Storage firms face take-over
As the growth of the Internet turns storage management into a core business issue, major business software suppliers are looking to acquire or form partnership deals with specialist storage management software firms.
The growth of Web-based e-business is turning storage management into one of the most important aspects of information systems management  one that is essential for ensuring that front-end and back-end e-business applications work effectively.
A measure of its growing importance is the fact that major business software suppliers are looking to snap up specialist storage management software firms. One such move is Computer Associates' purchase of Sterling Software for $4bn.
