On May 21, 2025. DataCore Software, one of the leaders in data infrastructure and management solutions, announced the acquisition of StarWind Software, one of the leaders in hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) for edge computing (Edge Computing) and remote office/branch office (ROBO) environments, serving most SMB requirements.
The acquisition extends DataCore's reach beyond the data center to provide software-defined hyperconverged HCI solutions. The combined new company will offer software-defined storage to create a comprehensive SDS storage portfolio for IT - encompassing block storage, file storage, and S3 object storage and native for containers. This broader range of offerings is in line with the vendor's strategic vision ie: DataCore.NEXT, is to support a variety of workloads and models deployed in core, distributed, edge and cloud environments through highly flexible and best-in-class software-defined solutions.
This acquisition represents a significant step toward realizing our DataCore.NEXT vision." -Combining our strengths with StarWind's trusted expertise in edge and ROBO solutions allows us to deliver reliable HCI solutions that work seamlessly from central data centers to the most remote locations.
Managing IT in branch, remote and edge locations comes with increasing pressure to produce more with fewer physical resources. With limited budgets and fewer on-site staff, corporations require resilient, low-demand platforms that are easy to deploy and manage. This is the capability that DataCore and StarWind will be able to offer, directly addressing these needs and providing an attractive alternative to legacy HCI systems.
Joining the DataCore family allows us to make our high-performance virtual SAN technology available to a wider audience As uncertainty about vSAN (Broadcom formerly Vmware) licensing and pricing grows - especially in distributed and cost-sensitive environments - organizations are rethinking their infrastructure strategies. With DataCore, we provide greater flexibility, performance and freedom from hardware and hypervisor lock-in without compromising simplicity or control.