Data Domain Continues to Dominate Disk Backup

Info-Tech Research Group, Inc. published a report entitled Vendor Landscape: Disk Backup. Aim your efforts at the best target to meet your backup needs.

EMC (Data Domain) continues to dominate, but selection is becoming more difficult as the market matures. Products appear similar, but an in-depth look into features and context will match you with the right vendor.

Info-Tech evaluated six competitors in disk-based backup market, including the following notable performers:

Champions:

• Data Domain, innovator in deduplication, leads the way in advanced features, making EMC a champion in the landscape.
• Quantum provides strong performance and management capabilities with many advanced features.
• ExaGrid is a champion in disk backup due to the combination of its architecture and business strategy.

Value Award:

• Dell‘s integration of CommVault and Symantec backup software allows it to target the small enterprise market at an affordable price.

Innovation Award:

• FalconStor wins the Innovation Award due to its strength in management capabilities and all-in-one solution.

      The Info-Tech Disk Backup Vendor Landscape

1 Vendor declined to provide pricing information.

The Value Score indexes each vendor’s product offering and business strength relative to its price point. It does not indicate vendor ranking. Vendors that score high offer more bang for the buck (e.g. features, usability, stability, etc.) than the average vendor, while the inverse is true for those that score lower.