NetApp enters into OEM deal with CommVault

NEW YORK, USA: CommVault announced that it has entered into an OEM agreement with network storage vendor NetApp under which NetApp will integrate Commvault's Simpana 9 software with its SnapShot and replication technology.

SnapShot comes under NetApp's SnapProtect brand. SnapProtect software, based on an OEM version of Simpana software, and close integration with NetApp SnapVault and SnapMirror will transforms how companies can manage and access enterprise data across all tiers of storage, claims the company.

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NetApp will offer its SnapProtect software, a packaging of the Simpana snapshot copies, replication and tape management software, licensed on a per controller basis.

SnapProtect software is designed for customers who want to combine NetApp Snapshot technology and replication with tape in a single back-up solution.

CommVault had also struck OEM agreements with Dell, Hitachi Data Systems, Bull and Fujitsu.