The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to ScaleIO among storage companies — ranked by similarity to what ScaleIO actually does, not by market-cap band.
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ScaleIO developed software-defined storage software that pooled local server flash and hard-disk resources into a scalable, distributed block-storage system. It served enterprise data centers and cloud providers, and was acquired by EMC in 2013; its technology became EMC ScaleIO and later Dell EMC VxFlex OS.
ScaleIO is a storage company headquartered in Israel. Its most recent funding round, Series A, raised $12M in December 2012. Xcout tracks 1 named person at ScaleIO, including Marcus Thorne (Founder, Hex Media).
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | $12M | 3 named |
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XtremIO was an Israeli enterprise-storage company that developed high-performance all-flash storage arrays and related data-management software. EMC acquired the company in 2012, and its technology became the basis of the Dell EMC XtremIO product line serving enterprise data centers.
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Data Domain was a leading data deduplication storage system provider headquartered in Santa Clara, California, which developed specialized backup appliances before becoming part of Dell EMC.
Server Hardware
SeaMicro was a U.S. server hardware company that developed high-density, low-power microserver systems and related server fabric/interconnect technology. Its products served data centers and cloud-service providers, and the company was acquired by AMD in 2012.
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LeftHand Networks Inc. is a provider of internet-enabled Storage Area Networks (SANs), IP SANs, and virtualized storage solutions. Founded in 1999 and based in Boulder, the company was acquired by Hewlett-Packard Co. for $360 million in cash.
Network Storage
Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) was a provider of modular mid-range and high-end computer data storage systems, software, and services. Its operations are now a part of Hitachi Vantara.
Computer Hardware
Dell Technologies Inc. is a worldwide technology leader that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, sells, and provides support for a broad spectrum of information technology (IT) solutions, products, and services. The company's business activities are structured into three primary segments: the Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG), the Client Solutions Group (CSG), and VMware. The ISG division focuses on delivering enterprise-grade offerings, including both traditional and next-generation storage solutions, alongside various server configurations such as rack, blade, tower, and hyperscale models. This segment also provides networking products and related services aimed at helping corporate clients modernize their IT infrastructure, enrich end-user experiences, and accelerate critical business applications and processes. Complementary software, peripherals, and extensive support services—encompassing deployment, configuration, and extended warranties—are also part of its portfolio. The CSG segment addresses end-user computing requirements by offering personal computers like desktops, workstations, and notebooks, as well as displays and projectors. It further includes proprietary and third-party software, peripheral devices, and a full suite of support, installation, setup, and extended warranty services. The VMware division specializes in assisting customers with managing intricate IT landscapes, particularly concerning hybrid and multi-cloud environments, modern applications, network infrastructure, security protocols, and digital workspaces. Its services enable efficient resource management across private, multi-cloud, and multi-device setups. Furthermore, Dell Technologies offers information security solutions and cloud software, including Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), which empower customers to migrate, operate, and manage mission-critical applications within cloud-based IT environments. Founded in 1984, the company was initially known as Denali Holding Inc. before officially changing its name to Dell Technologies Inc. in August 2016. Its global headquarters are situated in Round Rock, Texas.
Storage Solutions
Diablo Technologies is a private fabless semiconductor company founded in 2002 or 2003 and based in Ottawa, Canada. The company develops solid-state storage devices designed for data-intensive applications.
Hardware
STORViX is a high-tech computer company headquartered in Lund, Sweden, specializing in enterprise data storage and storage management solutions. The company provides the foundation for sustainable digital data storage infrastructure.
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Storwize Inc. was an American and Israeli data storage company founded in 2004 that provided real-time data compression technology and virtualized storage solutions. The privately held company was subsequently acquired by IBM Corporation.
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Amplidata was a Belgian storage company that developed scale-out object-storage software for managing large volumes of unstructured data. Its technology, including the Himalaya object-storage platform, served enterprise and service-provider customers; Amplidata was acquired by HGST in 2015.
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