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Diligent Acquisition Gives IBM Enterprise De-Dupe for More Efficient Data Protection

5/8/2008

In acquiring Diligent, IBM adds game-changing de-duplication technology to its data protection arsenal. De-duplication makes backup and recovery faster, more efficient, and, yes, more green. This has significant value for organizations in their pursuit to protect and make readily available massively growing volumes of data.

Pillar Data’s Application Aware Storage
2/5/2008

Pillar Data Systems has spent a great deal of time and money designing a storage architecture that can mesh with the specific needs of varying applications—and is now set to unveil the first proof points.

ESG Lab Validation Report: IBRIX Fusion - Simple Scalable File System
4/22/2008

This ESG Lab report examines the ease of installation and deployment of direct and SAN attached systems running IBRIX Fusion scalable network-attached file system software. Scalable capacity, performance for a wide variety of workloads and high availability are also explored.

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About Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) is a leading industry analyst firm that provides strategic guidance and unmatched service to technology vendors, IT professionals, venture capitalists, and institutional investors. The Enterprise Strategy Group evolved from the Enterprise Storage Group, and now offers products and services focused on application infrastructure and information security while it continues to set the tone for storage and information management. Enterprise Strategy Group sets itself apart from legacy analyst firms and boutiques by continuing to build its excellent reputation of assisting clients to make strategic business and IT decisions.

ESG’s Clients
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The ESG Difference
ESG's greatest strengths are its analysts and its unique approach to client services. ESG analysts have senior experience in executive management, operations, product management, channel development, marketing and sales in corporations and emerging companies. Our real-world experience helps our customers accelerate business decisions and maximize returns.

ESG business principles include:

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Customer Value. ESG matches superior quality with value-based pricing. The goal is to lead in both categories.
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ESG’s offers its customers subscription, lab, and research services. Subscription services consist of access to thought provoking publications and the senior analyst staff to technology vendors, IT professionals, venture capitalists, and institutional investors. The Lab provides independent testing and product validation to vendors and end users guiding decision-making. The Research service offers both qualitative and quantitative research tailored to the specific needs of the industry sectors covered by ESG. ESG also sponsors a User Advisory Board to keep abreast of real issues and technology use.

ESG was established in 1999 by Steve Duplessie, a seasoned entrepreneur and one of the most sought after analysts in the technology industry. ESG is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts.