3ware Commands a Strong Presence in Linux Community With New Partners eLinux, TheLinuxStore.com and Linuxcare.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers LinuxWorld 2001 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2001 LINUXWORLD-- Industry Leaders Partner with 3ware--Now More than 30 Channel Members Strong--to Deliver Innovative Storage Solutions to the Linux Community 3ware(R) Inc., a pioneer of innovative storage solutions, announced today strategic partnerships with three leading providers of Linux solutions. eLinux, a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of The IdeaMall (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :MALL), TheLinuxStore.com, a wholly owned division of EBIZ EBIZ Electronic Business Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :EBIZ) and Linuxcare, the leading provider of professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. and solutions for Linux and open-source technologies, have partnered with 3ware to deliver next-generation storage solutions to the industry's rapidly-growing global marketplace using the Linux operating environment In computing, an operating environment is the environment in which users run programs, whether in a command line interface, such as in MS-DOS or the Unix shell, or in a graphical user interface, such as in the Macintosh operating system. . In a June 2000 research brief, Netcraft, Inc. reports that 30% of all active Web sites employ the Linux-based operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. - which is higher than the market share held by Microsoft, Solaris and all other operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. . With this announcement 3ware expands its channel partner program to include more than 30 leading resellers and integrators in the Linux market. Under the terms of these agreements, eLinux and TheLinuxStore.com are successfully distributing 3ware's Escalade es·ca·lade n. The act of scaling a fortified wall or rampart. [French, from Italian scalata, ultimately from Latin sc (TM) ATA RAID Using ATA (IDE) drives in a high-performance and/or fault tolerant configuration. See RAID. storage solutions to the Linux community and will be distributing 3ware's NSU NSU Nonspecific urethritis, see there (Network Storage Unit) in Q1, 2001. Linuxcare has tested and is providing certification for 3ware's Escalade(TM) switch-RAID controllers, the fastest-growing RAID controller A disk controller card that supports one or more RAID configurations. Originally only for SCSI drives, RAID controllers have become very popular for PATA and SATA drives. See RAID. boards in the industry. eLinux and TheLinuxStore.com join 3ware's channel partner program which now includes more than 30 partners. The 3ware channel partner program offers support and services to worldwide resellers and integration partners that are providing 3ware's family of storage products. 3ware assembled this impressive set of partners with its innovative solutions, including the first product that provides storage across TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. , which extends the reach of Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet standard that transmits at 1 Gbps. Used mostly to connect high-end workstations and servers as well as for network backbones, Gigabit Ethernet transmits full duplex from point to point using switches and half duplex in a shared environment (CSMA/CD) using a hub. into SAN applications through an integrated direct-connect RAID storage device. "3ware's Escalade RAID controllers and NSU will contribute to our success at eLinux by enabling us to deliver the newest available storage technology to IT professionals implementing the Linux operating system," said Kris Rogers, president of eLinux. "3ware is enabling TheLinuxStore.com to deliver storage solutions that offer performance and redundancy, and leverage existing Internet infrastructure which is crucial. As IDC research shows-- 40% of all spending on Linux servers is dedicated towards Internet related applications," said Larry Phillips, vice president of sales for TheLinuxStore.com. "Linuxcare is committed to providing quality testing and certification to all Linux vendors, including real-world testing through our Solution Validation service. 3ware storage solutions add tremendous value to the Linux and open-source community and our teaming with them will aid in the evolution of the storage market," said Douglas C. Mackbee, general manager of Linuxcare Labs. "We are pleased to partner with three of the most influential providers of Linux solutions and services. 3ware is gaining terrific traction in the Linux marketplace and is well positioned to support an ever increasing demand for robust storage products in this growing market sector. Because 3ware storage solutions can be integrated into existing Linux environments in record time and at a lower total cost of ownership, companies can gain a competitive advantage immediately," said Joseph Sorrentino, 3ware vice president of sales. About the 3ware Channel Program 3ware channel partners are leaders in their respective horizontal and vertical markets and are selected on the basis of their own customer satisfaction, storage solution expertise, complementary sales and support programs, and potential synergy with 3ware products. Channel members are trained extensively on 3ware product development and support, and have access to the latest 3ware product offerings, technical support, co-marketing and sales initiatives, and on-going communications programs free of charge. To inquire about becoming a 3ware channel partner, please visit the 3ware web site at www.3ware.com or call (650) 327-8600. About eLinux eLinux is the leading Linux focused reseller and solution provider in the technology channel. The industry leader and only direct marketer focused on providing custom configured Linux solutions from Compaq, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) and Hewlett Packard, eLinux offers a single source for custom Linux servers, over 40,000 Linux compatible products, professional services and community support. eLinux is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IdeaMall, Inc.(NASDAQ: MALL), with 2000 sales of $800 million. IdeaMall carries over 125,000 products, and was built on providing the highest quality microcomputer products, peripherals and service to consumers, small businesses, corporations, educational institutions and government agencies. Founded in 1987, IdeaMall has established itself in the industry as a leading world-class reseller of technology solutions. eLinux continues to be the only Linux focused Authorized reseller for Compaq (CPQ CPQ Compaq CPQ Conseil du Patronat du Québec (Canada) CPQ Configure-Price-Quote CPQ Conseil de Presse du Québec (Québec Press Council, Canada) CPQ Companion Parrot Quarterly ), Hewlett Packard (HP), IBM (IBM), Apple (AAPL AAPL Apple Computer, Inc. (stock symbol) AAPL American Association of Professional Landmen AAPL American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law AAPL Advance Audiovisual Presentation Limited AAPL Advocates for Arkansas Public Libraries ) and Cobalt (SUNW SUNW Sun Microsystems, Inc (former stock symbol; now JAVA) SUNW Stanford University Network Workstation (Sun Microsystems, Inc) ), offering custom Linux configurations on Internet appliances, web, Application, Database, file and print servers, laptops and desktops. About TheLinuxStore.com and EBIZ Enterprises, Inc. TheLinuxStore.com, is the leading vendor-neutral provider of Linux solutions and the commercial conduit creating the link between the open source developers of technology and the business market. EBIZ Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB:EBIZ) is an Open Source solutions builder for the new generation of IT professionals. The company is one of the fastest growing, vendor-neutral sources for Linux products, technical support and community services for the B2B (Business to Business) Refers to one business communicating with or selling to another. See B2B e-commerce, B2C and B2G. B2B - business to business market. EBIZ is uniquely positioned to lead the delivery of cutting-edge Open Source applications to the business marketplace through reseller channels. The EBIZ Web presence includes LinuxMall.com(R), TheLinuxStore.com, LinuxNews.com and LinuxGuru.com. EBIZ's wholly owned subsidiary, PartnerAxis.com, is an information exchange center that specializes in bringing together hardware companies, software manufacturers, VARs and end users to deliver Open Source solutions to the business world. About Linuxcare Linuxcare, Inc. is a leader in providing comprehensive professional services and solutions for Linux and open-source technologies. Linuxcare helps original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), independent software vendors (ISVs), Internet infrastructure vendors and Global 2000 companies maximize their success in putting Linux and open-source solutions to work. The company, with funding from Kleiner Perkins and corporate partners such as ITOCHU, Motorola, Oracle and Sun, hosts http://www.linuxcare.com, a leading technical resource for Linux and open-source solutions. Founded in 1998, Linuxcare is headquartered in San Francisco with offices around the world. The company can be reached at (415) 354-4878. About 3ware 3ware is a company that creates innovative storage solutions specifically designed to meet the needs of enterprise applications. 3ware leverages proprietary algorithms and packet-switching technology, delivered in the company's DiskSwitch-based product, to create scalable, reliable, high-speed storage solutions. 3ware solutions address the fundamental issues of data storage, access, back up, security, and management - without requiring that customers adopt new standards or deal with unfamiliar technologies. Located in Mountain View, California For the census-designated place, see Mountain View, Contra Costa County, California. For other places called "Mountain View", see . Mountain View is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California. The city gets its name from the views of the Santa Cruz Mountains. , the company has a seasoned management team and a roster of established industry partners. For more information about 3ware, call (650) 327-8600 or visit www.3ware.com. Copyright(c)2000 3ware, Inc. All rights reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice. 3ware is a registered trademark; Escalade and, DiskSwitch are trademarks of 3ware, Inc. All other trademarks herein are the property of their respective owners. |
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