Proximal Data, a leading provider of server-side caching solutions specifically designed for virtualized environments, today announced it is now an Elite member of the VMware Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) program. Elite members of the TAP program collaborate with VMware to integrate and validate their products with VMware solutions to drive transformative business outcomes for customers.

“We welcome Proximal Data as an Elite member of the VMware TAP program,” said Sheryl Sage, director, Alliance Programs, VMware. “VMware and our Elite partners are driving the convergence of cloud infrastructure and virtualization for our customers, enabling greater efficiencies and reliability. Through the TAP program, companies like Proximal Data can extend the benefits of VMware cloud infrastructure to fuel transformation within customer environments.”

“Our VMware TAP program Elite membership ensures the customer that we are committed to supporting them and developing highly effective caching solutions for VMware environments,” said Rory Bolt, CEO of Proximal Data. “Customers will be able to eliminate I/O bottlenecks in VMware environments, increasing virtual machine (VM) density, efficiency and performance.”

The VMware Solution Exchange (VSX) is an online virtualization and cloud infrastructure marketplace that provides customers with a single point of entry to discover, evaluate and rate business solutions.

Proximal Data product information, collateral and other assets are listed within the online VMware Solution Exchange at https://solutionexchange.vmware.com/store/companies/proximal-data.

With thousands of members worldwide, the VMware TAP program includes best-of-breed technology partners with the shared commitment to bring the best expertise and business solutions for each unique customer environment.

About Proximal Data
Proximal Data is a leading provider of server-side caching solutions specifically designed for virtualized environments. Proximal Data’s AutoCache™ software can dramatically increase virtual machine density by eliminating I/O bottlenecks with adaptive I/O caching. When coupled with PCIe flash cards or SSDs from our partners, Proximal Data’s fast virtual cache significantly improves the efficiency and performance of virtualized servers without disrupting IT operations or processes. www.proximaldata.com.

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