Western Digital Corp. announced that its subsidiary Western Digital Technologies, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its ActiveScale business to Quantum Corp., an industry leader in storing and managing video content and unstructured data.
The announcement follows Western Digital’s announced strategic intent to exit Storage Systems and optimize its Data Center Systems business around Storage Platforms. Western Digital completed the sale of its IntelliFlash product lines to DDN last year.
“With their complementary portfolio of software defined solutions and technologies, and established customer base, Quantum is well positioned to build on the ActiveScale systems business,“ said Phil Bullinger, senior vice president & general manager of the Data Center business. “Both Western Digital and Quantum are committed to executing a smooth transition for all stakeholders and ensuring that customers will continue to receive best-in-class service and support.”
