Right after the acquisition of DDUP was announced, NetApp had it's quarterly all hands.
Dan Warmenhoven invited Frank Slootman, CEO of DDUP, to come and speak. His speech was recorded and is now available on youtube.
Frank Slootman talks about NetApp, Data Domain, the rationale for the acquisition, and culture.
And the rationale is still pretty obvious, Data Domain allows NetApp to penetrate into more accounts faster by picking a specific entry point where they have compelling technology.
But there is one funny moment when he describes ex-EMC employees as ex-chain-smokers that needed rehabilitation.
Yep that's hilarious. But not as funny as "EMC Mailroom, Slootman speaking, how may I help you"? Or "How many sugars do you take in your coffee Mr Tucci"?
Posted by: The Captain | July 15, 2009 at 06:46 PM