IBM Acquires Storwize for its Innovative Real-time Compression Capabilities

On August 26, 2010, IBM acquired Storwize. This acquisition comes after many years of hard work by Storwize in developing the storage industry's only real-time data compression technology that can maximize a customer's storage investment without compromising performance. This acquisition is designed to strengthen our support and service for our existing customers, as well as greatly expand the Storwize channels of distribution.

IBM is the world leader in delivering solutions and services that address IT challenges. Under IBM, Storwize customers will have access to IBM's world class service and support and be able to continue to invest in our product and technology. Storwize will continue to sell and deploy its real-time data compression appliances and support CIFS and NFS protocols. Additionally, the Storwize product will continue to evolve to support additional storage systems and additional protocols.

"Storwize has been able to develop and deliver one of the most exciting storage products on the market today. The Storwize real time compression capability is a MUST have in order to help control storage growth and IBM sees this technology as a way to help customers gain control of their storage challenges and help IT start building a 'Smarter Planet'."

– Ed Walsh, CEO Storwize

For more information on the IBM/Storwize acquisition, click on the following links:

IBM Acquires Storwize Press Release (REPRINT).

The Storwize Story.

The Storwize Team