Isilon IQ Product Family VMware Ready

Isilon Systems, Inc. announced that its Isilon IQ product family, including IQ1920x, IQ3000x, IQ6000x, IQ9000x and IQ12000x, has achieved VMware Ready status.

This designation indicates that Isilon IQ has passed a detailed evaluation and testing process managed by VMware and is now listed on the VMware Partner Product Catalog. Passing the extensive VMware-specified testing helps ensure that Isilon IQ is compatible with VMware vSphere(TM) 4 and ready for deployment in customer environments.

"By combining Isilon IQ with vSphere 4 enterprises can achieve simplicity at scale and drive increased operating leverage for their business," said Bernie Mills, senior director, alliance programs, VMware. "We are pleased that the Isilon IQ product family qualifies for the VMware Ready logo, signifying to customers that Isilon IQ has passed specific VMware testing criteria and is ready to run their mission-critical business applications and operations."

"Isilon IQ enables enterprises to maximize the benefits of server virtualization, driving increased simplicity, agility, efficiency, and value for their business," said Brad Winett, Senior Director of Business Development, Isilon Systems. "With the combination of vSphere 4 and Isilon IQ, IT organizations have a compelling option for leveraging virtualization to rapidly deliver adaptive and reliable IT services."

The VMware Ready program is a VMware co-branding program for qualified partner products and is a benefit of the VMware TAP program. With more than 1,000 members worldwide, the VMware TAP program works with best-of-breed technology partners to provide them a comprehensive set of VMware technical and marketing services, support, tools and expertise to deliver enhanced value to joint customers.