Is "if" the paramount key word in your post?

viking86, the presentation is at 8:30 am standard pacific time so that would leave them enough time to have a filing in before the conference.

Just tried to register but Sphere 3D presentation isn't "clickable"

....but don't forget everyone has its reputation and that's not easy to get rid off.

redwing992006, can you post the link of that video? Thanks.

There were 2 articles with quite a different way to present and name "matter", it's interesting to combine contents and contemplate for a while:
http://www.neowin.net/news/leaked-slides-detail-microsofts-nano-server---the-future-nucleus-of-windows-server
http://www.v3.co.uk/v3-uk/news/2397869/mwc-microsoft-details-how-universal-apps-will-run-across-different-device-formats
And indeed logic tells us neither Michael K nor Peter B would prefer not to tweet about the contents if this "developments" would be negative for S3D.
To me this isn't to be classified as "noise"!

And the sheer volume is very telling!

Thanks for your diligence JB!

Sure sons4, his hint couldn't be more obvious and I believe this will boost the S3D V3 sales a lot!

donkschmonk, in some of my previous messages I have:
- iterated the increased sales of RDX and the fact that with the most recent RDX generation S3D is capable to take in a lot of customers that previously bought via a licencee.
- that EMC dropped Ingram Micro as their distributor and that Promark will consequently try to fill the vacuum created with some OVRL products that were recently upgraded
- that tape storage is getting more popular again...
These are good reasons why I see OVRL will do much better than last year when the integration of Tandberg wasn't fully consumed and re-organisation with cost saving had only started in the last 2 Q

Great development, nice to read that!

Jason McGee, IBM Cloud explains why it's the year of the hybrid cloud
Interesting and it confirm to me that S3D is on the right path
http://socialbusinesssandy.com/2015/02/23/coffee-break-jason-mcgee-ibm-cloud-cto-explains-why-this-is-the-year-of-the-hybrid-cloud/

We again had a bit of a smack down to paint the tape in the last seconds...

That's where my bet is, the Nutanix path could well be a temporary goal or mission but S3D being more unique thanks to GW + V3, more ubiquitous and having its own capabilities into the data storage, -analytics and -protection makes S3D very attractive as an acquisition target, all the more considering its well established worldwide sales channels.

Hmm, I think UBOL is still nibbling some ANY at these low price levels and very encouraged by the public endorsement of Jason Katcher from Google EDU

sons4, also here we'll have you and your wife in thoughts during our daily meditation, hoping you both have the love of the family and the strength to get through this challenge! As other poster friends wrote, medicine has made big strides and chances of recovery are encouraging.

Yes, it's a very good article indeed!
I intend to make some comments tomorrow.

JB3729, just to add to Pepsi's statement, in the case of ANY it sometimes feels justified to wean yourself from that type of humanity.
In a few months from now it will be considered as "noise".
ANY is steadily progressing and it won't help to persist in a state of denial.

Correct way to interpret this!

Tempe may be or become a Beta implementer and yes, who wouldn't love to see it become a "Case Study" along the path of "off the shelf" solutions for the Government vertical.
Obviously what LWL does with its customers providing support and service with solutions such as Stratusphere FIT, ProfileUnity and FlexApp is like rolling out the red carpet for S3D as it becomes a lot easier to implement Glassware 2.0 and V3 DCO 2.5. I think both parties know that and need to find the time to integrate/package their solutions so they become more attractive, more economic, more ubiquitous and irresistible.
I guess for now S3D tends puts the priority on "sell, sell, sell" and that they are overwhelmed with customer demand and opportunities, so mgmt is putting some priorities. However, deep inside I am convinced that execution of a partnership with LWL mentioned in previous tweets needs to happen early enough in 2015 to allow for acceleration of business development, increased sales and enlarging the S3D geek community.

Orion Nebula, me too I find it intriguing how S3D might fit into the large players strategy and needs.
Have you noticed this article
Here are the conclusions...me thinks S3D certainly has something to offer:
Rebuilding your company structure, business model and leadership team on the fly is no small game. Still, Microsoft is making immediate bets for that could bear out over the long term. The good news is that strategy is no longer a big question mark hanging over Microsoft. Instead, it’s a matter of execution. If the company can pull off its vision, it has a shot at more than just mobile, even including virtual reality computing platforms that remain more smoke than fire

And than he also completely ignores the great updates and news about 42% increased shipped capacity of OVRL RDX QuickStor through licensee and direct OVRL channels, followed by the news about the news of their next generation RDX+ technology exclusively sold through S3D which should ramp up sales even more!
http://sphere3d.com/sphere-3ds-rdx-quikstor-purpose-built-backup-appliance-sees-42-growth-in-shipped-capacity/
http://sphere3d.com/sphere-3d-advances-technology-leadership-with-breakthrough-rdx/
http://sphere3d.com/sphere-3d-announces-availability-of-new-rdx-quikstor-backup-appliance/

Thanks blueblizzy, that's a very helpful explanation.

yes Orion Nebula, that was a very inspiring read!

I think you are spot-on here, hitting the hammer on the nail.
IMHO HF, brokers and TSXv will do whatever they can to prevent the greater public and authorities to know the level of collusion that accommodated naked shorting of ANY on the TSXv. Consequently they slow down the shares reconciliation process to give more time to themselves to clear out the mess.
That's why we haven't seen the real short numbers on Nasdaq that should represent reconciled shares.

What can we do? Sending in a complaint with Finra and ask them what is supposed to be the normal term for reconciliation?

In this context, I hope shareholders noticed this important news:
http://www.winbeta.org/news/raspberry-pi-2-here-and-it-powerful-enough-run-windows-10-iot?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Blueblizzy, your insight into what S3D & GW can do in the future is spot-on!

Thanks a lot Blueblizzy, that's a very interesting and also encouraging read! I need to digest that a bit further but I do see some positive points for S3D and GW here...

Very well said Pepsiman and as for me I love to see Peter takes some time out to enjoy life with family and does an effort to keep a healthy spirit in a healthy body.
Is'nt it silly that some people here vent their frustration on someone who has done what he could to be forth coming with some nice S3D information?

Good you are adding "Everything I say is in my opinion (IMO)." below your post.
We clearly don't share your opinion.

Very well said donkschmonk!
Of course there are those people that have their own motivation to exploit certain news events to their own advantage, especially when they perceive some people believe it and become vulnerable.
I really see no reason why Pinetree Cap would select to sell some ANY now that the merger is completed, a multi-year OEM embedded agreement was signed with MS and Promark, one of the "IT Wallmarts" has chosen felt there was more than enough reason to promote and sell S3D products and solutions.

When doing a search on SA for Silverline's instablog, there is a page that mentions "silverline17 doesn't have any Instablog posts"
But I was able to fish it up via the webcache function and made some printscreens before it disappears completely.
Possibly SA asked to revise some part?







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Not everyone thinks this is normal!
Even Jason Karcher from Google Chromebooks says ANY is a buy:
Jason Katcher ?@jkatcher74 o
$ANY slammed on 4x vol yesterday. Buy "@michael_keen: Looking forward to this gr8 partnership http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=1170718 … cc: @Sphere3D @promark"

After seeing Silverline's post 16503 I felt it was worth to do some further sleuthing work.

IMHO Sphere 3D just announced a “Monster Deal” with Ingram Micro / Promark Technology which I expect will lead to a quick ramp-up of some lucrative earnings for 2015!
Here is what The Channel Register wrote about Ingram Micro late 2014:

Just put the links together: Mobility – BYOD – V3 Virtualization – Apps virtualization with Glassware 2.0

Here, another article: “The Truth about Ingram Micro’s Foray into the Cloud Service Provider Space”
Next, based on some DD I learned that Promark Technology signed a distribution deal with Nutanix in July 2013 and in the following year achieved a revenue for Nutanix that was worth about 45% of Nutanix overall revenue of approx $100 Million! Within this period Ingram Micro expanded the cooperation: Nutanix Converged Infrastructure Now Available Through Ingram Micro

With the deal announced today it’s clear to me that Sphere 3D is capable to grab some good chunk of Nutanix business with Ingram and that should be very telling that the current market cap for Sphere 3D is “bizarre” and out of sync with what is happening on the business side.
According recent press articles the current market valuation for Nutanix is estimated at +/- $3 Billion and Nutanix is expected to go for IPO in the near future...

Last but not least, I think we can all appreciate how Ingram Micro as one of the important Channel partners for formerly Overland is now even more valuable for the merged S3D/OVRL company. It proves by itself that the integration of companies is proceeding properly and leading to fruition with Promark starting to sell the V50, V100 and V200 packages and solutions that were recently jointly developed by S3D and OVRL.

Sphere 3D's V3 Hyper-Converged Platforms Now Available Through Promark

Expanded Alliance With Overland Storage and Promark Enables Sphere 3D to Expand Reach and Better Address Market Demand for Simple, High-Performance, Virtualization Solutions That Can Be Deployed Through Distributed Private and Public Cloud Infrastructures

SAN JOSE, CA and MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan 22, 2015 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Sphere 3D Corporation ANY, -0.46% a leading provider of virtualization technology and data management solutions, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Overland Storage, has expanded its distribution agreement with Promark, a premier U.S.-focused value-added distributor (VAD) and wholly-owned subsidiary of Ingram Micro, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Promark will offer Sphere 3D's virtualization product solutions and continue to offer the Overland Storage portfolio in the U.S.

Sphere 3D's virtualization solutions include the V3 series of purpose-built hyper-converged appliances for enterprise VDI and desktop cloud computing. The V3 platform consolidates the server and storage tiers into a single, integrated appliance, and through its unique and highly distributable architecture, is capable of delivering data center performance at multi-site environments. Seamless data center level integration is accomplished by housing every system and software-critical component within hyper-converged appliances, and shipping them pre-tuned for easy deployment. V3 scales virtual desktops in increments of 50, 100, or 200 Windows desktops, with guaranteed performance regardless of worker type. Simplified management is achieved through the V3 Desktop Cloud Orchestrator(TM) (DCO) software, which acts as a single pane of glass for provisioning, management and deployment of virtual desktop images, pools and infrastructure.

V3's distributed hyper-converged architecture is different from other integrated and hyper-converged monolithic solutions that often require rip and replace of existing infrastructure. V3 appliances can seamlessly integrate with a customer's already deployed IT infrastructure, offering unmatched flexibility and choice including use of existing on or offsite storage infrastructure. With substantially less hardware to support, and the ability to perform distributed deployments of virtual desktops through a single user-friendly interface, customers benefit from simplified IT management and reduced total cost of ownership.

"Promark has the market knowledge and experience required to effectively bring our disruptive virtualization products to market," said Eric Kelly, chairman and CEO of Sphere 3D. "This alliance with Overland Storage and Promark is an important strategic addition to our established, worldwide channel partner infrastructure that will allow us to accelerate the adoption of our differentiated products and solutions, and enable VAR partners to maximize their business opportunities."

"End users and IT solutions providers are looking for choices and flexibility as they embrace cloud mobility and the relentless data growth in their environments," said Todd Hartung, vice president of Promark. "Our expanded relationship with Overland Storage and parent company Sphere 3D expands our solution portfolio, delivering more choice to our channel partners and empowering them to meet the expanding IT requirements of end users."

About Promark Technology Promark Technology, an Ingram Micro company is one of the premier value added distributors (VAD) in the United States. Promark's core technology focus is distributing data storage and virtualization products and solutions through a two-tier distribution channel to value added resellers (VARs) and system integrators. Promark leverages its direct relationships with world class technology partners to provide solutions that meet the most demanding needs of its customers. Promark also offers a Public Sector Business Program that helps resellers navigate the government selling process and expand the reach of their Business. The program provides authorized resellers the ability to leverage Promark's GSA Schedule to market and sell products and solutions into both federal government and state and local organizations. Promark offers professional services in application integration, backup and recovery, network optimization, storage implementation and disaster recovery. To learn more about Promark Technology call 800.634.0255 or visit www.promarktech.com.

About Ingram Micro Inc. Ingram Micro helps businesses Realize the Promise of Technology(TM). It delivers a full spectrum of global technology and supply chain services to businesses around the world. Deep expertise in technology solutions, mobility, cloud, and supply chain solutions enables its business partners to operate efficiently and successfully in the markets they serve. Unrivaled agility, deep market insights and the trust and dependability that come from decades of proven relationships, set Ingram Micro apart and ahead. Discover how Ingram Micro can help you Realize the Promise of Technology. More at www.ingrammicro.com.

About Sphere 3D Sphere 3D Corporation ANY, -0.46% is a virtualization technology and data management solutions provider with a portfolio of products that address the complete data continuum from active data to data at rest. Dedicated to continue to lead through innovation, Sphere 3D enables the integration of virtual applications, virtual desktops, and storage into workflow, and allows organizations to deploy a combination of public, private or hybrid cloud strategies. Sphere 3D's Glassware 2.0(R) platform delivers virtualization of some of the most demanding applications in the marketplace today, making it easy to move applications from a physical PC or workstation to a virtual environment. Sphere 3D's V3 converged infrastructure solutions include one of the industry's first purpose-built appliances for virtualization and the Desktop Cloud Orchestrator(TM) management software for VDI. Overland Storage and Tandberg Data, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Sphere 3D, provide an integrated range of technologies and services for primary, nearline, offline, and archival data storage through their data storage, data management and data backup brands, SnapServer(R), SnapScale(R), SnapSAN(R), NEO(R) and RDX(R), that make it easy and cost-effective to manage different tiers of information over the data lifecycle. For additional information, visit www.sphere3d.com, www.overlandstorage.com, and www.tandbergdata.com.

Overland Storage, SnapServer and NEO are trademarks of Overland Storage, Inc., and Tandberg Data, RDX, QuikStor and AccuGuard are trademarks of Tandberg Data Holdings, S.a r.l. that may be registered in some jurisdictions. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, unforeseen changes in the course of Sphere 3D's business or the businesses of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including, without limitation, Overland Storage and Tandberg Data; any increase in Sphere 3D's cash needs; possible actions by customers, suppliers, competitors or regulatory authorities with respect to Sphere 3D; and other risks detailed from time to time in Sphere 3D's periodic reports filed with the SEC, including, without limitation, risks detailed in the Form F-4/A relating to Sphere 3D's merger with Overland filed by Sphere 3D with the SEC. Sphere 3D undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Media Contacts:
Pattie Adams
Director, Global Corporate Communications (Sphere 3D)
+1 (408) 283-4779
padams@overlandstorage.com

Marie Rourke
WhiteFox Marketing (for Promark/Ingram Micro)
(714) 292-2199
marie@whitefoxpr.com

Nice to see that there are some buyers here who understand the value!
Congrats for those who were able to catch the low...I wasn't around to watch the ticker.

Another track for some decent earnings!
2014 was the year for development of the Glassware 2.0 solution, 2015 the year for start-up of decent GW earnings and invigorating the sales channels. In 3 to 6 months we might all look back and wonder why we didn't buy some more while the short was manipulating this stock and why some retail shareholders fell for it.

Thanks Lucror, that's a great article!

Here one more recent little tidbit to show you Sphere 3D is still confirmed as partner in Dell Drive +
Posted by Dell Enterprise (not by S3D) on youtube on Jan 7, 2015

Why no PR yet?
My take is that there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes that Dell doesn't want to surface yet.
And from Sphere 3D's side they don't want to see the Dell Servers + Glassware being sold as a commodity, it's a lot better to sell projects with a combination of hardware and software + service. They get much more value out of that.
Let's be patient and not succumb to emotions