Global-active device vs Hitachi ShadowImage comparison

Global-active device and Hitachi ShadowImage are both solutions in the Data Replication category. Global-active device is ranked #17, while Hitachi ShadowImage is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.0. Global-active device holds a 2.2% mindshare in DR, compared to Hitachi ShadowImage’s 5.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Hitachi ShadowImage users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

Global-active device

Ranking in Data Replication

17th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Disaster Recovery (DR) Software (44th)

Hitachi ShadowImage

Ranking in Data Replication

8th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

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Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Data Replication category, the mindshare of Global-active device is 2.2%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Hitachi ShadowImage is 5.6%, down from 5.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Team Lead for Core Infrastructure at Raiffeisen bank Serbia

Efficient replication and helpful for improving data processing and management

The technology behind Hitachi ShadowImage has been around for a long time, and while it works correctly, it does have some issues. We have experienced problems with it, even though Hitachi provides good hardware. Technical support could also be improved, as it sometimes takes a few days to resolve issues.

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Financial Services Firm

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Hitachi ShadowImage?

The pricing of Hitachi ShadowImage is reasonable, especially when you purchase Hitachi storage, as ShadowImage and Thin Image are part of the protector. The protector includes several components li...

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We use Hitachi ShadowImage for data replication processes. It is a practical tool for copying data from one LUN disk to another within the same storage. In our bank, we utilize it for making tests ...

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Overview

Depend on the global-active device feature of Hitachi Storage Virtualization Operating System (SVOS RF) to ensure continuous operations across multiple locations. Simplify data consistency, availability and protection. Up to three-site geographic protection supports the strictest service levels. Provide your business with the solution trusted by 87% of Fortune 100 financial companies.

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Nondisruptive, high-speed data replication within any Hitachi storage system or virtualized storage pool is a reality with Hitachi ShadowImage replication software. Use data immediately in modern data protection and copy data management operations.

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BMW Group, Datev, Turk Telecom, Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

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