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The reason for updating the Wikipedia page is to provide an accurate and factual record of DataCore's recent acquisitions and investments, ensuring the page reflects the company's latest developments.
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| key_people = Dave Zabrowski, CEO<br /> George Teixeira, Executive Chairman
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| products = [[Software-defined storage]], [[storage virtualization]], [[hyper-converged infrastructure]], [[object storage]], [[file system]]
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'''DataCore''', also known as '''DataCore Software''', is a developer of [[software-defined storage]] based in [[Fort Lauderdale, Florida]], United States. The company is a pioneer in the development of [[Storage area network|SAN]] virtualization technology, and offers software-defined storage for [[Block (data storage)|block]], [[File system|file]], and [[Object storage|object]] storage across core [[data center]], [[Edge computing|edge]] and [[Cloud computing|cloud]] environments.
 
==History==
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In January 2021, DataCore acquired Caringo, Inc., enabling the company to offer block, file, and object storage. DataCore announced the global availability of DataCore Swarm object storage software in April 2021 as a result of the acquisition.<ref>{{Cite web|title=DataCore Software buys Caringo to fill object storage gap|url=https://www.techtarget.com/searchstorage/news/252495356/DataCore-Software-buys-Caringo-to-fill-object-storage-gap|access-date=2022-02-13|website=SearchStorage|language=en}}</ref> In November 2021, DataCore acquired MayaData, the original developer of [[Cloud native computing|cloud-native]] storage platform OpenEBS and Mayastor.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-11-18|title=DataCore Acquires MayaData to Expand Storage Portfolio|url=https://containerjournal.com/features/datacore-acquires-mayadata-to-expand-storage-portfolio/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=Container Journal|language=en-US}}</ref>
 
In May 2022, DataCore launched Bolt, a container-native storage software to deploy and run stateful applications at scale on Kubernetes clusters.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-05-17 |title=DataCore Bolt strikes at enterprise Kubernetes |url=https://www.techtarget.com/searchstorage/news/252518336/DataCore-Bolt-strikes-at-enterprise-Kubernetes |website=TechTarget SearchStorage}}</ref>
 
In January 2023, DataCore acquired Object Matrix,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-24 |title=DataCore expands archiving with Object Matrix |url=https://blocksandfiles.com/2023/01/24/datacore-buys-object-matrix/ |website=Blocks & Files}}</ref> an object storage supplier focused on the media and entertainment industry.
 
In April 2023, DataCore introduced a new division of the company, Perifery,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-13 |title=DataCore Software introduces new division Perifery |url=https://www.broadcastprome.com/news/datacore-software-introduces-new-division-perifery/ |website=BroadcastProME}}</ref> with a focus on [[Edgestorage computing|edge]]solutions and workflows for the media and entertainment industry.
 
In October 2023, DataCore acquired Workflow Intelligence Nexus (WIN)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zwets |first=Berry |date=2023-10-27 |title=DataCore acquires edge AI technology Workflow Intelligence Nexus |url=https://www.techzine.eu/news/infrastructure/112614/datacore-acquires-edge-ai-technology-workflow-intelligence-nexus/ |website=Techzine}}</ref> to strengthen its Perifery division with AI-driven workflow automation. WIN’s technology powers Perifery AI+,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kurz |first=Phil |date=2024-07-20 |title=Perifery Introduces AI+ 2.0 Suite of Tools |url=https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/perifery-introduces-ai-20-suite-of-tools |website=TV Tech}}</ref> enabling metadata generation, transcription, facial and object recognition, automated translation and other AI-enabled services for media content management and monetization.
 
In July 2024, DataCore secured $60 million in funding from Vistara Growth<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mellor |first=Chris |date=2024-07-16 |title=DataCore gets AI development funding dollars |url=https://blocksandfiles.com/2024/07/16/datacore-gets-ai-development-funding-dollars/ |website=Blocks & Files}}</ref>, which will support the expansion of its technology portfolio and operations, investment in emerging technologies like AI and cybersecurity, and enhancements to its storage solutions.
 
In February 2025, DataCore acquired Arcastream's file system business<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zwets |first=Berry |date=2025-02-05 |title=DataCore stronger in file storage via Arcastream acquisition |url=https://www.techzine.eu/blogs/infrastructure/128464/datacore-stronger-in-file-storage-via-arcastream-acquisition/ |access-date= |website=Techzine}}</ref> from [[Kalray|Kalray Inc.]], enabling it to provide high-performance file storage for data-intensive workloads, including AI and HPC. This acquisition also brought together Perifery and Pixitmedia<ref>{{Cite web |last=Priestly |first=Jenny |title=Perifery acquires Pixitmedia to expand post-production capabilities |url=https://www.tvbeurope.com/production-post/mind-the-gap-perifery-acquires-pixitmedia-to-expand-post-production-capabilities |website=TVBEurope}}</ref>, unifying the divisions of DataCore and Arcastream focused on solutions for the media and entertainment industry.
 
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