Virident FlashMAX II Achieves VMware Ready Status

Virident Systems, Inc. announced that its FlashMAX II has achieved VMware Ready status.

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

"By using Virident FlashMAX II with VMware ESXi 5.1 and VMware vSphere, enterprises can achieve much higher virtual-machine density than traditional storage for both server virtualization and VDI infrastructure," said Shridar Subramanian, VP, product marketing, Virident. "Through a combination of hardware and software, Virident delivers a simple, low-latency, high-performance solution for VMware environments that offers enterprise-class speed and reliability."

"We are pleased that the Virident FlashMAX II qualifies for the VMware Ready logo, signifying to customers that it has met specific VMware integration and interoperability standards and it 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 the best expertise and business solution for each customer need.