Starboard Storage Systems Launches Ship at VMware Partner Exchange

Starboard Storage Systems , a WaldenTech client, came out of stealth mode to formally launch the company and their solution, the Starboard AC72 at VMware Partner Exchange in Las Vegas on February 13, 2012. The innovative storage solutions company is lead by industry veterans Bill Chambers as Chairman, Victor Walker as CEO, and Karl Chen as CMO, Kirill Malkin as CTO,  Lee Johns as VP of Product Management, and John Potochnik as VP of Engineering.  At the time of the launch, the company, which is based in Broomfield, Colorado, had already installed systems in 30 customers sites totaling 750TBs of storage.

StorMagic at VMworld in Las Vegas

StorMagic, a WaldenTech client and leading developer of storage software to enable shared storage, high-availability and centralized management for multi-site VMware deployments, will be demonstrating the latest release of SvSAN in conjunction with VMworld in Las Vegas, August 28th – September 1st.  Prospective partners, resellers, and customers can request a private briefing with company executives and a product demonstration by completing the form available at this link. Learn why the German Army, a wind energy producer, and a European financial services company are selecting StorMagic’s SvSAN to enable high-availability and centralized management.

WaldenTech Client, StorMagic, Achieves VMware Ready Status for SvSAN

StorMagic Inc, a WaldenTech client, and manufacturer of Storage Virtual Appliance technology, announced that its SvSAN product achieved VMware Ready™ status.  StorMagic has passed a detailed evaluation and testing process managed by VMware and is now listed on the VMware Partner Product Catalog.

Passing the extensive VMware-specified testing helps ensure that the SvSAN makes best use of VMware technology and is ready for deployment in customer environments.

LoongStore Retains Walden Technology Partners as Strategic Advisor

LoongStore, the leading clustered, scale-out file system developer in China, has retained Walden Technology Partners, Inc. to assist the company in developing strategic reseller, distributor, and alliance relationships in the global market. “LoongStore has already proven itself by capturing some of the most challenging opportunities within the domestic market in China,” said Bo Zhang, General Manager of LoongStore  ”Now it is time to expand our reach beyond China.”

“LoongStore is positioned to win in one of the fastest-growing market opportunities within storage today, big data,” said John McArthur, President of Walden Technology Partners, Inc.  ”I look forward to working with this experienced, customer-focused team.”

WaldenTech Client, StorMagic, Signs Distribution Agreement with NetWorld

WaldenTech client, StorMagic, a UK-based developer of iSCSI storage virtual appliances, has signed a distribution agreement with NetWorld, a major Japanese distributor of IT solutions with 2009 turnover of ¥37.6 billion.  NetWorld is also VMware’s largest distributor in Japan.  The agreement with NetWorld was facilitated by WaldenTech, through its partnership with F&I Cube Inc., who specializes in bringing technology companies to the Japanese market.  The agreement was announced today by StorMagic CEO, Hans O’Sullivan and NetWorld CEO, Morita Shiyouiti, together with Mikinori Furuya, President and CEO at F&I Cube Inc. at a press event in Japan which received broad, local coverage.

The StorMagic-NetWorld partnership will enable the delivery of high-availability VMware server solutions, without the cost and complexity of external storage area networks.  These solutions are designed to meet the requirements for small and medium-sized businesses and organizations with multiple remote locations.

WaldenTech Announces Corporate Changes

Walden Technology Partners, Inc., announced the departure of CEO and Co-Founder, David Burmon, effective September 30, 2010.  As of October 1, Mr. McArthur, President and Co-Founder, will assume all ownership interest in and operational responsibility for the company.  In addition, the corporate headquarters will move from its current location to 41 Morse Farm Lane, Holliston, Massachusetts.

“David played a pivotal role in the founding of the company in March, 2007, and its success over the past 3-1/2 years,” said Mr. McArthur.  “His business sense, negotiating skills, and operational acumen were valuable assets. As he leaves the company, WaldenTech remains in a strong position, with tremendous clients that have excellent technology and superb growth opportunities.”

Mr. Burmon will continue as CEO of Walden Asset Group, LLC, a leasing company based in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

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