#107 – Should IBM Quit the Storage Hardware Business?

#107 – Should IBM Quit the Storage Hardware Business?

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IDC recently released their latest quarterly storage sales figures.  The data shows, yet again, that IBM sales continue to decline.  In this week’s podcast, Chris and Martin discuss the state of IBM’s storage business.  Is it time for IBM to quit? IBM has an embarrassment of riches in storage software and hardware (or a nice portfolio as Martin puts it).  Many of these solutions have evolved from other technology, like SVC and XIV.  With the acquisition of Red Hat, IBM customers will have even more storage choice.  Does this mean more flexibility or confusion? Re-using …