With annual revenues in excess of $1 billion, Newfield Exploration is an independent crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company that ranks among the top operators in the Gulf of Mexico in terms of daily gross production. The company wanted to ensure performance and flexibility and improve availability/recoverability. The company also wanted to eliminate costly local storage and standardize across global. The company standardized on NetApp storage supports Newfield's corporate commitment to apply the best technology available while preserving an independent's low cost structure.
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