Manual data migrations are error prone and time consuming, but a necessary evil as windows file servers run out of space, technology is refreshed, or environments develop hot spots.
Solutions such as AutoVirt, that allow users to automate the process and migrate data based on set policies, reduce the risk and manpower associated with performing migrations. Because the solution is completely out of band and migrations are performed as a background task, migrations happen faster and users see virtually no performance impact. 
Terri McClure, Analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG)
AutoVirt in the News - 2011
"By definition, unstructured data comes in many forms. Be it spreadsheets, documents, images or other files, the proliferation of information that does not adhere to a set data model can pose a significant challenge for enterprises on the storage front."
"AutoVirt has broken out its channel partner program to help OEMs, VARs and SIs leverage AutoVirt’s file migration and management software."
"We're delighted with the opportunity to partner with AutoVirt, and deliver their file virtualization technology to our customers. While file access and agility is critical to any data migration project, the complete file intelligence that the AutoVirt Global Namespace solution provides is the complete panacea for our customers. The AutoVirt solution gives ICI the ability to assess, migrate and manage our customer's unstructured data, providing them with an optimized file environment," said Jamie Shepard, Executive Vice President of Technology Solutions for ICI.
"New in this release is the ability for AutoVirt to assess your storage and classify it into tiers. It can analyze where your documents are stored and make sure only certain types of document are stored in a certain tier. The new version can also treat cloud storage as another tier, letting you integrate your offsite storage with your onsite storage and managing all of it."
“AutoVirt allows clients to use their and embedded links, even after the files have been moved. "VARs see us as an easy solution to improve their storage offerings. [Users] can move data around storage devices very quickly and efficiently," said Ed Spies, vice president of finance and operations.”
“AutoVirt software version 3.5, launched Monday, adds a scanning feature that identifies and categorizes file data in storage area networks and cloud computing environments.”
“From time to time, I like to check in with someone actually using technology rather than just listening to suppliers. This time, I communicated with Bruce Jamieson…”
“To address this issue, the folks at Auto-Virt have come up with file virtualization technology that makes it easier to migrate data across different file systems. The company recently released version 3.5…”
“The 27-year-old firm’s New England portfolio includes software companies like AutoVirt…”
"VARs see us as an easy solution to improve their storage offerings. [Users] can move data around storage devices very quickly and efficiently," said Ed Spies, vice president of finance and operations.”
“Our round-up of intriguing new products from HP, Apple, and others.”
“I spent some time chatting with AutoVIrt about the importance of data mobility and the release of the newest version of their product, AutoVirt 3.5.”
“I thought it would be a good idea to go a little deeper into AutoVirt's offering and get a better understanding of their goals and motivation. Also, as great as a product may be, that point is somewhat moot if an MSP can't make money on it or lacks vendor support, so I thought I would go to the source and get the answers.”
“AutoVirt today announced the general availability of AutoVirt software version 3.5 (v3.5) featuring new assessment functionality and ease-of-deployment enhancements that enable fast and 100% accurate file data migration”
“Let’s face it, data migration is not the sort of thing most people get excited about, and even computer geeks like myself tend to shy away from the topic. The truth of the matter is that it is seldom an easy process, much less an enjoyable one, yet it remains a necessary evil.”
