#149 – Coronavirus 2.0

#149 – Coronavirus 2.0

Chris EvansGarbage Collection, General

This week, Chris and Martin review their thoughts from the previous discussion on COVID-19 and what we have learned since then. In what is an incredibly fast-moving situation, the way in which we viewed the impacts of the global epidemic were perhaps a little naive. We take another look at how vendors will need to market and sell to their clients and how even virtual events may be impossible to implement with so many staff dispersed to their homes. The ultimate outcome is that for the foreseeable future, our way of working, selling and messaging …

#146 – Coronavirus and Impacts on the Technology Industry

#146 – Coronavirus and Impacts on the Technology Industry

Chris EvansEvents, Garbage Collection, General

In this episode we take a look at the impact of COVID-19, commonly known as the Coronavirus. Since the outbreak in China towards the end of 2019, tens of thousands have been infected, thousands of people have died. As the spread of the disease moves outside China, we look at the effect on business, conferences and the positive benefits that may occur with reduced travel. During the podcast we make some specific references. Here’s a link to the report on supply chain impacts. Here’s a link to the article on the reduction in emissions over …

#110 – Storage Vendor Consolidations & Acquisitions

#110 – Storage Vendor Consolidations & Acquisitions

Chris EvansGeneral

We’ve started to see the consolidation of storage vendors as some startups and long-term players in the market get acquired. Is the reason for this buying spree one of positive growth, or a defensive position to maintain survival? Chris and Martin discuss the issues and the vendors doing the buying. Who’s been buying? Violin Systems acquired part of X-IO (specifically the ICE) products as that company changed focus to their edge device (Axellio). DDN acquired Tintri and Nexenta. StorCentric, founded from Drobo and Nexsan has acquired Retrospect and Vexata. Are we seeing a move to …

Intro

Intro

adminGeneral

All new things have to start somewhere, and here’s our brief intro podcast.  In this conversation, Martin and Chris introduce Storage Unpacked, the aims of the podcast and a call for guests.  Interested in joining us for technical discussions on how data storage affects you in the enterprise?  Get in touch at [email protected]. Elapsed Time: 00:06:12 SFW: Yes Copyright(c) Storage Unpacked, 2016.