ADIC Named as Fujitsu Siemens Computers Preferred Supplier.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 2002 Advanced Digital Information Corporation (Nasdaq:ADIC) announced today that is has been named as a "Preferred Supplier" to Fujitsu Siemens Computers Fujitsu Siemens Computers is a Japanese and German IT vendor, selling consumer and business computing products in the markets of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (products marketed elsewhere are sold under the Fujitsu brand). , Europe's leading computer company. The award is the highest possible rating given in Fujitsu Siemens (Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Inc. (USA), Milpitas, CA, www.fujitsu-siemens.com) Fujitsu Siemens Computers USA is a wholly owned research and development subsidiary of Fujitsu Siemens Computers. Computers' supplier rating Supplier rating (or vendor rating as it sometimes referred) is a business term used to describe the process of measuring an organizations supplier capabilities and performance. Supplier rating often forms part of an organizations supplier relationship management program. program. Currently, only two of Fujitsu Siemens Computers' storage suppliers, and 15 of all the company's suppliers, have been awarded Preferred Supplier status. "It is a pleasure to award ADIC our highest supplier evaluation Supplier evaluation is a term used in business and refers to the process of evaluating and approving potential suppliers by factual and measurable assesment. The purpose of supplier evaluation is to ensure a portfolio of best in class suppliers is available for use. ," commented Dr. Helmut Beck, Vice President Storage at Fujitsu Siemens Computers. "The ADIC-Fujitsu Siemens Computers relationship supplies innovative tools which help our customers manage and protect their network data more effectively and more efficiently. These concerns are key for our enterprise customers, and we consider ADIC an important strategic partner." "Fujitsu Siemens Computers has consistently shown an industry-leading ability to combine innovative technology and effective customer service to provide the highest possible levels of system solutions for its customer base," said Bill Britts, ADIC Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "As a long-standing supplier of technology to Fujitsu Siemens Computers, we are very pleased to have our own technology and support acknowledged, and look forward to our continuing relationship." Fujitsu Siemens Computers and ADIC work together to offer high performance, platform-independent storage solutions for organizations of every size. The reseller/OEM alliance includes the Scalar(R) family of intelligent, storage networking tape libraries, Pathlight storage networking appliances, and ADIC data management software. About ADIC Advanced Digital Information Corporation (Nasdaq:ADIC) is a leading provider of Intelligent Storage(TM) solutions to the open systems marketplace. ADIC(R) is the world's largest supplier of automated tape systems using the drive technologies most often employed for backing up open system, client-server networks (a). The Company's data management software and storage networking appliances provide IT managers innovative tools for storing, managing and protecting their most valuable digital assets. ADIC storage products are available through a worldwide sales force and a global network of resellers and OEMs, including Dell, Fujitsu-Siemens, Hewlett-Packard, 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 Sun. For more information, visit www.adic.com. About Fujitsu Siemens Computers Fujitsu Siemens Computers is the leading European computer company. Serving the needs of large corporations, small- to medium-sized enterprises and consumers the company operates in all key markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa Europe, the Middle East and Africa, usually abbreviated to EMEA, is a regional designation used for government, marketing and business purposes. It is particularly common amongst North American based companies, who often divide their international operations into the . It offers a unique choice of world-class computer technology and innovative IT infrastructure solutions. Embedded in a global cooperation, Fujitsu Siemens Computers takes advantage of the strengths and the innovative power of its parent companies Fujitsu Limited and Siemens AG Siemens AG German electrical-equipment manufacturer. The first Siemens company, Siemens & Halske, was founded in Berlin in 1847 to build telegraph installations. . "Powering the Information Age" is the company's vision. Fujitsu Siemens Computers will enable people to freely access information and services anywhere and at any time with world-leading products, services and solutions, thus ensuring people's success within a knowledge-based society. The strategic direction is focused on Mobility and Business Critical Computing as the key drivers of the Information Age in the 21st century. The company offers everything for enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. , ranging from best-in-class Intel- and Unix-based servers to mainframes and enterprise storage solutions. It is also one of the leading providers of mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings products, PCs and workstations to business customers, and is the No. 1 supplier of computers for home users in Europe. For further information, please visit: www.fujitsu-siemens.com. (a) Market share from IDC 2001 worldwide revenue and unit market share data for all automated systems using DLT (Digital Linear Tape) A magnetic tape technology originally developed by Digital for its VAX line. The technology was later sold to Quantum, which makes it available to other manufacturers. DLT uses half-inch, single-hub cartridges similar to IBM's 3480/3490/3590 line. , SDLT (Super DLT) See DLT. , LTO (Linear Tape Open) A family of open magnetic tape standards developed by HP, IBM and Quantum (formerly the Certance subsidiary of Seagate) that are licensed to third-party vendors. LTO cartridges contain a memory that stores historical usage data. , 8mm or AIT drives and Gartner/Dataquest, 2002 Market Shares and Forecasts for Tape Automation Systems, F. Yale, August 2002. ADIC is a registered trademark and Intelligent Storage is a trademark of Advanced Digital Information Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All other trade or service marks mentioned in this release should be considered the property of their respective owners. |
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