Top 20 NetApp Solution Companies - 2014

Enterprises across the sectors use storage software tools to improve the control and management of storage hardware devices and networks. These software products can pave the way for efficient data management, data storage, data security, data recovery, backup, and deduplication in the enterprise infrastructure. Organizations are increasingly investing in storage software because of the growing number of servers, branches, and data they need to manage.

According to Research and Markets analysts, the global storage software market will grow at a CAGR of 4.74 percent over the period 2013-2018. The same analysts also expect the global storage hardware market, which is just as important as the software, to grow at a CAGR of 12.21 percent over the 2013-2018 period. “One of the emerging trends in this market is imparting a different approach to data center architecture through hyperconverged infrastructures,” comments a Research and Markets analyst.

Amidst these developments, NetApp plays a prominent role in increasing the storage system efficiencies of enterprises. NetApp develops a plethora of revolutionary storage products that assist companies across the world store, manage, protect and retain valuable data. To help CIOs find the right NetApp Solution Provider for their enterprises, a distinguished panel comprising of CEOs, CIOs, CMOs, VCs, analysts and the CIO Review editorial board has selected top players from over three hundred NetApp solution providers. The companies listed here demonstrate an ability to develop innovative technologies, methodologies, and outstanding customer service, while helping CIOs realign their IT strategy directly with that of the business.

In our selection, we looked at the vendor’s capability to fulfill the burning need for cost-effective and flexible solutions that add value to the complex NetApp landscape. We present to you CIO Review’s 20 Most Promising NetApp Solution Providers 2014.