Press Releases

Sphere 3D’s HVE Technology Selected by Coppell Independent School District

March 19, 2018

HVE adds another million-dollar account with datacenter infrastructure modernization win
SAN JOSE, CA – March 19, 2018 – Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY), a containerization, virtualization, and data management solutions provider, today announced that Coppell ISD has selected the company’s HVE technology to upgrade the district’s technology infrastructure in their primary and secondary datacenters through HVE authorized reseller, Cynergy Technology. Download Full Press Release

HVE-3DGFX for Graphic Intense VDI Workloads Drives Multiple Wins to Kick Off 2018

January 08, 2018

-Recent Multiple Customer Wins Help HVE Surpass 300 Customer Milestone   
SAN JOSE (Calif.) – Jan. 5, 2018. Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY), a containerization, virtualization, and data management solutions provider, is pleased to announce that HVE ConneXions has recently secured purchase orders with a number of customers, including Bainbridge Island School District, SGH Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., and Superior Construction Services to deploy next-generation desktop virtualization solutions.  These latest customer wins have helped HVE surpass 300 customers to date and an expanded geographical presence by leveraging the Sphere 3D channel ecosystem. Download Full Press Release

Sphere 3D Introduces New HVE HyperConverged Open Architecture with Support for Glassware 2.0 Containers and V3 Desktop Cloud Orchestrator

August 28, 2017

-Organizations can now benefit from a lower TCO by deploying an open software defined datacenter infrastructure designed to eliminate vendor lock in and provide greater flexibility-
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Aug. 28, 2017 – Sphere 3D Corp.  (NASDAQ: ANY), a containerization, virtualization, and data management solutions provider, is pleased to announce the introduction of a new HVE branded HyperConverged Infrastructure (HCI) Open Architecture (“OA”). Download Full Press Release

Sphere 3D Introduces New Datrium Ready Nodes for the Open Software Defined Data Center

August 28, 2017

San Jose Calif. – August 27, 2017 – Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY), a containerization, virtualization, and data management solutions provider, is pleased to announce the availability of Sphere 3D’s new HVE Datrium Ready Compute Nodes utilizing Intel V5 processors that provide advanced Flash and NVMe server side read-cache drive architecture. Announced May 2nd, 2017, HVE servers obtained “Datrium ready” nodes classification and the new line of Intel V5 enabled servers continue to utilize the proven Flash and NVMe technologies that support Datrium Open Converged server side requirements. Download Full Press Release

Sphere 3D’s Glassware 2.0 Now Available as an Open Virtual Appliance for Deployment on VMWare ESXi Hosts and on HVE All Flash and NVMe Appliances

August 28, 2017

-Customers can now utilize Glassware’s Microsoft based Containers to migrate end user computing legacy apps and seamlessly deploy them through an OVA on existing VMware infrastructure- 
SAN JOSE, CA – August 28, 2017 – Sphere 3D Corp.  (NASDAQ: ANY), a containerization, virtualization, and data management solutions provider, is pleased to announce the availability of its Glassware 2.0® (“Glassware”) containers as an Open Virtual Appliance for deployment on VMware ESXi Hosts. Download Full Press Release

Sphere 3D’s HVE VDI Coupled with Overland-Tandberg SnapServer All Flash Array Selected by FTSE Listed Company for Strategic Infrastructure Modernization Project

August 15, 2017

SAN JOSE, Calif. – August 15, 2017 – Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY), a containerization, virtualization, and data management solutions provider, announced today that a Europe based FTSE listed company, a leader in support services and construction, has selected HVE Virtualization Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) coupled with Overland-Tandberg SnapServer All Flash Array (ARA) for its strategic desktop modernization program and storage expansion projects.  This particular customer has a workforce of approximately 80,000 people worldwide and a history of success that dates back over 100 years. Download Full Press Release

Sphere 3D’s HVE/UCX ConneXions Awarded Data Center Infrastructure Deployment Contract Valued at Over $500K

June 29, 2017

SAN JOSE, Calif. – June 29, 2017 – Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY), a containerization, virtualization and data management solutions provider, announced today that its professional services group, led by the UCX team, has been awarded a contract valued at over $500k to support technology initiatives for a School District (SD) in Oklahoma. Download Full Press Release

Sphere 3D Launches HVE NVMe Appliances

June 14, 2017

Supports next-generation high-speed performance, reliability, and immediate accessibility demands
SAN JOSE, CA – June 14, 2017 – Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY), a containerization, virtualization, and data management solutions provider, is pleased to announce the release of its new HVE Appliances supporting Non-Volatile Memory express (NVMe) technology.   These NVMe enabled appliances allow for over 3 times the drive read / write performance when compared to SSD only platforms, and are available as either converged and hyperconverged appliances or “Datrium Ready” open converged nodes. Download Full Press Release

Sphere 3D and Datrium Partner to Accelerate Open Convergence Adoption for the Private Cloud Data Center

May 02, 2017

Sphere 3D releases its first set “Datrium ready” node bundles for simple, blazing fast virtual server and desktop performance
SAN JOSE, Calif. and SUNNYVALE, Calif. – May 2, 2017 – Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY), a containerization, virtualization, and data management solutions provider, and Datrium, the leading provider of Open Converged Infrastructure for private clouds, are pleased to announce Sphere 3D’s HVE line has obtained “Datrium ready” nodes classification. Download Full Press Release

Sphere 3D’s HVE VDI Technology Selected by Gollob Morgan Peddy, Certified Public Accountants

April 27, 2017

CPA firm expands VDI infrastructure to meet long-term objectives and industry demands
SAN JOSE, CA – April 27, 2017 – Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY), a containerization, virtualization, and data management solutions provider, today announced that Gollob Morgan Peddy PC has selected the company’s HVE technology for a complete VDI expansion through authorized reseller, Cynergy Technology. Download Full Press Release

Sphere 3D Awarded Contract Valued at Approximately $3 Million

March 30, 2017

HVE virtualization group, has received purchase orders totaling just under $3 million for phase 2 of a multiphase digital transformation contract
SAN JOSE, Calif. – March 30^th, 2017 – Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY), a containerization, virtualization and data management solutions provider, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $3 million to provide a next-generation campus network and architecture to support a smooth evolution to Software-Defined Networking (SDN) for an Independent School District (“ISD”) that is an existing customer of its HVE virtualization group. Download Full Press Release

The Beck Group Implements Graphic Intensive VDI Deployment with HVE Solution from Sphere 3D

March 23, 2017

Storied pioneer in the building industry continues to innovate with adoption of VDI optimized for GPU workloads
SAN JOSE, CA – March 23, 2017 – Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY), a containerization, virtualization, and data management solutions provider, today announced that The Beck Group has successfully implemented an HVE solution for its Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), including VDI for GPU intensive workloads. Download Full Press Release

Sphere 3D’s HVE Technology Selected by Award Winning Texas Spine and Joint Hospital

February 23, 2017

Medical community looks to IT modernization to enhance patient care services
SAN JOSE, CA – February 23, 2017 – Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY), a containerization, virtualization, and data management solutions provider, today announced that Texas Spine and Joint Hospital has selected the company’s HVE technology for a complete upgrade of its server, storage, and end-user environments through authorized reseller, Cynergy Technology. Download Full Press Release

Alcorn State University Selects Sphere 3D’s HVE for Initial Journey into Desktop Virtualization

February 06, 2017

Deployment of appliances at multiple locations provides for predictable and simple, yet powerful VDI solution
SAN JOSE, CA – February 6, 2017 – Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ: ANY), a containerization, virtualization, and data management solutions provider, today announced that Alcorn State University (Alcorn) has selected HVE ConneXions Desktop Virtualization (VDI) technology for its initial VDI deployment of 100 desktops, with future plans to expand to additional appliances and desktops as a part of the university’s classroom technology modernization efforts. Download Full Press Release

Biloxi Public School District Selects HVE for Desktop Virtualization

January 31, 2017

Sphere 3D’s virtualization portfolio provides state of the art technology enabling the enhancement of their Virtual Lab, STEM Program, and Virtual Classrooms
SAN JOSE, CA – January 31, 2017 – Sphere 3D Corp.  (NASDAQ: ANY), a containerization, virtualization, and data management solutions provider, today announced that Biloxi Public Schools (BPS) has selected HVE ConneXions (HVE) Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) technology for their classroom VDI environment expansion through authorized reseller, Howard Technologies. Download Full Press Release

Sphere 3D Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire HVE and Unified ConneXions

January 19, 2017

Accretive acquisition adds advanced technology and expertise

HVE ConneXions Launches New "MINI" Server Line

July 09, 2015

HVE ConneXions is proud to announce the release of a new line of next-generation servers based around market demands for lower cost compute and converged storage platforms utilizing current advanced server technology solutions. Added to HVE's full line of converged and non-converged solutions, these new MINI appliances offer incredible virtualization opportunities to organizations of any size.

HVE ConneXions Releases Innovative VDI Appliance Engineered for Outstanding 3D VDI Performance

April 20, 2015

HVE ConneXions has announced the world-wide release of a groundbreaking VDI appliance, the HVE-3DGFX, which revolutionizes 3D software capabilities within a VDI environment. This hyper-converged appliance delivers next-generation configurations to support 3D graphic user requirements and 3D performance levels that are comparable to physical workstations and provides a much lower TCO. Download Full Press Release

HVE ConneXions Adds New Reseller: Howard Technology Solutions

April 06, 2015

HVE ConneXions is proud to announce Howard Technology Solutions as a new reseller of HVE storage and virtualization solutions throughout the southeastern region of the United States. Download Full Press Release