Pure Storage Achieves VMware Ready Status

Pure Storage, Inc., the all-flash
enterprise storage company, announced that its FlashArray has achieved VMware
Ready status.

This designation indicates that after a validation process the Pure
Storage FlashArray has achieved VMware’s level of endorsement, and can
be found on the VMware Solution Exchange (VSX).

"The Pure Storage FlashArray enables
virtualization to the fullest, allowing organizations to virtualize Tier 1
applications and I/O-hungry databases, as well as scale both virtual server and
VDI environments to the highest consolidation ratios," said Matt
Kixmoeller, VP of product marketing at Pure Storage. "VMware Ready status validates the FlashArray for demanding enterprise
virtualization environments so customers can be confident that their VMware
environments are optimized to run on Pure Storage."

"We are pleased that the Pure
Storage FlashArray qualifies for the VMware Ready logo, signifying to customers
that it has met specific VMware integration and interoperability standards and
works effectively with VMware cloud infrastructure, which will speed time to
value within customer environments," said Sheryl Sage, director,
Alliance Programs, VMware.

The VMware Ready program is a co-branding benefit of the Technology Alliance
Partner (TAP) program that makes it easy for customers to identify partner
products certified to work with VMware cloud infrastructure. Customers can use
these products and solutions to lower project risks and realize cost savings
over custom built solutions. With thousands of members worldwide, the VMware
TAP program includes technology partners with the shared commitment to bring
expertise and business solution for customer need.