Inside Flash Episode #9: A look back at EMC World 2013: As promised, it was Xtrem!!

EMC World 2013 delivered on the Xtrem plan, the X-Factor delivered as promised. The EMC Flash everywhere strategy was highlighted throughout the event and even reviewed during the executive keynote! The breakout sessions, packed! Standing room only! The XtremIO sessions were turning people away, just not enough room for everyone. From introduction sessions to production demonstrations, the event was a success.
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XtremIO at EMC World 2013EMC World 2013 delivered on the Xtrem plan, the X-Factor delivered as promised. The EMC Flash everywhere strategy was highlighted throughout the event and even reviewed during the executive keynote! The breakout sessions, packed! Standing room only! The XtremIO sessions were turning people away, just not enough room for everyone. From introduction sessions to production demonstrations, the event was a success.

And as expected, I had my camera and microphone ready. I was able to get the highlight of what’s happening within Flash engineering. As you are aware, the EMC FLASH.NEXT launch introduced the Xtrem Family: XtremSF (PCIe Server Flash), XtremSW Cache (Caching Software) and XtremIO (EMCs All Flash Array). I was able to spend some time with representatives of each engineering team and get a little insight into “what’s next” after FLASH.NEXT.

The biggest “What’s next” has to be XtremSW Cache 2.0. Scheduled to GA in July (2013), XtremSW Cache 2.0 includes some unique features that will continue to set it apart from the competition. Check out InsideFlash Episode #9 below for some insight.

If you’re a partner and you attended Global Partner Summit, Thank You!!! It was a pleasure to
present the EMC Flash Strategy to such an important audience. We are investing as much into our partner community as we are technology!!

XtremSF at EMC World 2013Thanks for watching insideflash.emc.com, Microsoft Teched 2013, New Orleans? If you’re going, be sure to reach out @SamMarraccini Have questions? You can e-mail me directly at sam.marraccini@emc.com. See you at Microsoft Teched 2013!

About the Author: Sam Marraccini

Sam Marraccini is a 18-year EMC veteran and 27-year technology veteran. Part of the Dell EMC Global Portfolio Marketing Team, Sam is focused on developing and evangelizing the unique benefits of Dell EMC Products, Technologies and Solutions
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