PlateSpin
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PlateSpin | |
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Type | Private |
Founded | 2003 |
Headquarters | Toronto, Canada |
Industry | software development |
Products | virtualization management |
Website | http://www.platespin.com/ |
PlateSpin is a privately owned software company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. PlateSpin won an International Stevie Award in 2006 for best overall company. [1]
In 2006, the company reached the milestone of over 2,500 customers worldwide and more than tripled its global headcount to over 150 employees.
On February 25, 2008, Novell announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire PlateSpin Ltd. for 205 million USD.[2]
[edit] Products
PlateSpin focuses on tools to help manage virtualization, using either VMware or Microsoft Virtual Server software. PlateSpin PowerConvert along with PowerRecon allows system administrators to migrate workloads between physical servers in order to match workload to the machine best suited for the job.
[edit] References
- ^ PlateSpin News Release
- ^ PlateSpin, Ltd. (2008-02-25). "Novell to Acquire Data Center Management Leader PlateSpin". Press release. Retrieved on 2008-02-25.