http://www.bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases.shtml Latest Press Releases from BlueArc Corporation en-us http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press-releases/110907-Hitachi-Data-Systems-Announces-Acquisition-of-BlueArc.shtml Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), today announced a significant milestone in its strategy to give customers seamless access to all data, content and information with the acquisition of BlueArc Corporation, a leader in scalable, high performance network storage. Building upon a successful 5 year OEM partnership, Hitachi Data Systems and BlueArc will give customers the unmatched combination of Hitachi enterprise-class quality, reliability and support with innovative, highly scalable, high performance BlueArc network attached storage (NAS). September 7, 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press-releases/110713-BlueArc-Appoints-Chris-White-Vice-President-of-Global-Channel-Sales.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high performance network storage, today announced the appointment of Chris White as vice president of global channel sales. White will be responsible for BlueArc's global channel program and will draw from more than a decade of enterprise sales experience to help support current and future partners. July 13, 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press-releases/110405-BlueArc-Energy-efficient-Storage-Propels-New-Dr-Seuss-3D-CGI-animated-film.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high-performance network storage, today announced that Illumination Entertainment, a producer of family films for Universal Pictures, has selected an energy-efficient storage system from BlueArc. One of the system’s first tasks is to manage the animation rendering on the animated feature “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax,” currently in production at Mac Guff, Illumination’s Paris-based animation production partner. The move further demonstrates Illumination’s commitment to pursuing forward-focused technologies that also reduce environmental impact. April 5, 2011 8:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press-releases/110328-BlueArc-awarded-crns-five-star-parter-rating.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, the leading independent file storage provider at scale, has been named to CRN’s 2011 Partner Programs Guide and has been recognized with a five-star partner program rating. CRN’s Partner Programs Guide rating serves as the definitive list of vendors who have robust partner programs or products that service solution providers offer directly to the IT channel. A five-star partner program rating recognizes the elite subset of vendors who give solution providers the best partnering elements in their channel program. March 28, 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press-releases/110301-BlueArc-achieves-record-revenue.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, the leading independent provider of file storage at scale, today announced that it set new records for both quarterly and annual revenue for the fiscal periods ended January 31, 2011. BlueArc’s fourth quarter revenue rose 40 percent over the same quarter a year ago. Capping four consecutive quarters of revenue growth, rapid customer adoption and continued product innovation, BlueArc has attained profitability for the first time in its history. March 1, 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press-releases/110202-BlueArc-announces-bluearc-system-software-8.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, the leading independent file storage provider at scale, today announced BlueArc System Software 8, which includes the latest iteration of its advanced file system that delivers massive performance and the ability to scale-right. BlueArc System Software 8 introduces new cloning and high-speed replication features for maximum efficiency in performance, space and data protection. February 2, 2011 16:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press-releases/110112-BlueArc-Named-2011-Best-Channel-Vendor.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, the leading independent file storage provider at scale, today announced that it has been selected by Business Solutions magazine as a Best Channel Vendor for the third consecutive year. Value added resellers (VARs) that participated in Business Solutions’ annual survey ranked BlueArc among the top storage vendors, recognizing the company’s superior channel program that provides high-quality products, service and support. January 12, 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press-releases/101208-bluearc-aspera-provide-joint-solutions.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in high-performance network storage at any scale, and Aspera, Inc., creators of next-generation software technologies that move the world’s digital assets at maximum speed, today announced a new technology alliance to provide breakthrough transport and storage solutions that overcome the challenges of quickly moving large files and data sets over wide area networks (WANs). December 8, 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press-releases/101206-bluearc-provides-resources-help-virtualization-strategy.shtml Virtualization is fundamentally changing the landscape of the storage industry. It has become an essential strategy for organizations that are trying to keep up with mounting data demands while striving to consolidate storage and increase efficiency. Debates have ensued regarding which network storage environment is best suited for VMware, as organizations are trying to determine what storage protocol is best for their VMware strategy. To help organizations make informed decisions, BlueArc, a leader in high-performance network storage at any scale, has compiled a series of resources to help organizations understand the benefits and best practices that NFS NAS can bring to a virtualized environment. December 6, 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_100727-bluearc-closes-funding.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high-performance unified network storage, today announced that it has closed $20 million of new funding led by Investor Growth Capital (IGC), the wholly owned venture capital arm of Stockholm-based Investor AB, known for investments in high-quality, growth-oriented companies in information technology and healthcare industries. The round was also supported by 16 existing investors who see continued value in BlueArc’s business objectives and vision for the storage industry. July 27, 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_100727-bluearc-storage-vendor-of-choice.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high-performance unified network storage, today announced that 13 production and post-production companies have recently chosen BlueArc storage solutions to speed delivery and increase quality of computer-generated imagery (CGI) development, production, and editing. BlueArc has emerged as a preferred storage vendor by delivering industry-leading performance to dramatically reduce artist wait times and ensure fast data access that allows artists to focus on quality and creativity, instead of waiting for file transfers and downloads. July 27, 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_100707-mill-writes-the-future-with-bluearc.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high-performance unified network storage, today announced that The Mill, a world-leading visual effects (VFX) studio, relied on two clustered BlueArc Mercurys in creating the VFX for “Write the Future,” a three minute, soccer-themed advertisement for Nike that has captured the world’s attention during the World Cup. July 7, 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_100609-bluearc-accelerates-next-gen-genome-sequencing.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high-performance unified network storage, today announced that it is working to provide complete compatibility of BlueArc network storage with next-generation sequencing tools made by Illumina, Inc., a world leader in genetic analysis technology and services. June 9, 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_100525-vardata-deepens-partnership-with-bluearc.shtml VarData today announced it has achieved Gold Status as a partner in the BlueArc Partner Acceleration Program for authorized resellers. A BlueArc partner since 2004, VarData is now deepening its partnership with BlueArc, gaining access to valuable benefits including early access to new product information, specialized training, priority support and enhanced marketing programs. Together, these benefits help VarData strengthen their storage solutions offerings and grow their business. May 25, 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_100519-bluearc-launches-enhanced-channel-sales-program.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high-performance unified network storage, today announced that it is launching its enhanced Partner Acceleration Program in Europe to support its rapidly growing regional network of storage resellers. In the past year BlueArc more than doubled its number of European Channel partners. May 19, 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_100504-visual-effects-clash-of-titans.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high-performance unified network storage, today announced that London-based visual effects house Cinesite, a Kodak company, carried out artistic rendering of animation and scene development for the current Warner Bros blockbuster “Clash of the Titans” using a storage system from BlueArc. May 4, 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_100421-bluearc-expands-channel-sales.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high-performance unified network storage, today announced enhancements to its Partner Acceleration Program designed to continue to support and attract best-in-class storage resellers to enable BlueArc’s aggressive growth plans. Program updates include multi-tier program alignment, increased access to technical training, including a new Authorized Service Provider (ASP) certification program, enhanced partner rewards and new sales tools and resources to help BlueArc’s worldwide valued channel partners to increase profits and better meet customer needs. April 21, 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_100408-better-storage-solutions.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high-performance unified network storage, will exhibit at the 2010 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) exhibition in Las Vegas from April 12-15. Showcasing its robust high performance storage solutions, BlueArc will host hourly presentations covering content management, content creation, and content delivery in the BlueArc Theater (booth no. SL2728). April 8, 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_100323-visionary-nas-solutions.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high-performance unified network storage, today announced that Gartner, Inc. has positioned the company in the Visionaries quadrant in a recently released report, Magic Quadrant for Midrange and High-End NAS Solutions[i]. Gartner, a leading worldwide IT research and advisory firm, evaluated vendors according to a set of criteria focused on each company's ability to execute and completeness of vision in the storage market. March 23, 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_100222-channel-chief.shtml BlueArc today announced that Cameron van Orman, senior director of worldwide channels and partner marketing for BlueArc, has been named a 2010 Channel Chief by Everything Channel’s CRN. Channel Chiefs are leaders in creating effective channel programs for solution providers. They consistently defend, promote and execute effective channel partner programs and strategies. February 22, 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_100106-avatar.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high-performance unified network storage, today announced that four-time Academy Award® winning visual effects creator Weta Digital relied on a BlueArc storage solution for artistic rendering of groundbreaking animation and scene development for the major motion picture “Avatar.” January 6, 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_100104-best-channel-vendor.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high-performance unified network storage, today announced that it has once again been selected by Business Solutions magazine as one of the year’s Best Channel Vendors. For the second consecutive year, valued added resellers (VARs) independently participating in Business Solutions' annual survey ranked BlueArc among the top storage vendors due to high customer and partner satisfaction for products, programs, service and support. January 4, 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.networkcomputing.com/servers-storage/starz-beefs-up-storage-performance-for-heavy-production-schedule.php?cid=ref-true As a name-brand movie channel on cable and satellite television outlets, Starz Animation in Toronto staffs 300 employees in a 45,000 foot production facility and houses 1,200 servers in its film rendering farm. No one would believe that Starz Animation was supporting and growing its robust production business in a "mix and match" environment of systems and storage resources it had accumulated over the years, but that was exactly what was going on--until recently. "We had been operating as a largely homegrown operation with a blend of Sun and IBM servers, HP and Foundry networking and 450 terabytes of total storage that used heavy compression in old storage arrays, with a 90 terabyte storage pool for rear-line storage," said Terry Dale, vice president of operations for Starz Animation. December 11, 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://searchstorage.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid5_gci1376014,00.html Creating the animated film "Planet 51" was a seven-year project for Ilion Animation Studios, and putting together a networked storage infrastructure was a big part of that adventure. The Madrid, Spain-based studio was founded in 2002, and got its first full-length movie into production when "Planet 51" opened last month. Ilion turned to BlueArc Corp.'s Titan clustered network-attached storage (NAS) three years ago as its animators began intense work for the feature. December 4, 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_091123-planet-51.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high-performance unified network storage, today announced that Ilion, the largest animation studio in Spain, relied on a BlueArc storage solution in the production of the animated science fiction family comedy “Planet 51”. Now in theaters worldwide, the film debuted at number four in the box office last week, and chronicles an astronaut’s zany invasion of a peaceful alien planet. November 23, 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_091116-titan-readers-choice-award.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high-performance unified network storage, today announced that its Titan storage solution received the annual HPCwire Readers’ Choice Award for best HPC storage product or technology, presented at the 2009 International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis (SC09), held at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. Tomas Tabor, publisher of HPCwire, revealed the list of winners at the HPCwire booth during the opening gala on Monday night. November 16, 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_091110-performance-leadership-new-solution.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high-performance unified network storage, today announced that the BlueArc Mercury™ storage system has achieved Standard Performance Evaluation Corp. (SPEC®) system file server (sfs) benchmark results that exceed benchmarks of comparable network storage solutions on the market. November 10, 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_091027-certified-microsoft-partner.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high-performance unified network storage, today announced it has earned Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program, which recognizes BlueArc’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Certified Partner, BlueArc has demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace. October 27, 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/pr_091014-sgi.shtml BlueArc® Corporation, a leader in scalable, high-performance unified network storage, today announced it has entered a strategic OEM agreement with SGI® (NASDAQ: SGI) to expand the companies’ storage and data management solutions. Under the agreement, SGI will extend its existing suite of storage solutions with BlueArc Mercury powering its new InfiniteStorage NAS 50 and InfiniteStorage NAS 100 platforms. October 14, 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/ 13:00:00 GMT http://bluearc.com/storage-news/press_releases/ 13:00:00 GMT