NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) (NASDAQ: NTAP) is a leading provider of hybrid cloud data services and data management solutions, helping organizations accelerate digital transformation through agile, secure, and scalable storage infrastructures. The company’s flagship ONTAP software powers a broad portfolio of storage systems, including all-flash and hybrid arrays, scale-out NAS, and object storage platforms. NetApp’s products enable enterprises to store, manage, protect, and move data seamlessly across on-premises, private cloud and public cloud environments.
In addition to its storage hardware and software offerings, NetApp delivers a suite of cloud-native services designed to optimize performance and governance in multi-cloud deployments. Solutions such as Cloud Volumes ONTAP, Cloud Insights and Spot by NetApp allow customers to automate provisioning, monitor resource utilization and reduce costs on leading cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. Complementary data protection and replication tools—such as SnapMirror and SnapCenter—ensure business continuity and rapid recovery in the event of disaster or system failure.
Founded in 1992 in Sunnyvale, California by David Hitz, James Lau and Michael Malcolm, the company originally traded under the name Network Appliance before adopting the NetApp brand in 2008. NetApp went public in 1995 and has since expanded its presence to serve thousands of enterprise, government and service provider customers worldwide. Over the years, NetApp has cultivated partnerships with major technology vendors and established a robust channel ecosystem to extend its reach across diverse industries.
Under the leadership of CEO George Kurian, who took the helm in 2015, NetApp has prioritized innovation in flash storage, cloud integration and data services. The company maintains operations in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region, supporting customers with professional services, training programs and a global network of support centers. NetApp continues to invest in research and development, collaborating with industry players to address emerging trends in artificial intelligence, edge computing and security.