Brocade has announced a reseller agreement with Hitachi Data Systems whereby Hitachi Data Systems will resell the Brocade StorageX file virtualistion and management software solution. Through the agreement, Brocade StorageX will offer Hitachi Data Systems customers a solution for file data replication and migration, as well as centralised management of multiple namespaces. The innovative solution solves some of today’s most pressing file data management challenges in distributed heterogeneous environments, including consolidation, remote office data management, business continuity, and disaster recovery.

"The addition of Brocade StorageX to the Hitachi Data Systems portfolio extends the Hitachi Data Systems and Brocade relationship into mission-critical file management solutions," said Tom Buiocchi, Brocade Vice President of Worldwide Marketing. "Together, we are pleased to offer a best-in-class solution that helps customers manage ever-increasing amounts of file data."

Hitachi Data Systems will also partner with Brocade to utilise Brocade StorageX for services designed to help customers who need assistance with heterogeneous file migrations, data mobility, and non-disruptive migration of existing data to the Hitachi portfolio of NAS platforms.

"Brocade StorageX is one of the top file virtualisation and management solutions on the market today, and we see Brocade as a key enabler in delivering our end-to-end file services strategy to our customers,” said Michael Hay, senior director of Product Strategy, Hitachi Data Systems. “By combining Hitachi Data Systems’ high-end NAS solutions and Brocade StorageX, our customers will be able to more effectively manage their file data, while enabling operational flexibility and improving IT efficiency."