Instaclustr
Acquisition in 2022
Instaclustr Pty Ltd. is an Open Source-as-a-Service company that specializes in providing a managed platform for deploying, managing, and monitoring various data layer components and related infrastructure. The company offers a range of solutions, including hosted and managed services for Apache Cassandra, Apache Spark, Elasticsearch, and ScyllaDB, among others. Additionally, Instaclustr provides consulting, support, database migration, and OEM support services. With a focus on reliability and scalability, Instaclustr enables organizations to concentrate their development and operational efforts on customer-facing applications rather than infrastructure management. The company serves diverse markets, including startups, financial services, IoT, digital transformation, and retail. Established in 2012, Instaclustr is headquartered in Redwood City, California, and has additional offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Bruce, Australia; and Reading, United Kingdom.
Fylamynt
Acquisition in 2022
Fylamynt is a cloud orchestration and automation platform that enables cloud engineering teams to streamline their processes through standardized automation and improved incident response. The platform facilitates the building, running, management, and analysis of workflows in a secure environment, requiring minimal coding expertise. Key features include workflow analysis, execution dashboards, and built-in connectors for infrastructure-as-code tools, along with comprehensive logs and audit trails. By integrating case management and real-time collaboration, Fylamynt enhances productivity and accelerates response times, allowing businesses to optimize operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and achieve significant time and cost savings.
CloudCheckr
Acquisition in 2021
CloudCheckr Inc. is a cloud management software company that specializes in helping businesses manage and automate costs and security within their public cloud environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Rochester, New York, CloudCheckr offers a comprehensive platform that provides cost management, security, automation, and compliance solutions tailored for enterprises, service providers, and public sector organizations. The company's tools deliver actionable insights through reporting, alerts, and analytics, enabling clients to optimize spending, ensure governance, and enhance operational efficiencies. As an AWS Advanced Technology Partner and a certified Silver Partner with Azure, CloudCheckr supports both multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud strategies. Additionally, the company has satellite offices in San Francisco, Seattle, Argentina, and London.
Data Mechanics
Acquisition in 2021
Data Mechanics Inc. is a technology company founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California. It specializes in a cloud-based platform that provides a managed environment for Apache Spark, aimed at data scientists and engineers. The platform automatically tunes infrastructure parameters such as CPU and memory, as well as Spark configurations like parallelism and I/O, to ensure stable and high-performance data processing pipelines. By continuously adjusting these settings in response to changes in code and data, Data Mechanics offers a user-friendly, serverless experience that simplifies performance tuning and maintenance for open-source computing frameworks. The company's solutions enable engineers to efficiently write and execute code, enhancing productivity and cost-effectiveness.
Spot is a technology company that has developed a dual-purpose platform. It features a mobile application designed for iOS and Android that allows users to discover and engage with innovative products through a swipe-based interface, similar to popular dating apps. Users can browse curated product cards and express their preferences. Additionally, Spot provides cloud service and management optimization solutions tailored for SaaS companies. Utilizing AI software, the company helps these businesses predict price changes and identify cost-effective cloud infrastructures, known as spot instances, thereby enhancing their operational efficiency.
MemVerge is a technology company that specializes in Memory-Converged Infrastructure (MCI), utilizing its proprietary Distributed Memory Objects (DMO) technology. This innovative approach eliminates the traditional boundaries between memory and storage, allowing data-centric workloads to operate at memory speed. By leveraging Intel's Optane DC persistent memory, MemVerge enables seamless execution of data-intensive applications, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, IoT, and data warehousing. The company’s software ensures data consistency across multiple systems, empowering enterprises to efficiently process and gain insights from both small and large files.
CloudJumper
Acquisition in 2020
CloudJumper is a provider of Workspace as a Service (WaaS) solutions, specializing in virtual desktop infrastructure and remote desktop services. Based in Garner, North Carolina, the company focuses on creating agile business environments through its nWorkSpace platform. This solution enables singular control for multi-cloud and hybrid digital workspaces, as well as Software as a Service (SaaS) management for virtual desktop infrastructure deployments. CloudJumper collaborates with strategic partners like Microsoft, Intuit, and Google to enhance its offerings. The company has recently introduced a robust partner portal that facilitates complete end customer management and features a fast customer migration process known as JumpStart. CloudJumper exclusively markets its solutions through channel partnerships, providing both white label and agency programs to its partners.
Talon Storage
Acquisition in 2020
Talon Storage Solutions, established in 2010, is a global technology company headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, with additional offices in the Netherlands, India, and Australia. The company develops Talon FAST, a software-defined storage solution that enables large-scale enterprises to centralize and consolidate their IT storage infrastructure in public clouds, maintaining enterprise control and security. As of March 6, 2020, Talon Storage Solutions operates as a subsidiary of NetApp, Inc.
Cognigo
Acquisition in 2019
Cognigo Inc. is a cybersecurity company specializing in enterprise data security services, founded in 2016 and based in Jersey City, New Jersey, with a research and development center in Tel Aviv, Israel. Its flagship product, DataSense, leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to monitor, classify, and protect sensitive data across various platforms, including cloud environments and on-premises networks. DataSense provides insights into data vulnerabilities and ensures compliance with regulations such as GDPR by enforcing security policies and facilitating real-time responses to internal and external threats. The platform also offers features such as agent-less visualizations of sensitive data assets, access auditing, and document mapping, thereby supporting organizations in maintaining data security and demonstrating compliance effectively.
Portworx Inc., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, specializes in cloud-native storage solutions for modern enterprises. The company offers Portworx PWX, a software-defined infrastructure that provides scalable block storage to containerized applications. Its solution enables stateful persistence, fluid scheduling across machines and clouds, rapid deployment, and scaling of enterprise applications. Portworx also provides a Kubernetes storage platform for running, scaling, backing up, and recovering mission-critical applications. As of September 30, 2020, Portworx operates as a subsidiary of Pure Storage, Inc., serving clients across multiple clouds and on-premises environments.
ZappyAI
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Zappy provides you the ability to automate your manual business processes in minutes. You can automate repetitive tasks such as data entry, data extraction, processing transactions, generating reports and many more with Zappy.
StackPointCloud
Acquisition in 2018
StackPointCloud is a product and services company based in Washington, United States, specializing in container-orchestration software. The company develops solutions that automate the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications on Kubernetes, enabling organizations to streamline their cloud-native operations. Through its innovative software, StackPointCloud aims to enhance efficiency and simplify the complexities associated with container management, thereby supporting businesses in optimizing their infrastructure and application performance.
Greenqloud
Acquisition in 2017
Greenqloud ehf. is a software company based in Reykjavik, Iceland, specializing in cloud management solutions through its flagship product, Qstack. Founded in 2010, Greenqloud initially offered public cloud computing services powered by renewable energy but shifted focus to developing Qstack, a cloud infrastructure platform that enables private, public, and hybrid cloud deployments. Qstack is hypervisor-agnostic, supporting various technologies such as KVM, VMware, and Microsoft Hyper-V, and features a Kubernetes-based orchestration layer for managing containers and applications. The platform facilitates resource management and data storage, allowing users to maintain control and transparency over their cloud resources. Greenqloud serves both local and international clients, leveraging its extensive experience in cloud services and partnerships with major technology firms. As of 2017, Greenqloud operates as a subsidiary of NetApp, Inc.
Plexistor
Acquisition in 2017
Plexistor Ltd. specializes in Software Defined Memory (SDM), offering a converged memory and storage architecture that delivers storage solutions at near-memory speeds, specifically designed for in-memory applications within enterprises. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Herzliya, Israel, with an additional location in Palo Alto, California, Plexistor's technology enhances both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructures, allowing for efficient processing of large working data sets through applications such as relational databases, NoSQL, Big Data analytics, and event processing. By addressing the limitations of traditional memory technology, such as low capacity and volatility, Plexistor enables organizations to achieve faster response times and improved data processing capabilities. As of June 2017, Plexistor operates as a subsidiary of NetApp, Inc.
Datos IO
Venture Round in 2017
Datos IO is a developer of a cloud-scale, application-centric data management platform designed to simplify data management across various cloud environments, including private, hybrid, and public clouds. The company's flagship product, RecoverX, offers scalable versioning and reliable recovery solutions, allowing businesses to effectively protect, mobilize, and monetize their application data. Recognized for its innovative approach, Datos IO has received accolades such as being included in Gartner's 2016 Hype Cycle for Storage Technologies and winning the 2016 Product of the Year award from Storage Magazine. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company aims to empower organizations by providing the flexibility they need to manage their data according to their specific requirements.
SolidFire
Acquisition in 2015
SolidFire, LLC is a company that specializes in providing primary all-flash storage systems specifically designed for cloud service providers. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, SolidFire offers a scale-out storage platform that delivers high performance for diverse application workloads, including cloud orchestration, database management, and virtual desktop infrastructure. Its innovative architecture allows for multi-tenant cloud services, enabling service providers to ensure consistent performance across thousands of applications within a shared infrastructure. SolidFire's solutions are characterized by patented efficiency technologies that significantly reduce power, cooling, and capacity consumption, making it an attractive option for next-generation data centers. The company also maintains a global presence with additional locations in Australia, Japan, Korea, and Singapore. As of 2016, SolidFire operates as a subsidiary of NetApp, Inc.
Riverbed Technology
Acquisition in 2014
Riverbed Technology is a developer of network and application performance software that caters to various industries, including government, oil and gas, financial services, and retail. The company's platform enables enterprises to visualize, optimize, remediate, and accelerate network performance for diverse applications. By enhancing visibility and performance across networks, applications, and end-user devices, Riverbed helps organizations maximize employee productivity and leverage IT for greater operational agility. Additionally, the platform supports business objectives by mitigating cybersecurity risks and improving the digital experience, allowing clients to capitalize on their cloud and digital investments effectively.
IonGrid
Acquisition in 2013
IonGrid is a technology company that specializes in providing secure mobile access to corporate file servers and intranet applications through its flagship product, Stratos. Acquired by NetApp, IonGrid's Stratos enables mobile and remote users to seamlessly access files and content stored within an organization's infrastructure without the need for third-party cloud storage. The application is designed for iPad users, offering a native experience that bypasses traditional VPN requirements and allows direct access to systems like SharePoint, EMC Documentum, Alfresco, and FileNet. Stratos ensures that IT security policies and access controls are maintained at the file level, delivering comprehensive mobile document protection without the complexity and cost associated with conventional mobile document management solutions. It is particularly well-suited for large enterprises, including those in financial services, government, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals, thereby supporting a mobile and distributed workforce effectively.
Cache IQ
Acquisition in 2012
Cache IQ is a storage solutions company founded in 2010 by veteran storage and networking entrepreneurs. It specializes in delivering intelligent caching and visibility products designed to manage the rapid growth of network attached storage while optimizing critical application performance. Cache IQ's RapidCache solution addresses the challenges of expanding storage requirements and associated costs by intelligently decoupling performance from capacity. This approach prioritizes important applications, provides complete usage visibility, caches only relevant data, controls application performance, and automatically troubleshoots bottlenecks, offering a simpler and smarter alternative to traditional NAS caching methods.
Engenio
Acquisition in 2011
Engages in the design and manufacture of modular enterprise storage platforms and storage management software.
Akorri Networks
Acquisition in 2011
Akorri, Inc. is a provider of cross-domain performance management software tailored for virtualized data centers, founded in 2005 and based in Littleton, Massachusetts. The company's primary product, BalancePoint, is an agent-less management solution designed for IT operations, system and storage administrators, and application owners. BalancePoint employs Cross-Domain Analysis technology to gather and correlate performance data across servers, storage, and infrastructure, facilitating improved application performance management. It features Application Fingerprinting technology, which characterizes application workloads and models resource utilization over time. Additionally, the software includes Performance Dynamics Modeling technology that proactively identifies potential application performance issues before they arise. Akorri also offers professional services, assessments, and training to support its customers in optimizing their data center operations.
Bycast
Acquisition in 2010
Bycast is the leading provider of advanced storage virtualization software for large-scale digital archives and storage clouds. For organizations whose business depends on access to vital data, Bycast protects and preserves digital assets over their lifetime. Bycast StorageGRID:registered: software enables organizations to optimize their storage infrastructure and ensure the integrity and availability of their valuable data assets. StorageGRID also enables the formation of archives that can scale to petabytes of data across hundreds of sites. StorageGRID is sold in over 20 countries through OEM relationships with two of the world’s major storage vendors. Bycast Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Vancouver, BC.
Onaro is a provider of storage management software that specializes in solutions for Storage Area Networks (SAN). The company offers a suite of tools designed to build, manage, optimize, and audit storage in data center automation. Its flagship product, SANscreen, includes features such as Service Insight, Service Assurance, Application Insight, Replication Assurance, Capacity Manager, Provisioning Manager, and VM Insight. These tools enable organizations to effectively map, predictively test, and monitor their storage infrastructure, ensuring efficient management and operational reliability.
Qlusters, Inc. was a technology company that specialized in data center solutions, focusing on software provisioning and management of virtual environments. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Tel Aviv, Israel, and New York, the company developed openQRM, a software tool designed to streamline data center operations. Despite its innovative offerings, Qlusters ceased operations in July 2008.
Topio is a software solutions provider headquartered in Santa Clara, California, specializing in data replication and rapid recovery services. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed for disaster recovery, backup consolidation, and data migration. Its Topio Data Protection Suite enables organizations to ensure data availability and continuity by facilitating replication and continuous data sharing across diverse locations, platforms, and storage systems. Topio’s solutions are utilized by companies of various sizes globally, delivered through a network of strategic partnerships to enhance data management capabilities.
Decru, Inc. specializes in providing storage security solutions tailored for enterprises and government organizations. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company addresses critical business needs such as privacy, regulatory compliance, intellectual property protection, and internal controls. Its flagship product, the DataFort storage security appliance, enhances networked storage environments by safeguarding data against both internal and external threats. Decru's offerings also include a software recovery tool compatible with UNIX and Windows systems, facilitating various applications like storage consolidation, backup and disaster recovery, secure access controls, secure data hosting, secure email restores, and database security. The company serves a diverse clientele across multiple sectors, including financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, media, semiconductors, aerospace, manufacturing, and government. As of 2005, Decru operates as a subsidiary of NetApp, Inc.
Alacritus
Acquisition in 2005
Alacritus Software is a leading innovator in the storage industry, specializing in disk-based data protection software solutions. The company builds on a legacy of technological advancements, having played a crucial role in the development of several key storage technologies, including Chronospan for Time Addressable Storage and Celestra for serverless backup. Alacritus is also recognized for its contributions to the Network Data Management Protocol, co-developed with NetApp, and for creating the first backup and restore tool for networked UNIX-based environments. Additionally, the company develops virtual tape library software designed to enhance backup appliances, significantly improving backup speeds by more than an order of magnitude for its users.
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.
Spinnaker Networks
Acquisition in 2003
Spinnaker Networks supplies scalable system architectures, distributed file systems and equipment, clustering technologies, and other communication equipment. It is an internet equipment provider that is developing highly engineered products to enable the delivery of emerging broadband services. Spinnaker Networks was founded in 1999 by six industry professionals with extensive network and file system experience. Spinnaker Networks is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As of February 18, 2004, Spinnaker Networks, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of NetApp, Inc.
DiskSites
Venture Round in 2001
DiskSites is a company that specializes in developing network optimization solutions aimed at enterprises. Founded in 1999 by Divon Lan and Yuval Hager, and based in Tenafly, New Jersey, DiskSites offers wide area file services (WAFS) that facilitate access to centralized data for users at geographically distributed and remote offices. The company's solutions allow enterprises to effectively manage a file system designed to store and secure critical information. DiskSites has served a diverse clientele, including Fortune 2000 companies, governmental agencies, and educational institutions. In May 2006, DiskSites was acquired by Expand Networks.
WebManage Technologies
Acquisition in 2000
A content management company
Troika Networks
Venture Round in 2000
Troika Networks, Inc. specializes in providing integrated solutions for storage network data protection and management. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Westlake Village, California, the company offers flexible SAN-based storage management solutions designed to enhance disaster recovery, backup, and volume management functionalities. Its offerings include application hosting platforms and embedded technologies that enable original equipment manufacturers and resellers to implement cost-effective data protection strategies worldwide. Utilizing its Accelera Network Storage Services Platforms and ReadyPath Technology, Troika Networks aims to significantly improve the data management capabilities of enterprise customers.