Open-E Releases Data Storage Server for VMware ESX 3.5

By VSM News Staff
published: Tuesday, September 30 2008

Boston, MA - September 30, 2008 - Open-E, Inc., a leading provider of unified IP storage management software and VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program member, today announced general availability of Data Storage Server (DSSTM) for VMware ESX 3.5. VMware provides TAP program members with tools to develop products that are complementary to VMware virtualization software and help deliver high-value solutions to joint customers. Data Storage Server for VMware ESX 3.5 will provide mutual customers with enhanced capabilities for consolidating storage environments.

"DSS effectively leverages VMware virtualization to solve storage management challenges in virtualized server environments, enabling customers to consolidate storage resources," said Bernie Mills, senior director, alliances programs at VMware. "We are pleased that Open-E is helping to deliver added value to customers with innovative technology combined with the significant business benefits of VMware virtualization, including lower capital and operating expenses, business continuity, strengthened security and reduced energy consumption."

"This alliance with VMware validates DSS for consolidation of storage resources in a virtual infrastructure to support more comprehensive data protection," said Krzysztof Franek, CEO of Open-E. "Our combined solution allows datacenters to provision their storage easily and cost-effectively. It also provides for enhanced functionality with built-in data protection; virtualization; backup and recovery; and volume replication for disaster recovery - all with any-to-any connectivity."

With more than 800 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with best-of-breed technology partners to provide them with a comprehensive set of VMware technical and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.

About Open-E

Open-E, Inc. is a pioneering leader and developer of IP-based storage management software with headquarters in the United States and Europe. The company's DSS, NAS-R3 and iSCSI-R3 product lines, aimed at the SMB and SME markets, enjoy a multi-national reputation for best-in-class performance, flexibility, reliability, scalability and return-on-investment. The company's proven, high-performance software is made simple, allowing system integrators to build massive, stable, secure and easy to use storage systems. Open-E was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with divisions in Europe and Japan. Open-E GmbH, located in Puchheim, Germany, houses the company's development and European sales/marketing functions. Open-E distributes its products through a worldwide partner network that are established in the storage and networking markets. For more information about Open-E and Open-E products please visit www.open-e.com