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NetApp enters the cloud

Storage virtualization aides disaster recovery; Microsoft, Citrix drop sponsorship of VMworld after dustup with VMware
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NetApp enters the cloud

NetApp this week announced its entry into cloud storage with the introduction of its Data ONTAP 8 operating system. The company defines cloud computing as 'IT as a service' and says that by deploying NetApp gear and software, customers are able to create cloud computing environments. Read full story

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