Storage + Servers

NFV initiative promises cloud transformation

VMware has launched new network functions virtualization (NFV) offerings to help communications services providers (CSPs) accelerate their implementations of NFV. Today’s announcement includes the general availability of the VMware vCloud® NFV™ platform, a new VMware Ready™ for NFV accreditation program and new carrier-grade services delivered by VMware and VMware partners. These solutions and partnerships will be featured this week at VMworld® 2015 Europe in Barcelona.

Hybrid enhancements

'Unparalleled desktop density and performance for VDI

SimpliVity has published new VDI performance results, validated by the Enterprise Strategy Group and Login VSI[1]. With the highest desktop density in the hyperconverged category, SimpliVity’s OmniStack 3.0 hyperconverged infrastructure delivers the user experience enterprises need without compromising budget or resiliency.

Memblaze partners with Avnet to expand EMEA reach

Memblaze Technology Co. has given details of a strategic distribution agreement with the Global Computing Components division of Avnet, enabling it to make its products available across EMEA to organisations looking to accelerate applications through industry-leading storage performance.

Starcom selects Zadara VPSA storage

Zadara’s award-winning Virtual Private Storage Array™ (VPSA™) platform has been selected by Starcom to replace their EMC VNX and NetApp FAS storage arrays.

Major contract win - Norwegian Tax Administration

Proact has secured a major contract with the Norwegian Tax Administration. Data centre supplier Proact will be ensuring further development, via a four-year framework agreement, of the solution platform supplied by the same company last year.