Cirrus Data Solutions and Align Partnering

Cirrus Data Solutions, Inc., in data migration, data acceleration, and data protection, and Align Communications, Inc., a provider of IT infrastructure solutions, announced an agreement to deliver data center solutions to their customers in the US.

Specifically, the Cirrus Data Solutions Data Migration Server (DMS) and Data Caching Server (DCS) are available as part of the Align Data Center Solution.

Through this partnership, the two companies plan to deliver clients data center solutions that meet next-generation technology requirements. DMS accelerates, automates, and simplifies the block level migration of data from FC SANs to any new storage destinations. Furthermore, the latest version of the DMS provides an easy and fast way to move data without disruption: plug it into the network and begin moving source data to new destination storage in minutes.

“Our customers are continually challenged by the explosion of data from online transactions, growing mobility, and the Internet of Things,” said Jim Johnson, director of IT services, Align. “We require technology that provides our customers with a path to the future, fast. CDS is the only block-level storage that enables enterprises to migrate the data and storage workloads with no application downtime required.“

Align is specializing in strategy, design, deployment, ongoing support, optimization and transformation of technology infrastructure. Since 1986,firms have relied on Align to guide them through IT challenges and deliver solutions for business change and growth. With HQs in NYC and offices in London, Chicago, San Francisco, Arizona, New Jersey, Texas and Virginia, the firm supports clients of any size, location or industry.

“Cirrus Data Solution offers a truly unique approach to storage migration,” said Ron Croce, VP WW sales, Cirrus Data. “The latest version of the DMS unlocked these benefits for channel partners worldwide. We’re excited to partner with Align as they are now able to deliver a highly affordable, flexible, and easy-to-use migration solution that businesses can take advantage of without delays or downtime.“

Align and Cirrus Data demonstrated how they are redefining data center modernization at the Dell Forum NYC on October 13, 2016.