{"id":17847,"date":"2025-03-04T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.otava.com\/?post_type=press&p=17847"},"modified":"2025-03-04T14:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T14:00:00","slug":"hyperconverged-infrastructure-pioneer-alan-conboy-joins-otava-as-field-chief-technology-officer","status":"publish","type":"press","link":"https:\/\/www.otava.com\/press\/hyperconverged-infrastructure-pioneer-alan-conboy-joins-otava-as-field-chief-technology-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"Hyperconverged Infrastructure Pioneer Alan Conboy Joins OTAVA as Field Chief Technology Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 4, 2025\u00a0 \u2013 OTAVA\u00ae,<\/a> \u00a0a leader in secure and compliant multi-cloud solutions, today announced the appointment of industry veteran and hyperconverged infrastructure technology evangelist Alan Conboy<\/a> as Field Chief Technical Officer (CTO).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAlan is not only a technical pioneer but a passionate and committed expert that we are fortunate to have on our team,\u201d said Brian Hoekelman<\/a>, Vice President of Product and Business Development, OTAVA. \u201cAs we continue to evolve our product portfolio, working to meet organizations where they are, Alan will be instrumental in shaping our strategy and vision.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As Field CTO for Edge Computing and Data Protection, Conboy will drive OTAVA\u2019s edge computing strategy to unlock new opportunities to serve distributed enterprises modernizing their applications and businesses seeking alternatives for Broadcom\/VMware. As organizations evaluate how to deploy applications closer to the user location and centralize management across highly distributed companies, Conboy\u2019s contributions will support customers\u2019 exceptional experience with OTAVA\u2019s data protection solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOTAVA has built a strong culture and is achieving its goal of making today\u2019s complex data protection technology approachable, actionable, and affordable for all,\u201d said Conboy. \u201cJoining OTAVA gives me the opportunity to see my vision of simplifying technology with an all-inclusive core-to-edge cloud platform come to fruition. I am thrilled to be part of this great team and look forward to shaping the future of enterprise data protection.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A technology evangelist specializing in designing, prototyping, selling, and implementing disruptive storage and virtualization technologies, Conboy was one of the original members of the Scale Computing team, and helped create the Scale Computing Platform from the ground up. Most recently he served as Scale Computing\u2019s Field CTO responsible for the company\u2019s technology strategy and creating significant technology partnerships and an ecosystem to support the Scale SC\/\/Platform. Earlier, Conboy held positions at Sun Microsystems, Computer Associates, IBM, LeftHand Networks, ADIC, CreekPath Systems, and Spectra Logic. Conboy is notably one of the first movers in the X86\/X64 hyperconvergence space, and one of the first 30 people ever certified by SNIA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About OTAVA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OTAVA is a global, recognized leader in delivering secure multi-cloud solutions with a personal touch. Its extensive portfolio is powered by world-class technology partners, backed with expert intelligence, and tailored to help businesses and service providers achieve their individual goals while protecting mission-critical data. With its flexible solutions, fortified security, colocation offerings, and professional services, OTAVA empowers its clients with everything they need to thrive in the cloud and stay focused on what they do best. To learn how OTAVA can maximize your potential, go to OTAVA.com and follow us on LinkedIn<\/a>, X<\/a>, and Facebook<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media Contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christy Kemp<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ckemp@dahliapr.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ANN ARBOR, Mich., March 4, 2025\u00a0 \u2013 OTAVA\u00ae, \u00a0a leader in secure and compliant multi-cloud solutions, today announced the appointment of industry veteran and hyperconverged infrastructure technology evangelist Alan Conboy as Field Chief Technical Officer (CTO). \u201cAlan is not only a technical pioneer but a passionate and committed expert that we are fortunate to have on our team,\u201d said Brian Hoekelman, Vice President of Product and Business Development, OTAVA. \u201cAs we continue to evolve our product portfolio, working to meet organizations where they are, Alan will be instrumental in shaping our strategy and vision.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 As Field CTO for Edge Computing and Data Protection, Conboy will drive OTAVA\u2019s edge computing strategy to unlock new opportunities to serve distributed enterprises modernizing their applications and businesses seeking alternatives for Broadcom\/VMware. 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