in open systems environments. Legato Systems' software products cater to information protection and recovery, hierarchical storage management, automated availability, email, and content management needs. The company distributes its products through various channels, including direct sales, value-added resellers, system integrators, distributors, and original equipment manufacturers. Founded in 1988, Legato Systems is dedicated to providing comprehensive storage solutions for businesses of all sizes.

Astrum Software

Acquisition in 2003
Astrum Software Corporation delivers enterprise-wide client-to-storage resource management solutions for Windows 2000/NT/9x based systems, storage area network, and network attached storage. The company's StorCast suite includes Storage Asset Manager, which controls storage consumption, monitor system performance, and trend analysis; Reporter, a reporting and forecasting solution; and Interconnect Monitor, a solution for verifying connectivity and availability of systems, devices, ports, and network attached storage through the enterprise and Internet from a central location. Astrum Software Corporation was founded in 1997 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Prisa Networks

Acquisition in 2002
Prisa Networks is an independent supplier of network management software for Storage Area Networks (SANs). The company's products include software for SAN performance and service level management. Prisa's SAN network management software is sold through major OEMs and system integrators to ASPs, SSPs and other e-commerce sites. Prisa Networks develops and markets fiber-channel-based computer interconnects. They also develop supplier management software for storage area networks.

CrosStor Software

Acquisition in 2000
CrosStor Software is a Provider of software for networked storage systems. The company's software consolidates and simplifies network storage by moving complex storage operations off the server using intelligent software to build scalable, mission-critical, storage appliances that share and manage data more efficiently than server-based storage operations for applications that need mission-critical storage, such as communications devices and intelligent switches.

ManagedStorage International

Series B in 2000
ManagedStorage International is a provider of storage management solutions aimed at helping organizations control costs while ensuring data protection and resource management. Serving a diverse clientele that includes enterprise and service provider customers across the United States, United Kingdom, Bermuda, and Tokyo, the company utilizes its proprietary GridWorks management system to deliver reliable data management services. ManagedStorage International specializes in cloud-based remote backup and recovery solutions designed to safeguard clients' data from potential disasters. This includes planning, configuring, replicating, and recovering data, which allows businesses to maintain local backup data on standby virtual machines in the cloud, ensuring seamless access for employees in the event of a data loss incident.

Xdrive

Series C in 2000
Xdrive Technologies Inc. is a privately held company based in Santa Monica that specializes in digital asset management, online storage, and file sharing services. The company offers infrastructure software and services tailored for Internet information management, catering to the large-scale needs of service providers and their clients. By focusing on efficient data handling and storage solutions, Xdrive aims to enhance the management and accessibility of digital assets for various businesses.

IDrive

Series D in 2000
IDrive is a cloud storage and online backup company based in Los Angeles County, providing services for consumers, small businesses, and enterprises. The company specializes in technologies related to file-syncing, remote access, and compliance. IDrive offers a range of core products, including IDrive, IDriveSync, IBackup, and RemotePC, which allow users to back up an unlimited number of devices such as PCs, Macs, iPhones, iPads, and Android devices into a single account. With a focus on privacy and user-friendly solutions, IDrive has attracted over 2 million users seeking reliable and secure data management in the digital age.

Terascape Software

Acquisition in 2000
Provides storage performance software specializing in performance management for Oracle database environments

Conley Corporation

Acquisition in 1998
Founded in 1992, Conley Corporation quickly became a leader in high-availability, high-performance storage management software for UNIX, Windows NT and other platforms. Conley designs, develops, and markets products that improve enterprise-wide data access and manageability. These products are recognized for their innovative features, high quality, and cross platform support.

McDATA

Acquisition in 1995
McDATA Corporation, founded in 1982 and based in Broomfield, Colorado, specializes in storage networking and data infrastructure solutions on a global scale. The company focuses on enabling enterprises to efficiently consolidate, move, access, and protect their data across various types of networks, including storage area networks, metropolitan area networks, and wide area networks. McDATA offers a range of hardware products, such as SAN fibre channel and fibre connection directors, fabric switches, routers, and data center cabinets. Its software portfolio includes SANavigator, which manages storage area networks, Enterprise Fabric Connectivity Manager for configuring SANs, and SANvergence, a suite of tools for managing multiprotocol storage fabrics. Additionally, McDATA provides professional services, support, and educational resources to assist businesses in developing and managing their SAN environments. The company was acquired by Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. in 2006.

Epoch Systems

Acquisition in 1993
Storage Management
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