3PAR

3PAR provides utility storage systems for enterprises, financial services firms, cloud computing service providers and government entities. Put simply, it is about building software for you when nothing off the shelf fits.

The natural audience is companies with a specific process to automate. Related areas on their profile: Cloud Data Services, Data Storage and Virtualization. They are a large team, 501 to 1,000 people, which usually shapes who they work with. Bigger vendor, more process. Budget time for procurement.

3PAR is based in Fremont, California. You can read more at 3par.com.

Our checklist for this category: portfolio relevance, who owns the code, and how they handle changes. Get the renewal terms in writing before the first invoice.

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