Panel Discussion: The Varied Approaches to Data De-Duplication - Which Approach is Right for You?
Moderator: Arun Taneja , Founder & Consulting Analyst, Taneja Group

Panelists: Brian Biles, Co-founder and Vice President of Product Management, Data Domain; Miklos Sandorfi, Chief Technology Officer, Sepaton; Dave Therrien,Vice President and Founder, ExaGrid Systems; Neville Yates, Chief Technology Officer, Diligent Technologies

In a panel discussion moderated by Arun Taneja, executives from leading companies in the data protection market will discuss the different approaches to data de-duplication and the appropriate environmentseach should be considered for.  As many products with de-duplication have now been rolled-out, the discussion will revolve around the different approaches that exist today, whether it be hash based, content aware or HyperFactor and how these approaches compare to one another.  In addition, the panelists will address achieving de-duplication inline vs. post process and the hidden operational issues involved with each. 

As a result of participating in this session, attendees will be able to: 

• Gain insight on the different approaches to data de-duplication so that they can start to determine the right approach for their particular environment
• Discuss the important pros/cons to each approach of data de-duplication so that they can measure the operational impact the technology may have on their environment
• Gain insight to the questions they should ask of these vendors in order to meet their current and future needs for their data protection infrastructures