DataCore Software today announced the appointment of its first
Chief Operating Officer (COO), Steve Houck. The new position was created to
organize and drive DataCore’s rapid growth and market leadership in storage
virtualization. Houck is a highly regarded veteran in virtualization, flash
storage, cloud computing and data center technologies. His previous roles
included vice president of worldwide channels for VMware, along with various
global sales leadership posts at EMC Corporation. Houck has also held executive
posts for global field sales and go-to-market strategy development at start-up
ventures focused on cloud computing and flash storage, with the most recent
executive role at Astute Networks, an innovative SSD technology company.
“DataCore’s industry leadership – combined with a top-notch
management team and superb market conditions – presented a perfect scenario for
all involved,” stated Steve Houck, COO, DataCore Software. “The momentum toward
storage virtualization adoption is palpable and SANsymphony-V 9.0 is
head-and-shoulders above any other solution. I look forward to ensuring DataCore
builds upon its success and reputation for delivering ‘must have’ technology.”
DataCore Upscales Solutions & Management Team to Capture New Market Opportunities
The appointment comes in the wake of DataCore launching a new version of its leading-edge storage hypervisor, SANsymphony™-V 9.0, which targets larger scale data centers and cloud storage infrastructures. With the success of SANsymphony-V 9.0, as well as the launch of new Cloud Service Provider (CSP) and System Builder programs, DataCore is scaling up to take advantage of new business opportunities and expand routes-to-market in order to keep pace with growing demand for its technology worldwide.
DataCore’s new SANsymphony-V 9.0 – “The Storage Hypervisor for the Cloud” – squarely meets a market need for IT directors and systems administrators seeking to manage enterprise-wide storage and quickly roll out agile, scalable virtualized storage infrastructures. The new capabilities are driven by:
The Next Level: New Targets and New Routes to Market
“Our pursuit of available market opportunities and the success of SANsymphony-V made it important for DataCore to add an executive of Steve’s caliber to build on our momentum,” said George Teixeira, president and CEO, DataCore Software. “Steve is a proven leader and his market experience, initiative and ability to build and grow successful business partnerships will enable us to seize new market opportunities and scale our company to the next level.”
DataCore Upscales Solutions & Management Team to Capture New Market Opportunities
The appointment comes in the wake of DataCore launching a new version of its leading-edge storage hypervisor, SANsymphony™-V 9.0, which targets larger scale data centers and cloud storage infrastructures. With the success of SANsymphony-V 9.0, as well as the launch of new Cloud Service Provider (CSP) and System Builder programs, DataCore is scaling up to take advantage of new business opportunities and expand routes-to-market in order to keep pace with growing demand for its technology worldwide.
DataCore’s new SANsymphony-V 9.0 – “The Storage Hypervisor for the Cloud” – squarely meets a market need for IT directors and systems administrators seeking to manage enterprise-wide storage and quickly roll out agile, scalable virtualized storage infrastructures. The new capabilities are driven by:
- Organizations planning private cloud deployments.
- Large data centers seeking responsive, cloud-like services.
- CSPs developing public, private and hybrid cloud offerings.
The Next Level: New Targets and New Routes to Market
“Our pursuit of available market opportunities and the success of SANsymphony-V made it important for DataCore to add an executive of Steve’s caliber to build on our momentum,” said George Teixeira, president and CEO, DataCore Software. “Steve is a proven leader and his market experience, initiative and ability to build and grow successful business partnerships will enable us to seize new market opportunities and scale our company to the next level.”
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