Cache IQ

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Cache IQ, Inc.
Private
Industry Computer data storage
Founded Austin, Texas (2010)

Cache IQ, Inc. was an Austin, Texas, US-based network computing company which created an inline caching appliance for network-attached storage (NAS). [1] Founded in 2010, the management team included former NetQoS CEO Joel Trammell. [2] The company was reported to have received $5 million in initial funding from angel investors. [3] According to InformationWeek, Cache IQ came out of stealth mode in September 2011. [4]

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NetApp acquired Cache IQ in November 2012.

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References

  1. ↑ Slack, Eric (June 12, 2012). "Network-based caching appliances: Good option for critical apps, without 'minibar pricing'". Storage Channel Pipeline. IT Knowledge Exchange. Retrieved October 2, 2016.
  2. ↑ "Leadership, Cache IQ". Cache IQ Website. Cache IQ. Retrieved 30 October 2012.[ permanent dead link ]
  3. ↑ Hawkins, Lori (6 January 2011). "Cache IQ raises $5 million from angel investors". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
  4. ↑ Connor, Deni. "Startup CacheIQ Unleashes NAS Acceleration Appliance". Information Week. Retrieved 30 October 2012.
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