Since the launch of the first Drobo array in June 2007, the product family has received critical acclaim from leading industry publications, technology executives, noted bloggers, analysts and digital media enthusiasts. Drobo has received over thirty prestigious awards, including Editors’ Choice awards from PC Magazine and Macworld, among others. Data Robotics, Inc. received Gartner’s “Cool Vendor in Storage, 2008” Award and Fast Company’s, “Fast 50 Reader Favorite Award” in 2008.