Three storage upstarts hit back at doom, gloom 'n' layoffs news

Exagrid, owncloud and Simplivity all say they're bucking the trend

Amidst the six-way storage startup staff lay-off gloom, another three companies^* are going the other way. Exagrid, owncloud and Simplivity are showing the storage market still has a thirst for great products. Wake up competitors, and smell the coffee."