Fusion-io

Fusion-io, Inc., a computer hardware and software company based in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, specialized in flash memory technology. Founded in 2005 as Canvas Technologies, it rebranded to Fusion Multisystems in 2006. The company gained prominence with its ioDrive product, one of the fastest storage devices by 2011, and ioMemory for applications like databases and cloud computing.

Fusion-io secured significant funding over the years, including investments from notable figures like Michael Dell and later acquired IO Turbine in 2011 and NexGen Storage in 2013. The company also collaborated with major tech firms such as HP and IBM on storage solutions. Despite facing criticism for dependency on key customers like Facebook and Apple, Fusion-io diversified its client base by 2014.

Known for contributions to the Linux kernel, including a scalable block layer and multi-queue architecture, Fusion-io's impact on open-source technology was notable. The company's journey culminated in its acquisition by SanDisk Corporation in 2014, marking a significant milestone in its history.