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DataCore Software Names Bell Microproducts in First Distribution Agreement for SANvantage Authorized Partner Program
Global Solutions Provider Will Deliver Award-Winning Virtualization Software to Speed Storage Networking ROI
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. and SAN JOSE, Calif. (July 18, 2001) -- DataCore™ Software, the leading provider of storage virtualization and networking software announces that Bell Microproducts (NASDAQ: BELM) has joined DataCore Software's fast-growing reseller network as its first distribution partner. This agreement will allow San Jose, Calif.-based Bell Microproducts to provide and support DataCore's SANvantage™ storage solutions program, enabling resellers to cost-effectively roll out storage area networking (SAN) solutions. A storage domain server 'Powered by DataCore' can manage storage assets from any vendor i.e.: SCSI, ATA, SSA or Fibre Channel. Since it's simple to integrate into a NAS, RAID storage or SAN installation, and because it protects users' existing hardware and platform investments, solutions managed by SANsymphony™ deliver immediate value to the end-user.
"DataCore's SANvantage program and SANsymphony are excellent additions to our total storage solution portfolio of products," said Phil Roussey, executive vice president of worldwide marketing at Bell Microproducts. "Bell Microproducts' Premier Storage VAR Program and Online University will focus on in-depth training to assist resellers as they implement SANsymphony virtualization storage solutions."
Bell Microproducts manufactures and distributes leading storage products from more than 100 vendors to VARs, integrators and resellers nationwide, focusing on high-end storage, networking and SAN connectivity, backup and RAID solutions. Bell Microproducts' reseller channel includes storage-specialized VARs and resellers. Its recently-launched SAN and Interoperability Lab gives vendors, resellers and their end-users the opportunity to develop, test and evaluate storage solutions. Set up to accommodate 'any-to-any' connectivity, the Lab includes equipment and software from more than 30 manufacturers and offers a risk-free, open SAN environment to test system interoperability, verify equipment performance and identify possible areas for configuration improvement.
Utilizing Bell Microproducts' Premier Storage Solution VAR Program, DataCore will expand the support of its network of channel SANvantage partners who are focused on delivering effective SAN solutions. The Premier Storage Solution VAR Program provides tangible business-building programs including product supplier authorization training classes, state-of-the-art product strategy summits, designated account representatives, lead generation, financial services, tech support, Web extranet and e-commerce programs.
"Bell Microproducts has a tremendous reputation nationwide as a superior solutions provider, delivering highly effective solutions through resellers for any kind of storage application," said Ken Horner, vice president of marketing at DataCore. "This relationship extends the simplified storage management and near-immediate ROI that SANsymphony delivers to Bell Microproducts' resellers, integrators and end-users who need open, flexible storage solutions."
Bell Microproducts' VAR and integrator customers will leverage SANsymphony's virtualization capabilities in customers' mixed storage environments. End-users can consolidate storage from any leading hardware vendor into virtual networked pools, then allocate it - on-demand - to Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Netware and Unix servers, without disruption. SANsymphony also provides sophisticated, enterprise-level data protection through a fault-tolerant architecture that eliminates single points of failure. The fully open virtualization solution delivers simplified administration, network-free backup and enhanced network performance.
For more information regarding DataCore products and availability, call a Bell Microproducts representative toll-free at (888) 394-2355 for VARs and (800) 995-1999 for OEMs, or visit the Bell Microproducts website at www.bellmicro.com. Contact DataCore at (877) 780-5111 or visit www.datacore.com.
About the companies
Bell Microproducts is an international, value-added provider of a wide range of high-technology products, solutions, and services to the industrial and commercial markets. The company's offering includes semiconductors, computer platforms, peripherals, and storage products of various types including desktop, high-end computer and storage subsystems, fibre channel connectivity products, RAID, NAS and SAN storage systems and backup products. Bell Microproducts is an industry-recognized specialist in storage products and is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors.
The company's products are available at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions. The company adds value with a broad range of services including testing, software loading, kitting, mass storage system integration, and computer system integration. Trained and certified technical personnel complete each of these processes at Bell Microproducts' ISO 9002 facilities. Bell Microproducts markets and distributes more than 150 brand name product lines, as well as its own BellStor storage and Trademark computer brands, to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contract electronic manufacturing services (EMS) customers, value-added resellers (VARs) and system integrators in the Americas and Europe. More information can be found in the company's SEC filings or by visiting the Bell Microproducts website at www.bellmicro.com.
DataCore Software™ Corporation is the leader in storage virtualization and networking software. The Company's SANsymphony™ storage infrastructure software converts 'islands' of disparate storage into networked storage pools, enabling the easy allocation of storage capacity on an as-needed basis, using a simple 'drag-and-drop' interface. Now administrators can move these 'virtual' volumes among different servers - regardless of the underlying operating system. DataCore distributes its software products through channel and OEM partners worldwide. Founded in 1998 by some of the industry's most respected storage technologists, DataCore is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., with subsidiaries and branch offices worldwide. For more information, call (877) 780-5111 or visit www.datacore.com.
DataCore, the DataCore Logo, and SANsymphony are trademarks of DataCore Software Corporation. Other DataCore product or service names or logos referenced herein are trademarks of DataCore Software Corporation.
All other products, services and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Corporate Contact:
DataCore Software Corporation
(954) 377-6000
pr@datacore.com
Bell Microproducts, Inc.
Phil Roussey
(408) 451-9400
proussey@bellmicro.com
Media Contacts:
(954) 377-6000
pr@corporateink.com
Kendra Balcius
(760) 758-8002
kbalcius@corporateink.com
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