Core Insights - SmartX, founded in 2013, focuses on hyper-converged infrastructure products and solutions, and has completed 10 rounds of financing with investors including Lenovo Ventures and Samsung Investment [1][3] - The company is preparing for an IPO on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board, with Guotai Junan as the advisory institution [1] - In 2023, SmartX was recognized as a national "specialized and innovative" small giant enterprise [1] Company Overview - SmartX's core technology is a self-developed distributed block storage system, which aims to replace traditional storage solutions, particularly targeting EMC's market position [2] - The company serves industries heavily reliant on IT infrastructure, including finance, manufacturing, and healthcare, with notable clients such as Foxconn and China Merchants Bank [2] - According to IDC's report in October 2023, SmartX holds the top position in the hyper-converged software market with an 18.1% market share [2] Founders and Team - The company was co-founded by Xu Wenhao, Wang Hongyi, and Zhang Kai, all Tsinghua University alumni, who are driven by a passion for software and hardware integration [1][3] - Xu Wenhao, the chairman and general manager, holds a dual master's degree in computer science from Tsinghua University and the University of British Columbia [4] - The founders have extensive experience in virtualization, private cloud, and distributed storage, having previously worked at companies like Nimbula and VMware [4]
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