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EMC outlines where Data Domain will fit

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EMC must simplify DeDuplication message now

September 17, 2009

Analysis by: GLG Expert Contributor

With this acquisition, EMC made a giant step to own a key technology today seen as a fundamental component in IT for effective data management with an immediate impact on cost. But, this move introduces some doubt and uncertainty for end-users and partners due to several dedup techniques available in EMC portfolio already.

Howard BruckChief Information OfficerHUDSON VALLEY BANK

Missing the boat - deduplication is only one piece of the puzzle

July 27, 2009

The hype around Data Domain that brought it $2.1 Billion, over-emphasized the role of deduplication. The technology is nice, but it is neither unique nor complete.

Thomas CoughlinPresidentCoughlin Associates

EMC and NetApp after the Data Domain acquisition

July 26, 2009

EMC acquired Data Domain, a data deduplication company for $2.1 B in cash. EMC beat NetApp in the acquisition of Data Domain after several months of a bidding war. EMC says that it will integrate Data Domain as a division focused on the latest disk-based backup, recovery and archive products. NetApp needed a technology like Data Domains to give it a data deduplication capability to help the company remain competitive in the current economic climate.