Digital storage offerings provider Western Digital (WD) has entered into an OEM software agreement with Microsoft to include the Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials operating system software.
WD will integrate its storage technologies with Microsoft’s operating system to provide a storage solution for the small and medium enterprises (SMBs).
With this partnership, WD aims to fit in advanced online features so SMBs can easily and securely share information with clients, consultants or satellite offices across the world.
Microsoft OEM Division Worldwide Marketing VP Nick Parker said SMBs will find great value in the combination of WD’s hardware solutions and the recently released Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials solution from Microsoft.
WD SMB branded products Marketing VP Thomas Gallivan said by combining Microsoft’s platform with WD’s strength in the storage market, the two organizations bring extraordinary synergies that boost productivity and efficiency for small business.
"With this, WD will offer storage solutions for small business that provides centralized, online shared storage capable of meeting the storage requirements of the small business owners in today’s fast paced business environment," Gallivan said.
