NetApp Inc. acquires JetStream Software to enhance its VMware disaster recovery and migration capabilities, boosting data protection and cloud migration services.
NetApp Inc. announced the acquisition of JetStream Software, a move aimed at strengthening its VMware disaster recovery and migration portfolio.
Strategic Rationale
The deal allows NetApp to integrate JetStream’s automation tools with its existing data protection solutions, offering customers more seamless cloud migration and backup capabilities.
Enhanced VMware Capabilities
JetStream’s software specializes in orchestrating VMware workloads, enabling faster failover and recovery times. By embedding this technology, NetApp can provide a more robust disaster recovery service for enterprises running virtualized environments.
Impact on Cloud Migration Services
Customers will benefit from automated migration workflows that reduce manual effort and minimize downtime when moving data to public or hybrid clouds. The integration aligns with NetApp’s broader strategy to expand its cloud data services portfolio.
- Accelerated disaster recovery testing
- Simplified cross‑cloud data movement
- Improved compliance reporting
“This acquisition positions NetApp to deliver end‑to‑end data protection and migration solutions for VMware customers,” said NetApp’s senior vice president of product management.
The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but industry analysts expect the addition to bolster NetApp’s competitive edge against other data‑management vendors.
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