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Additionally , HPE and Red Hat are collaborating to certify HPE NFV operations solutions , including HPE NFV Director for management and orchestration ( MANO ), HPE Service Director for operations support systems ( OSS ), HPE VNFs and the OpenDaylightbased HPE OpenSDN Solution on the Red Hat OpenStack Platform , backed by endto-end support from HPE .
Red Hat OpenStack Platform and Red Hat Ceph Storage integration is planned for availability with the release of HPE NFV System 1.4 . HPE NFV System is a pre-integrated solution bundle containing an optimal mix of hardware and software to simplify and accelerate NFV deployments , providing customers a simplified end-to-end experience from ordering , deployment , operations , lifecycle management and services . Bundles are fully tested , designed as building blocks that allow customers to start small and scale out as requirements increase .
HPE NFV System 1.4 is targeted for availability in April 2017 for both HPE Helion OpenStack Carrier Grade and Red Hat OpenStack Platform .
For customers seeking guidance , systems integration and support for Red Hat open source technologies on HPE NFV System , HPE Technology Services offers services spanning strategy planning , proof-ofconcept , assessment , validated active design , integration , solution support and comprehensive program management .
NetApp reiterates the importance of digital transformation at recent Gartner Symposium in Middle East With millions of endpoints and devices , constantly generating information , it is more important than ever to build a unified layer to store , analyse , and protect enterprise data . Hence , regional organizations are increasingly looking to build a deeper understanding of data in order to accelerate decisionmaking processes and manage workloads effectively .
“ As businesses evolve their IT infrastructure for the digital era , there is need to have the flexibility to leverage data and compute resources from anywhere . Additionally , scalability and flexibility are critical for addressing requirements of the digital economy and providing the freedom to leverage cloud services effectively . Hence , NetApp ’ s Data Fabric solutions are designed to enable clients to manage data across on-premises and public cloud resources to architect the IT environment that best meets their needs ,” said Fadi Kanafani , Regional Director for Middle East and Africa at NetApp .
“ We are looking forward to showcasing our latest innovations around digital transformation at Gartner Symposium and creating awareness amongst our partners and customers about data sovereignty , security and management ,” added Kanafani .
Successful IT transformations integrate data siloes , automate processes to speed results and remove barriers to scale that limit growth . It also enables simplification and automation of processes , which in turns frees up time spent on data management .
NetApp facilitates digital transformation by delivering unified data management across clouds . With NetApp ’ s data fabric , organizations can increase efficiency , improve IT responsiveness , and ultimately accelerate innovation .
NetApp highlighted the latest advancements in its portfolio of flash , cloud , and next-generation data center solutions that help businesses with digital transformation . These technologies will allow customers to control , manage , secure , and move data .
Solutions Showcased at Gartner included :
• The new NetApp ® All Flash FAS ( AFF ) A200 , an entry-level all-flash array , delivers enterprise-grade flash performance at a very attractive price point . The new system makes it easy for midsize businesses to move to all flash , and it features a compact 2U chassis design with an internal solid-state drive ( SSD ) shelf .
• The latest version of NetApp SolidFire ®
Element ® OS storage software lets customers respond to business demands quickly with dynamic adjustments . This centerpiece of the next-generation data center lets users accommodate mixed workloads on a single storage system , adding capacity and performance with seamless granularity .
• FlexPod ® converged infrastructure solutions speed deployment of both infrastructure and applications and deliver superior performance . Customers can slash administration time and total cost of ownership by up to 50 % with FlexPod prevalidated solutions from NetApp and Cisco .
• AltaVault – This cloud-integrated storage solution speeds recovery and reduces risk , enabling customers to securely back up data to on-premises and public clouds at up to 90 % lower cost compared to traditional on-premises solutions .
• Cloud Backup Solution — Adding to the existing Data Fabric Solution for Cloud Disaster Recovery , this solution delivers simplified end-to-end cloud backup for NetApp ONTAP ® customers assisting with quick search and recovery of files from on-premises and public cloud repositories .
• NetApp ’ s industry-leading portfolio of ONTAP-powered all-flash and hybrid arrays provides customers with unrivalled scale , speed , and data services as they transform their IT . Simplification is a key enabler for today ’ s digital transformation , ONTAP software and flash systems give customers a way to bridge existing and emerging IT architectures as they build and evolve their hybrid cloud
Session on Hybrid Cloud : Evolution , Risks & Opportunities Carlos Ruiz , Business Development Manager , EMEA Cloud & Solutions also shared his insights on the complex cloud market and discussed the crucial role data plays , especially as companies shift priorities to generate deeper customer insight , find new sources of revenue , and boost productivity . Having the right cloud storage solution in place can enable businesses to achieve their objectives and maintain control of the changing IT environments .
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