ATL Products Signs Globelle Corp. to Distribute PowerStor Series Libraries Throughout Canada.IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 1999-- New Globelle Division Ideally Positioned for Solutions-Based Distribution of Storage Automation Products ATL (Active Template Library) A set of software routines from Microsoft that provide the basic framework for creating ActiveX and COM objects. Stemming from the standard template library (STL) that comes with C++ compilers, ATL includes an object wizard that sets up Products, a leading supplier of intelligent DLTtape(TM) libraries for networked computers, Monday announced a distribution agreement with Xalyx, a new division of Globelle Corp. Xalyx will distribute ATL PowerStor Series tape libraries throughout Canada. PowerStor libraries are ideally suited for the newly established Xalyx division that provides customers with higher-end products and complete storage automation solutions. Globelle entered this formal distribution relationship with ATL based on the company's recognized leadership position and proven record for supplying the industry with highly reliable, quality built automated tape library products. "There has been a tremendous proliferation proliferation /pro·lif·er·a·tion/ (pro-lif?er-a´shun) the reproduction or multiplication of similar forms, especially of cells.prolif´erativeprolif´erous pro·lif·er·a·tion n. of data over the last few years, and organizations have been struggling with managing and ensuring that data is secure," said Peter Diniz, vice president of Xalyx. "Tape automation is a strategy which simplifies these efforts, and ATL has been a pioneer in this area well before 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. technology had gained the widespread acceptance it now enjoys. ATL's DLTtape libraries address a real need in the market to streamline data backup and restoration processes." "ATL has found in Xalyx a partner that truly understands the importance of backup automation and has the skill set to help resellers effectively deploy these solutions that many Canadian organizations desperately need," said Darrell Cavanaugh, channel sales manager sales manager n → gerente m/f de ventas sales manager n → directeur commercial sales manager sale n → for ATL Products. PowerStor Series Libraries Xalyx will distribute both versions of ATL's PowerStor Series including the PowerStor L200 and PowerStor L500. Both models deliver "lights-out backup" featuring a precision robotics robotics, science and technology of general purpose, programmable machine systems. Contrary to the popular fiction image of robots as ambulatory machines of human appearance capable of performing almost any task, most robotic systems are anchored to fixed positions cartridge handling when used with industry popular data management software. Ease-of-installation and ease-of-use are two of the design criteria Noun 1. design criteria - criteria that designers should meet in designing some system or device; "the job specifications summarized the design criteria" criterion, standard - the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; "they live by the standards of their for the PowerStor Series and are delivered completely assembled for immediate plug-and-play installation. Once installed, the friendly control panel makes it easy to configure the library, manipulate the robotics and access important status information. The PowerStor L200 is targeted for lower capacity UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). and NT LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. backup applications. Priced to compete with desktop tape products, the PowerStor L200 provides superior DLTtape performance featuring one DLT4000 or DLT7000 tape drive and 8 cartridge slots for a native performance up to 18 gigabytes per hour and a native storage capacity up to by workgroups and departments. It is positionedance and 490 gigabytes of native storage capacity. About Xalyx and Globelle Corp. Xalyx is a d, with a targeted strategy in major industry proeo, power products, and more. Globelle has sales offices in Mississauga, Vancouver and Montreal, with wareho Ontario, L4W 4V1. For additional information, czed worldwide as a market innovator in the desik of authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: resellers and distributors, ATL ships a large percentage of the world's DLTtape libraries. Thlogy. For additional information, call ATL Products at 949/856-7800, or browse the company Web site at www.atlp.com. DLT and DLTtape are trademarks of Quantum Corp. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and other countries. The foregoing statements regarding performance and future products are forward looking statements and actual results could vary. Factors which could affect actual results include unexpected shortages of critical components, short product lives, the timing of new product introductions, competition (including new and directly competitive products from others), and the significant uncertainty of market acceptance of new products by both distribution channels and end-user customers. |
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