Delivering Higher Value with IBM Spectrum Scale

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Delivering Higher Value with

IBM Spectrum ScaleIBM Partners Share Their Experiences

IBM Storage Partnerships and Alliances

IBM partners with Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to deliver optimized solutions that deliver higher customer value. IBM Storage extends the value of software defined storage through integration with ISV applications and infrastructure solution providers.• Solution areas include:

Cloud, Big Data & Analytics, Social & Mobile• Benefits include:

Improved data economicsAccelerated business valueNew levels of storage efficiency Increased performance, flexibility and scalability

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Hear Directly from our ISV Partners

• Quote and video testimonials are highlighted here around systems of record, systems of engagement and new workloads• ISV partners highlighted here include:

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AvePoint and IBM StorageSharePoint Data Management at Scale

The Need • Manage the exponential growth of

Microsoft SharePoint unstructured data• Reduce accumulating storage costs and

optimize platform performance for SharePoint users

The Solution• AvePoint DocAve Storage Manager• IBM Spectrum Scale

The Benefits• Optimized SQL Server storage and increased

performance by removing unstructured data from SQL databases

• Improved management, efficiency and data economics

• Leverages highly scalable software defined storage with automatic policy-based tiering to manage data growth and costs

“Some key differentiators with our joint solution really involves improved data economics, improved storage management, improved utilization, to overcome some of the limitations for the SharePoint database sizes.” Terence Orpilla, Product Manager,AvePoint Link to video

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"It is now easier than ever for SharePoint administrators to manage their data growth. IBM Spectrum Scale has exceptional storage monitoring tools with a new user interface that complements AvePoint's unique capabilities to monitor and manage SharePoint data. With the ability to include both file and object storage using IBM Spectrum Scale and AvePoint DocAve, any Windows administrator can scale up their SharePoint environment with confidence."

John HodgesVP of Product StrategyAvePoint

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ownCloud Enterprise and IBM Software Defined StorageA Perfect Match for File Sync and Share

The Need • Enable enterprise users to access

information across all devices with a scalable, cost-effective solution• Mitigate potential security problems

related to data leaving an enterprise’s perimeter

The Solution• ownCloud Enterprise File Sync and Share• IBM Spectrum Scale

The Benefits • Secure, highly scalable infrastructure that

can support thousands of enterprise users• Cost efficient solution that offers flexible

storage options and delivery models – on premise or in the cloud

• Predictability in deploying infrastructure helps manage cost

“…we frequently see clients who need to deploy enterprise file sync and share across hundreds of thousands of users. I cannot imagine being able to deploy that without infrastructure like the kind that IBM Spectrum Scale provides us.” Shyam Kamadolli VP, Business Development, ownCloud Link to video

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"Secure, scalable file sync and share is easier and more secure when using ownCloud and IBM Spectrum Scale. Enhancements in IBM Spectrum Scale makes scaling, securing and protecting user files and the underlying object storage easier than ever. The joint solution provides an extensible, cost effective way for all enterprises to collaborate.“

Matt RichardsVP of Products & MarketsownCloud

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