IBM Storage

I am at the IBM Storage University this week with the hope to spread the good word about NAS technology at IBM.  The opening session was awesome and SONAS was mentioned a couple of times as part of the IBM Storage strategy.  Listen below to a few remarks (short clip) from IBM VP Storage Doug Balog.

My session on NAS technology was well attended and people asked thoughtful questions.  We talked about the N series and a couple of new features we have been adding through out the year.  Then we talked about the SONAS platform which I think is one of the hottest topics being discussed here this week.  I also worked in the solution center where all of the vendors setup booths even Netapp, who is a platinum sponser came with a very large booth this year, right at the door.  I didn't get a chance to talk to that team afterward but I hope they were able to speak to alot of people here about N series.  


I had a ton of people coming by and asking about SONAS, and not just what is it, but how can it help them. 

Today there are some great sessions that I am hoping to attend.  One is a N series client from IBM talking about Managing the Largest AGFA PACS solution in the Americas.  Then there is my session on ILM/HSM in the SONAS system.  I am hoping we will have a great turnout for that !  There are so many sessions that I want to attend, I need to clone myself so that I can get them all.