VMware is announcing that it will begin a public beta for Virtual SAN, a new software-defined storage solution that extends the VMware vSphere Hypervisor in order to manage pools of compute and direct-attached storage, in Q3 2013. Virtual SAN clusters’ server disks and flash for VM use this so that storage can be centrally managed using

HP and VMware are announcing a new federated software-defined network (SDN) solution for unified automation of physical and virtual data center networks. The HP and VMware solution integrates the HP Virtual Application Networks SDN Controller with the VMware NSX network virtualization platform in order to provide automation of both physical and virtual network infrastructures. The

VMware is announcing its VMware NSX which enables the virtualization of existing network infrastructures. Using services from VMware NSX and its partner Ecosystem, this software can virtualize the network and manage the distribution of logical network functions into hypervisors in the data center. Administrators can provision complex, multi-tier virtual networks rapidly and independent of the

WD is announcing its Arkeia DA1300 and DA2300 NAS that provide all-in-one backup and disaster recovery for SMBs. WD’s announcement comes on the heels of more and more SMBs showing interest in this type of appliance-based solution that is both affordable and secure. Both of the new offerings, the DA1300 and DA2300, ship bundled with

Proximal Data is announcing its AutoCache 2.0, an update on its hypervisor-based caching software that removes I/O bottlenecks and increases VM density and performance up to 3x without disrupting IT operations. Some of the new features in AutoCache 2.0 are role-based administration features and multi-hypervisor support which is designed for cloud service providers’ needs. AutoCache

Fusion-io is announcing Fusion ioVDI software for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) acceleration which is based on the Fusion ioTurbine virtualization acceleration software installed with Fusion ioMemory-based products in datacenters. Optimized for flash memory, Fusion ioVDI helps to deliver more cost-effective, reliable virtual desktop performance with low latency response times, regardless of application needs. Fusion ioVDI simplifies

Nimble Storage is currently announcing its new SmartStack for Business Critical Applications architecture, which leverages Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) B-series blade servers, VMware vSphere 5.1, and flash-optimized Nimble Storage CS-Series arrays. This architecture is designed to streamline the deployment of modular, 500-user converged infrastructure building blocks for applications such as Microsoft Exchange, SharePoint, and

Barracuda is announcing the release of Barracuda Backup v5.4 that includes enhanced features such as extended cloud storage, longer retention periods for backups without having to upgrade the local appliance, and support for local caches >100TB. The solution works for organizations ranging from small to large and includes software, an onsite appliance, and either an

Continuity Software is announcing that it’s expanding its risk management offerings by adding AvailabilityGuard/SAN, software which detects downtime and data loss risks across a SAN to ensure that data is protected and business continuity goals are met. As the modern SAN generally comprises several vendors’ solutions and can be managed by multiple IT teams or