Morphlabs Announces mCloud Data Center Unit (DCU) Solution

May 09, 2011

Next generation industry leaders band together to deliver the most efficient and fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Morphlabs, the efficient computing company powering many of the world’s largest public and private clouds, today announced the Company has engaged with Arista Networks, BroadBand Tower Inc., Citrix Systems Inc. (NYSE: CTXS), CoreSite Realty Corporation (NYSE: COR) and Nexenta Systems to deliver its mCloud Data Center Unit (DCU). mCloud DCU is a cloud infrastructure blueprint bound together by mCloud software, designed to deliver mission critical capabilities at the lowest total cost of ownership.

“Morphlabs’ mCloud DCU is a proven scalable solution”
Stefan Ried, Ph.D., writes, “Dynamic infrastructure services, which are the virtual private cloud counterpart of IaaS in the public cloud, are combining pure infrastructure with high-level services and close integration into existing on-premises landscapes. This segment is just about to see real growth and will outperform IaaS in the public cloud in the long run.” [Sizing The Cloud, Forrester Research, Inc., April 21, 2011]

The mCloud DCU addresses the complexity of cloud computing and dynamic infrastructure services by tightly pre-integrating, best-of-breed, innovative cloud building blocks including Arista Networks’ 10Gb switches, Nexenta Systems’ enterprise-class open source storage and Citrix® NetScaler®, a powerful, all-in-one application delivery solution. The mCloud DCU features end-to-end fault tolerance, scalable infrastructure and highly-flexible cloud compute, storage and network services that rival other leading industry offerings at a fraction of the price.

“Morphlabs’ mCloud DCU is a proven scalable solution,” said Doug Gourlay, vice president of marketing at Arista Networks. “Arista and Morphlabs have both been innovators in delivering scalable and performant cloud infrastructure, and the integrated solution provides groundbreaking value.”

mCloud DCUs are optimized for data center deployments requiring minimal power per VM delivered. Morphlabs selected CoreSite (U.S.) and BroadBand Tower (Japan) as the initial DCU data center hubs, leveraging CoreSite’s CloudCommunity project as well as BroadBand Tower’s expansive data centers. Both CoreSite and BroadBand Tower offer the scalability and fault tolerance of a massively scalable public cloud, with the control and ownership of a hosted private cloud in their state-of-the-art facilities. Upon successful implementation, CoreSite and BroadBand Tower customers will have hands-on, trial period access to private and hybrid cloud environments facilitated by mCloud.

“The mCloud DCU is a transformative offering. As data centers transition into the cloud, the performance and simplicity of a solution like mCloud DCU is an unprecedented option,” said Executive President Toshihiko Yamato, of BroadBand Tower. Chuck Price, senior vice president, Information Technology, at CoreSite added: “CoreSite’s CloudCommunity is the ideal environment to deploy the mCloud DCU. We are excited to support mCloud’s availability to our 200+ data center customers in the Los Angeles area through this low-barrier to entry program, enabling significant value-add in a no-cost, no-obligation trial environment.”

mCloud DCU Systems Integrators like Cirrhus9 and ZeroLag Communications make it easy for service providers and enterprises to deliver a real cloud offering that is fully-managed and tailored for their specific needs. “We are extremely excited to have deployed the mCloud DCU for our customers,” said Greg Strelzoff, CEO of ZeroLag Communications. “It allowed us to quickly gain entry to this nascent market with an offering that is competitive now and for years to come.”

Cloud computing provides great promise and pragmatic solutions to manage the cost of IT while spurring innovation. The mCloud DCU solution delivers on this great promise by minimizing deployment risks and empowering development teams and deployment engineers to become more productive. “In this young and burgeoning market, we are very excited with the acceptance of our solutions by a robust ecosystem,” says Winston Damarillo, founder and CEO of Morphlabs.

To learn more about the mCloud DCU, please visit our website. For additional information, contact Morphlabs at 310-725-0998 or info@morphlabs.com.
 

About Morphlabs

 
Morphlabs, Inc. delivers efficient computing based on optimized cloud architecture. Our mCloud solutions enable us to provide the most cost effective platform for delivering cloud infrastructure and maximizing productivity for network administrators and software developers – empowering everyone to join the cloud revolution. As passionate members of the evolving cloud ecosystem, we combine open-source software, commodity hardware and our years of experience in disruptive technology innovation to ensure that businesses of all sizes can innovate and compete. Founded in 2007 by industry pioneers, Morphlabs, Inc. is headquartered in Los Angeles, with operations in the Philippines, Japan and Australia. For more information, visit www.morphlabs.com.
 

About Arista Networks

 
Arista Networks was founded to deliver Cloud Networking Solutions for large data center and computing environments. Arista’s award-winning best-of-breed 10 Gigabit Ethernet switches redefine scalability, robustness, and price–performance. For more information, visit www.aristanetworks.com.
 

About BroadBand Tower

 
BroadBand Tower, Inc. engages in computing platforms and e-commerce businesses. The company offers space services, Internet services, operation and monitoring services, hosting services, application services, product sales services, and consulting services. It also provides EC construction support system management services, TV shopping support services, content distribution services, content planning and production services, and site construction support services. The company was formerly known as Global Center Japan Co., Ltd. and changed its name to BroadBand Tower, Inc. in April 2002. BroadBand Tower, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. For more information, visit www.bbtower.co.jp.
 

About CoreSite Realty Corporation

 
CoreSite Realty Corporation (NYSE: COR) delivers powerful, network-rich data centers that optimize, secure and interconnect the mission-critical IT assets of the world’s top organizations. 600+ customers, including Global 1000 enterprises, cloud providers, financial firms, and Government agencies, choose CoreSite for reliability, service and expertise in delivering customized, flexible data center solutions. CoreSite offers private data centers and suites, cage-to-cabinet colocation, and interconnection services, such as Any2, CoreSite’s Internet exchange. The company’s portfolio comprises more than two million square feet, including space held for redevelopment and development, and provides access to over 200 network service providers via 11 data centers in seven key U.S. economic centers. Obtain more information at www.CoreSite.com.
 

About Nexenta Systems

 
Founded in 2005 and privately held, Nexenta Systems, Inc., (Mountain View, Calif.) is the world’s leading provider of OpenStorage solutions for the enterprise. The company’s flagship software-only platform, NexentaStor™, delivers high-performance, ultra-scalable, cloud and virtualization-optimized storage management. For more information, visit www.Nexenta.com.
 

About ZeroLag Communications

 
ZeroLag Communications offers a wide range of Internet services, including web hosting and server colocation, web development and e-commerce, security and general consulting, and internet access. Customers include CBS, General Motors, Microsoft, ABC and CBS Radio. For more information, visit www.ZeroLag.com.

 

ABOUT CIRRHUS9

 
Cirrhus9, established in January 2008 as a privately-held cloud computing and consulting firm based in San Diego, provides cloud computing system integration, implementation and managed infrastructure services along with open source and commercial software business solution consulting.

For more information contact:
Mike Michalik
info@cirrhus9.com
(760) 297-2148 x 6000

 

Cirrhus9 Announces On-Demand Integrated Database Security and Compliance In the Cloud.

San Diego, CA – May 27, 2010

Cirrhus9 has teamed up with SecuCloud, the Silicon Valley-based leader in integrated database security and compliance solutions, to provide the ultimate in cloud computing safety.

“This should come as a welcome relief to many companies that have been hoping to utilize the incredible flexibility of the cloud but had reservations about doing so,” said Cirrhus9 CEO Mike Michalik. “Monitoring for security vulnerabilities is important in today’s risky cyber world and is unfortunately growing more important all the time.”

According to Michalik, the new system, meant for small and medium sized businesses as well as large, multi-location enterprises, is cost-effective and fast-working when it comes to protecting against data theft, privacy breach and non-compliance. “C9 SecuCloud can proactively monitor all databases for inappropriate activity,” he explained.

The application runs on Oracle (9i and 10g – 11g coming soon), DB2, MS-SQL and Sybase, via Amazon Web Services and 3Tera’s Applogic cloud computing platforms. It allows users to generate audit reports on a regular basis with effective auditing tools that are key to assuring company policy compliance. This is especially important at a time when database audit requirements have become more stringent for all industries due to the increased need for risk mitigation against malicious activity.

“Teaming up with Cirrhus9 is a winning combination for our customers,” said Gajanan Bhat, founder, president and CEO of SecuCloud. “As we move to cloud computing, more and more enterprises are aware of just how vital it is to protect their data and what we’re offering is the most secure solution possible.”

To begin using the SecuCloud security compliance software, users can either contact Cirrhus9 or launch the program themselves in their Amazon cloud environment via a link on the Cirrhus9 website.

 

ABOUT CIRRHUS9

 
Cirrhus9, established in January 2008 as a privately-held cloud computing and consulting firm based in San Diego, provides cloud computing system integration, implementation and managed infrastructure services along with open source and commercial software business solution consulting.

For more information contact:
Mike Michalik
info@cirrhus9.com
(760) 297-2148 x 6000

 

Cirrhus9 Announces Innovation with Cloud Computing Service Provider Offerings.

San Diego, CA – (Business Wire)

Cirrhus9 today announced the availability of its new C9 CSP Platform. The new CSP offering makes it possible for Service Providers and Technology Companies to rapidly generate new revenue by offering turnkey cloud computing infrastructure as a service (IaaS) to their clients. This low cost cloud computing infrastructure and managed services offering is powered in part by 3tera’s award winning AppLogic cloud computing platform and managed by Cirrhus9. The C9 CSP Platform enables Service Providers, like managed hosting companies, ASP firms, software companies and/or IT services companies, to offer Cloud solutions to their customers with minimal investment, short timelines and with reduced complexity. In addition, Cirrhus9 has configured a suite of Open Source products and management tools which provide low cost prepackaged solutions that include email, document sharing/management, collaboration, learning management and others. The C9 CSP Service is available immediately at cirrhus9.com/csp

The C9 CSP offering allows Services and Technology companies to augment their current business models, offerings and products by extending them to the Cloud. The CSP program also enables companies to now offer cloud solutions and expertise in a privately labeled, tailored cloud architecture.

“In today’s economic climate, many Service Companies that we engage are challenged with clients who have shrinking budgets. As these Service Providers struggle to remain relevant, they are exploring ways in which Cloud Computing can create competitive advantage and actually free up budget dollars for project work,” said Mike Michalik, CEO, Cirrhus9.

“Cirrhus9 new offering is a great example how partners find new ways to work together effectively and successfully in the Cloud Computing space,” said Bert Armijo, SVP sales, marketing and product management, 3Tera Inc. “After almost four years on the market we are excited to see the expansion in the Cloud Computing ecosystem with maturity in our partners’ offerings and the emergence of turn-key Cloud Computing solutions for both Service providers and end customers.”

“As Service Providers and Technology Companies further explore Cloud Computing, they will be able to leverage the deep relationships that Cirrhus9 has developed with the worlds leading Cloud Computing technology companies. Our mission is to help companies use and better understand Cloud technology to achieve measurable results,” continued Michalik. “As a Cloud Integrator, we are passionate about the success of our clients utilizing Cloud technology. For the Service Providers and Technology Companies the net result is that these features bring substantially greater efficiencies, shorter time to market and consistent high-quality infrastructure, with remarkably lower system associated costs.”
 

About 3Tera® AppLogic™ Cloud Computing Platform

 
AppLogic is the first commercially available cloud computing platform that completely removes the cost and complexity associated with infrastructure. Available both for building in-house private clouds and as a platform for cloud computing services, AppLogic allows IT professionals to develop and deploy online applications in minutes instead of weeks, using only a browser to manage and scale on demand fully distributed systems and deliver security and business continuity for all applications, while fully controlling their cloud computing environment.

ABOUT CIRRHUS9

 
Cirrhus9 is a privately-held Cloud Computing and Consulting firm based in San Diego, CA. The company provides cloud computing system integration and managed infrastructure services along with open source and commercial software business solution consulting. Cirrhus9’s strong expertise with FDA Qualification and Validation, working with the applicable regulatory requirements like 21 CFR Part 11 and Sarbanes-Oxley, also brings customers full support for their compliance needs from assessment to implementation.

For more information contact:
Mike Michalik
info@cirrhus9.com
(760) 297-2148 x 6000

 

Thought Leaders to Present the Benefits of Cloud Computing Solutions for the Enterprise.

San Diego, CA – March 31, 2009

3Tera, Inc., the leading innovator of cloud computing technology and utility computing services, and Cirrhus9, provider of cloud computing system integration and managed infrastructure services, announce that the two companies will host a live meeting discussion featuring cloud computing solutions for enterprises. The two companies will present compelling use cases for cloud adoptions, followed by a live demonstration on how to deploy and scale on-line applications in minutes, harnessing the cost savings and fast deployment over a cloud platform.

“IT and the benefits of the private cloud” will take place on April 9, 2009 at 10 a.m. PDT, at the L’Auberge Del Mar, in Del Mar, California, and is free to participate. Mike Michalik, CEO, Cirrhus9, along with Paul Laskin, CIO, Cirrhus9, will be joined by Bert Armijo, SVP sales, marketing and product management, 3Tera, to demonstrate the capabilities of a global cloud platform that incorporates both the use of public cloud service and private cloud platform behind the corporate firewall.

Cloud computing has become one of the hottest topics in technology over the past year and the current economic climate is only accelerating that interest. As IT shops in companies large and small try to do more with less resources, they are looking to cloud computing for its flexible resource usage, low capital costs and ease of management. At this live, interactive event, attendees will learn why enterprises are looking to both public and private clouds and what their considerations are when building their cloud computing solution plans.

About 3Tera® AppLogic™ Cloud Computing Platform

 
AppLogic is the first commercially available cloud computing platform that completely removes the cost and complexity associated with infrastructure. Available both for building in-house private clouds and as a platform for cloud computing services, AppLogic allows IT professionals to develop and deploy online applications in minutes instead of weeks, using only a browser to manage and scale on demand fully distributed systems and deliver security and business continuity for all applications, while fully controlling their cloud computing environment.

ABOUT CIRRHUS9

 
Cirrhus9 is a privately-held Cloud Computing and Consulting firm based in San Diego, CA. The company provides cloud computing system integration and managed infrastructure services along with open source and commercial software business solution consulting. Cirrhus9’s strong expertise with FDA Qualification and Validation, working with the applicable regulatory requirements like 21 CFR Part 11 and Sarbanes-Oxley, also brings customers full support for their compliance needs from assessment to implementation.

For more information contact:
Mike Michalik
info@cirrhus9.com
(760) 297-2148 x 6000

 

Cirrhus9 Announces Innovation in Cloud Computing.

San Diego, CA – October 22, 2008

Cirrhus9 today announced the availability of its new low cost cloud computing infrastructure and related managed services. Powered in part by 3tera’s award winning AppLogic cloud computing platform and managed by Cirrhus9, the new services enable customers to benefit from Internet-scale infrastructure and prepackaged applications while paying only for the resources they actually use. To enhance the clients’ capabilities in the cloud, Cirrhus9 has configured a suite of Open Source products, which provide low cost prepackaged solutions that include email, document sharing, learning management and others. Service is available immediately at Cirrhus9. “In today’s dynamic market place, as the business demand increases and information technology becomes the bottleneck to fast delivery of new services, many companies are looking to find an easier way to bring new functionality online and reduce the cost of supporting and maintaining IT Infrastructure,” said Mike Michalik, CEO, Cirrhus9. “Cloud Computing has the ability to significantly reduce these costs not only by reducing server count, power consumption and data center real estate but more importantly by providing a robust, secure and scalable infrastructure environment. We’ve chosen 3tera’s cloud computing platform as a solution that we can provide to our clients.” “We are happy to work with Cirrhus9, because the company shares our vision for the future of IT and the data center,” said Bert Armijo, senior vice-president Sales, Marketing and Product management, 3Tera, Inc. “Leveraging cloud computing to bring scalable, on-demand, cloud offering is an ideal solution to change the economics of building and operating Internet-scale infrastructure. Cirrhus9′s expertise in FDA Qualification and Validation and their focus on the Life Science industry brings the benefits of cloud computing to new market segments.” “As companies grow, Cirrhus9 provides infrastructure that will automatically scale to meet their computing and storage needs. Most, if not all of the capital investment and expense required to purchase and maintain IT infrastructure, can be eliminated,” continues Michalik. “For the Life Science and other industries the net result is that these features bring substantially greater efficiencies, shorter time to market and consistent high-quality infrastructure, with remarkably lower system associated costs, since you only pay for the compute power, storage and services used.”
 

About 3Tera® AppLogic™ Cloud Computing Platform

 
AppLogic is the first commercially available cloud computing platform that completely removes the cost and complexity associated with infrastructure. Available both for building in-house private clouds and as a platform for cloud computing services, AppLogic allows IT professionals to develop and deploy online applications in minutes instead of weeks, using only a browser to manage and scale on demand fully distributed systems and deliver security and business continuity for all applications, while fully controlling their cloud computing environment.

ABOUT CIRRHUS9

 
Cirrhus9 is a privately-held Cloud Computing and Consulting firm based in San Diego, CA. The company provides cloud computing system integration and managed infrastructure services along with open source and commercial software business solution consulting. Cirrhus9’s strong expertise with FDA Qualification and Validation, working with the applicable regulatory requirements like 21 CFR Part 11 and Sarbanes-Oxley, also brings customers full support for their compliance needs from assessment to implementation.

For more information contact:
Mike Michalik
info@cirrhus9.com
(760) 297-2148 x 6000