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Open-E, the Data Storage Software Company

We are experts in data storage solutions for companies of any size and business model.

At Open-E, we work to provide you with peace of mind, by ensuring that your data is always accessible, secure and stored properly via a software solution that offers high performance, the best TCO on the market and ever-increasing data availability capabilities. We believe the safety of your business starts with the safety of your data. Thus, we aim to build data storage software that can be used as the foundation of your business development, safety, and success.

We have over 20 years of experience in implementing data storage solutions in a variety of industries all over the world. All in all, we performed over 38,000 implementations in over 100 coun- tries now with our team of experienced data storage experts, as well as a wide network of resellers, technology partners, and satisfied customers.

Why Open-E Products?

We value the individuality of each business, so we make our solutions versatile.

Our products will ideally fit your business needs and will provide the respective protection of your data. With Open-E software, you can get more benefits from your existing hardware, accelerate performance, minimize downtimes and assure uninterrupted business operations.

Open-E JovianDSS

Open-E JovianDSS is a ZFS- and Linux based data storage software designed especially for enterprise-sized storage environments. With its unique features, the product ensures highest data reliability and integrity, and addresses the needs of enterprise users seeking a unified NAS and SAN solution with thin provisioning, compression and deduplication.

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What Can You Get?

Hardware Independence & Optimized TCO

Superior Performance

Data High Availability

Flexibility and Compatibility

Solutions for Cloud and Virtualization

Open‑E Globally

Open-E Sp. z o. o.

Strzelców Bytomskich 87B
Bytom, 41-914 / Poland

Open-E, Inc.

2853 Wendy Springs Court
Marietta, GA 30062 / United States of America

Open-E GmbH

Lindberghstrasse 5
Puchheim/Munich, D-82178 / Germany

Open-E GmbH

7-22-7 Misaki, Funabashi-Shi
Chiba, 274-0812 / Japan

Over 40,000 implementations

Over 100 countries

Technology Alliances

extensive technology compatibility list for OEMs and system integrators over 500 products from nearly 30 vendors:

... and many others!

Meet the Open‑E
Management Team

Krzysztof Franek

CEO and President

Krzysztof (Kristof) Franek founded Open-E in 1998, where he has been serving as CEO and President ever since. Krzysztof is a widely recognized expert on the storage market. He has over 30 years of experience in the IT industry in various sales & managerial leadership positions.

Janusz Bak

CTO

Janusz Bak joined Open-E in 1999 and has been serving as Open-E's CTO ever since. Janusz has over 30 years of software engineering experience and is a recognized expert on storage technologies. Before Open-E, Janusz headed up German support operations at Aztech Ssytems and at Mega.

Topper Power

Senior Vice President of Business Development

Topper held senior roles in several international firms, doing structured finance deals. He also advised Krzysztof on funding Open-E in terms of marketing, business planning, product sourcing, bank relations, and hiring. Currently, his mission at the company is to lead business development for new growth initiatives.

Todd Maxwell

Vice President of Global Support and Technical Sales

In 2006, Todd Maxwell joined the Open-E team to grow and support existing as well as new markets in North America and Canada. Todd has more than 20 years of diverse experience in the data storage field.

Mirosław Franek

Vice President of Engineering

Miroslaw Franek joined Open-E in 2001 to oversee Open-E's engineering and software development as the Vice-President of Engineering. Over 30 years of software development experience, including game development, VGA drivers, smart card reader development, and financial software for Stock Exchanges.

Moya Joosten

Senior Director of Finance

Moya Joosten began working with Open-E in 2015 as the Senior Director of Finance. Moya has more than 30 years of experience in senior financial positions. She has an extensive background in developing and administering multi-faceted business strategies, policies, and procedures for companies.

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Open-E, the Data Storage Software Company

We are experts in data storage solutions for companies of any size and business model.