The addition of StarWind expands DataCore’s reach in hyperconverged infrastructure capabilities to edge environments – building on its proven expertise in core data centers.
DataCore Software, a leading provider of data infrastructure and management solutions, announced the acquisition of StarWind Software, a well-established name in hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) tailored for edge and remote office/branch office (ROBO) deployments. The strategic move significantly broadens DataCore’s capabilities beyond the core data center, enabling the company to deliver streamlined, software-defined HCI solutions to support highly distributed business operations.
As enterprises increasingly generate and rely on mission-critical data at the edge, the demand for scalable, easy-to-manage infrastructure has surged. According to Gartner, approximately 75% of enterprise data will be created and processed outside of traditional data centers by 2025. This trend is evident across industries—whether it’s retailers leveraging in-store analytics, manufacturers using real-time monitoring to avoid equipment failures, healthcare providers managing decentralized patient data, or banks ensuring seamless branch-level transaction processing.
With StarWind’s advanced technology, DataCore is uniquely positioned to meet these evolving requirements. The combined offering delivers a unified HCI platform designed to simplify infrastructure, reduce complexity, and enhance efficiency across diverse and distributed IT environments.
Together, DataCore and StarWind now offer one of the industry’s most comprehensive storage portfolios—encompassing block, file, S3 object, and container-native storage. This aligns with DataCore.NEXT, the company’s strategic vision to support heterogeneous workloads and deployment models across core, cloud, and edge environments using flexible, best-of-breed, software-defined solutions.
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“This acquisition represents a significant leap toward realizing our DataCore.NEXT vision,” said Dave Zabrowski, CEO of DataCore. “Merging our strengths with StarWind’s trusted edge and ROBO expertise allows us to deliver reliable HCI that works seamlessly from central data centers to the most remote locations. We are focused on giving organizations greater choice, control, and a more straightforward path for managing data wherever it resides.”
Managing IT infrastructure across distributed locations comes with increasing challenges—particularly as organizations are pressed to do more with limited resources. With constrained budgets and minimal onsite staff, there’s a growing need for compact, resilient platforms that are easy to deploy and manage. The integration of StarWind enhances DataCore’s ability to meet these demands, offering a compelling alternative to traditional HCI solutions.
The news was well-received by longtime DataCore partner Virtual Effect.
“We love the DataCore.NEXT vision, which optimizes how customers manage data across core, cloud, and edge environments,” said John Greenwood, Chief Strategy Officer at Virtual Effect. “DataCore already leads the industry with one of the broadest software-defined storage portfolios. The addition of StarWind brings another best-in-class solution into the fold, further strengthening their edge offerings and reinforcing their commitment to customer agility and infrastructure independence.”
“Joining the DataCore family allows us to bring our high-performance virtual SAN technology to a wider audience,” said Anton Kolomyeytsev, CEO of StarWind. “With growing uncertainty around Broadcom-VMware’s vSAN licensing and pricing—particularly in distributed and cost-sensitive environments—organizations are rethinking their infrastructure strategies. Together with DataCore, we are delivering greater flexibility, performance, and freedom from hardware and hypervisor lock-in without compromising simplicity or control.”
With this acquisition, DataCore solidifies its position as a leader in next-generation data infrastructure, delivering a unified platform designed to support today’s distributed, data-driven enterprises.