Network Appliance

Network Appliance to Ship Sub-$10K Caching Hardware

by R. Krause ... May 01, 2000 [Network Appliance et al.]. Network Appliance announced it will start shipping its first Internet caching device priced below $10,000. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/06/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_06_06_00_1.asp - 8k - 2000-06-06 Summary: Network Appliance, the current Web caching market leader, announced its first under-$10,000 caching appliance.

HP says 'When in Doubt, Buy It Out' for Server Appliances

by R. Krause ... Procom's business is aimed squarely at Network Appliance, one of the pioneers of the server-appliance market. Both companies build ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/02/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_02_02_00_1.asp - 8k - 2000-02-02 Summary: HP to sell Procom's server appliances.

VA Linux Releases NAS Server

by R. Krause ... While NAS market leader Network Appliance is focusing on the high-end market with their NetFiler 800 series, VA Linux has chosen to go after the lower-end ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/09/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_09_26_00_1.asp - 7k - 2000-09-26 Summary: Trying to break into the growing Network-Attached Storage market, Linux-based hardware manufacturer VA Linux has announced the release of its 9205 NAS storage server appliance.

Server Appliances - 'Caching' In on Internet's Growth

by R. Krause ... However, significant competitors include small vendors like Cobalt Networks and CacheFlow, mid-size vendors like Network Appliance (the present NAS leader ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/03/research_notes/MN_HW_RAK_03_00_1.asp - 17k - 2000-03-01 Summary: 'Server Appliances' are a relatively new, fast-growing segment within the Server market. These systems are designed to perform one or two functions very well, without the overhead of a general-purpose server.

United Messaging ~ Ready…Set…Outsource!

by P. Hayes ... United Messaging is utilizing IBM servers coupled with Network Appliance Filer storage systems. The design of the Network Appliance ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/GroupwareMessaging/2000/04/research_notes/PN_GW_MPH_04_06_00_1.asp - 14k - 2000-04-06 Summary: We believe that within a 3 year time frame, the outsourced corporate messaging market will capture 25% of the existing install base, which sizes the ASP Messaging market at 47.5 Million Seats (Probability 70%)

HP Reorganizes Storage Group, Addresses NAS-cent Market

by R. Krause ... (Normally we would expect Dell to respond, but their multiple NAS solutions are based on Network Appliance's NetFiler series, and there is little response ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/04/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_04_13_00_1.asp - 9k - 2000-04-13 Summary: Trying to stake its claim on the rapidly-growing enterprise storage market, Hewlett-Packard announced the formation of its new Storage Organization, while unveiling products it hopes will give it a credible presence in the Network-Attached Storage market.

IBM’s NetVista Joins the Appliance PC Fray

by C. McNulty ... NetVista S40, provide 256-bit encryption for extremely secure network and Internet ... HWP] and Compaq [NYSE:CPQ] already have similar business appliance PCs; Dell ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/05/news_analysis/NA_HW_CFM_05_24_00_1.asp - 7k - 2000-05-24 Summary: IBM debuts an extremely competitive business network appliance with its new NetVista PCs. Now if it can just fix that direct Web site...

Quantum Snaps Off Its NAS Group

by R. Krause ... However, we're not sure their big model, the four drive 4100, will be able to compete with the bigger NAS players such as Network Appliance, HP, and Dell. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/11/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_11_08_00_1.asp - 7k - 2000-11-08 Summary: Quantum Corporation, recently acquired by Maxtor, will divest itself of its server appliance subsidiary, renaming it Snap Appliances, Inc. Snap Appliances will now attempt to compete on its own in the growing Network-Attached Storage market.

Information/Internet Appliances

by R. Krause ... Once the user has decided that the network appliance model is the best solution, the type of device (or devices) should be chosen. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/03/research_notes/MN_HW_RAK_03_00_2.asp - 22k - 2000-03-28 Summary: Information appliances, also called Internet or PC appliances, are a new market that appeal to those customers who want to reduce their desktop hardware expenditures. What are they, who makes them, and what do you get for your money?

Network Engines, Inc. - Double the CPUs for Web Serving

by R. Krause ... a manufacturer of a 1U-high general-purpose server, as differentiated from a web server or server appliance), a leading Network Engines competitor provides. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/1999/11/research_notes/VN_HW_RAK_11_99_1.asp - 15k - 1999-11-01 Summary: Network Engines, Inc. is a leading vendor of extremely thin rackmount servers used in the rapidly growing area of web serving. In this note, we examine the company and its outlook.