NetApp acquires Auspex patent portfolio

Network Appliance has broadened its technology base through the acquisition of the patent portfolio of stricken storage vendor Auspex Systems. The patent portfolio covers many technologies central to network-attached storage (NAS) systems and expands the number of issued US patents owned by Network Appliance.

 Network Appliance entered the final bid of US$8,975,000 during a court auction as part of Auspex's bankruptcy proceedings.  The final agreement transferring Auspex patents to Network Appliance is expected to close shortly as legal details and a contract are finalised.

"Increasing our patent portfolio gives us an even stronger technology base to build next-generation NAS, SAN and FAS systems for the benefit of our enterprise customers," says Dan Warmenhoven, Chief Executive Officer of Network Appliance.

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