Disk backup champions named

A recent Vendor Landscape report on disk backup, published by Info-Tech Research Group, ranked EMC (Data Domain), Quantum and ExaGrid as market champions, SF Gate writes.

The market for backup storage is in flux, as the switch from tape to disk-based backup has attracted a number of viable new players, in addition to inspiring several notable acquisitions.

“With 62% of those investing in a new backup architecture focusing on disk-to-disk backup, it's no surprise that heavyweight vendors Dell, HP and EMC have made strategic acquisitions into the market,” says John Sloan, lead research analyst for Info-Tech Research Group.

“EMC is a familiar player that is expanding its capabilities with new acquisitions. While their entry seems promising, HP and Dell are still lagging behind the competition, and will have some catch-up to do in terms of advanced features if they truly want to compete in this market.”

According to Info-Tech Research Group, these latest industry reports recognise outstanding vendors in the technology marketplace by assessing the strength of their offerings and ability to deliver excellent value to customers, Market Watch reports.

Champions receive high scores for most evaluation criteria and having a strong market presence, and usually represent trendsetters for the industry.