2019 Storage Leaders: Hybrid NAS Array

Hybrid NAS Array: Ethernet-based hybrid (disk and SSD) arrays which provide access to files using network file sharing protocols such as NFS, SMB/CIFS, or AFP.

IT Pros voted Dell EMC as Market leader for Hybrid NAS Arrays, dethroning former eight-time leader, NetApp. Dell EMC also gained Price, Performance, and Service & Support. NetApp—second place Market leader—claimed the Innovation leader award as well as tying with Dell EMC for Reliability. HPE rounded out the top three Market leader positions.

Market Leader: Dell EMC

Price Leader: Dell EMC

Performance Leader: Dell EMC

Reliability Leader: Dell EMC & NetApp (tie)

Innovation Leader: NetApp

Service & Support Leader: Dell EMC