Cache IQ

Cache IQ is a network computing startup that developed an inline caching appliance for network-attached storage. Put simply, it is about managing your IT, from help desk to infrastructure, as an outside partner.

It makes the most sense for small and mid-sized companies. They also list Hardware, so expect those to show up in the feature set. They are a very small team, 1 to 10 people, which usually shapes who they work with. You will probably talk to the people who build it, which is great until you need 24/7 support.

Cache IQ is based in Austin, Texas. More on cacheiq.com.

Our checklist for this category: response SLAs, onboarding, and what is billed per hour. A short pilot with your real data tells you more than any demo.

If you have worked with Cache IQ, tell the next buyer what you paid and what surprised you. That is the part of this page we cannot write.