Introduction:
Hi, it’s Des here. I’m in Denver, Colorado, at Commvault Go 2019. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Don Foster, the vice president for storage solutions at Commvault, to discuss the recent acquisition of Hedvig and its impact on the company’s ecosystem.
Key Value Proposition of Hedvig:
Don provided a 30,000-foot view of Hedvig, highlighting its distributed storage platform capabilities and multi-protocol support. He emphasized the founder’s background at Facebook and Amazon, where they solved challenges related to data deluge, hybrid cloud, and data resiliency. The key value propositions of Hedvig include:
- Multi-protocol support for handling a multitude of different workloads
- Data resiliency and location transparency
- Solving data fragmentation problems by reducing the number of storage silos
- Integration with Commvault’s software for secondary storage solutions
Acquisition Journey:
Don shared insights into the journey of acquiring Hedvig, emphasizing the cultural fit and synergies between the two companies. The close proximity of their offices in the valley in Santa Clara further strengthened the alignment. The acquisition process involved financial and technology conversations, team integration, and a deep dive into the synergies between the two companies.
Use Cases of Hedvig:
The discussion delved into the typical use cases of Hedvig, including backup storage consolidation, object storage capabilities, and support for new age applications in containers, Kubernetes, and virtual environments. The distributed storage platform’s ability to enable programmable infrastructure and handle resiliency was highlighted as a key factor in addressing future challenges.
Integration with Commvault’s Ecosystem:
The conversation also touched upon the integration of Hedvig into Commvault’s ecosystem, aligning with the company’s vision of providing an integrated infrastructure for data management. The seamless integration of Hedvig’s capabilities into Commvault’s stack was seen as a proactive approach to addressing the complexities of modern workloads and cloud-native applications.
Key Takeaways and Next Steps:
Don emphasized the importance of experiencing Commvault’s new era through the Metallic free trial, showcasing the company’s technological advancements. He also highlighted the revamped YouTube channel with technical videos and encouraged viewers to reach out to Commvault integrators, partners, or resellers to start the conversation.
Conclusion:
The interview with Don Foster provided valuable insights into the acquisition of Hedvig and its implications for Commvault’s future. The integration of Hedvig’s capabilities into Commvault’s ecosystem signals a proactive approach to addressing the challenges of modern data management. With a focus on seamless integration, the company is poised to meet the evolving needs of customers in the digital transformation era.
By following these key takeaways and exploring the available resources, businesses can gain a deeper understanding of how Commvault’s acquisition of Hedvig can benefit their data management strategies.
Stay tuned for more updates and insights from Commvault as they continue to drive innovation in the data management space.
Thank you for reading!
