NetApp Inc.: The Clear Winner in Virtualization Space
Joshua Hayes submits:Virtualization is fast becoming the buzz word much like dot com did in the late 1990s. Converting to virtualization IT departments are looking to slash costs from existing IT spending, but avoid losing any functionality. The move will be friendly to budgets, but IT departments will need to spend on infrastructure to support the move into the virtual world. Storage is a key component to the new virtual world and when we dig deeper a leader emerges within the space.
Netapp Inc (NTAP) is the clear winner in the space with rivals coming from IBM (IBM), EMC (EMC), and Isilon Systems (ISLN). However, the company has been able to sport better fundamental growth numbers than its rivals. While risks may lie in their inability to grow beyond their core product line, for now the company has been able to produce as proven by its positive cash flow of $2.07 a share and a return on equity of 25%. Complete Story »
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