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Software is the key differentiation in the PowerFlex offering. PowerFlex software components not only provide software-defined storage services, but also help simplify infrastructure management and orchestration. This software enables comprehensive IT Operational Management (ITOM) and Life Cycle Management (LCM). These capabilities span compute and storage infrastructure, from BIOS and Firmware to nodes, software, and networking.