[Avere] is radically changing the economics of data storage. Avere's hybrid cloud solutions give companies - for the first time - the ability to put an end to the rising cost and complexity of data storage by allowing customers the freedom to store files anywhere in the cloud or on premises without sacrificing the performance, availability or security of their data. Based in Pittsburgh, Avere is led by veterans and thought leaders in the data storage industry and is backed by investors Lightspeed Venture Partners, Menlo Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Tenaya Capital, and Western Digital Capital. For more information, visit www.averesystems.com. PITTSBURGH, PA - -- Avere Systems, a leading provider of enterprise storage for the hybrid cloud, today announced that Avere is helping Illumination Mac Guff, the French animation studio behind major features such as the successful "Despicable Me" franchise and the Dr. Seuss story "The Lorax," accelerate its visual effects work....

Illumination Mac Guff Increases Film Output with Smart Storage Design by Avere; Leading French Animation House Behind "Despicable Me" Franchise and "The Lorax" Deploys Avere FXT Series