NetApp News & Releases

NetApp buys JetStream Software for Azure-focused VMware DR-as-a-Service

M&A Aug 6, 2026

NetApp acquired JetStream Software, whose replication/orchestration tech powers DR-as-a-Service for VMware workloads on Azure, tying into Azure NetApp Files and Azure VMware Solution.

Why it matters: NetApp is doubling down on Azure-first DR for VMware estates — expect tighter AVS + ANF integration in future BlueXP/ONTAP releases.

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What CIOs are learning with AI projects and AI outcomes — NetApp blog

Blog Aug 21, 2026

NetApp summarizes CIO lessons from enterprise AI projects: data readiness, infrastructure fit, and measuring outcomes — relevant to the AI-storage angle (AFF/ASA, Azure NetApp Files, Keystone).

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NetApp remains a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage 2026

Industry Aug 21, 2026

The same six vendors hold the Leaders quadrant for the second year running: Everpure, Huawei, HPE, NetApp, Dell Technologies, and IBM. NetApp and Dell cluster mid-quadrant; NetApp's year included FlexPod AI validated designs with Cisco, sovereign/air-gapped deployments on Google Cloud, and the ASA (block-only ONTAP) platform push.

Why it matters: confirms ONTAP's position in enterprise storage — relevant if you're justifying NetApp in your stack or studying for NCDA.

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HCLTech pairs NetApp Keystone with U4X to sell enterprise AI storage by consumption

Industry Aug 17, 2026

HCLTech is combining NetApp Keystone (storage-as-a-service) with its U4X AI infrastructure platform, offering enterprise AI storage on a consumption model.

Why it matters: Keystone/consumption pricing is a growing ONTAP delivery model; useful context if you evaluate as-a-service storage.

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