ATTO and Netmarks Announce Strategic Distribution Agreement for Japan.Business/Technology Editors NetWorld Interop 2000 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2000 Japan-based Netmarks to Distribute Complete Line of ATTO Quintillionth (10 to the -18th power). See space/time. Fibre Channel San Connectivity Products ATTO Technology ATTO Technology is a manufacturer of storage connectivity and infrastructure solutions for data-intensive computing environments. ATTO manufactures host adapters, interface-bridging appliances, Virtual Tape Library appliances, RAID appliances, and management software with storage , Inc., a worldwide manufacturer of Fibre Channel and SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. storage connectivity solutions, announced today at NetWorld+Interop 2000, May 9-11, in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , NV, the signing of a distribution agreement with Japan-based Netmarks, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, Netmarks will begin distribution of ATTO Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN) connectivity solutions to an array of Enterprise sectors in Japan. "The distribution agreement with Netmarks is very instrumental for ATTO," says Mark Wolfson Geoffrey Mark Wolfson, known as Mark Wolfson, (born 7 April, 1934) was the British Conservative MP for Sevenoaks from 1979 until he retired in 1997. References
ATTO's product family of Fibre Channel connectivity solutions includes SAN volume management software, Fibre Channel-to-SCSI bridges, and a range of high performance host bus adapters and hubs. By manufacturing a complete, end-to-end integrated SAN solution, ATTO enhances interoperability and maximizes functionality, scalability and productivity in a networked workgroup environment. Yuichi Arai, Executive Officer and Vice President of the Fibre Channel SAN Division of Netmarks says of the agreement with ATTO, "SAN technology and solution is the key to success for construction of next generation Enterprise IT systems and IDC platforms here in Japan. I believe that ATTO's SAN solution will be a vital component for those customers." The availability of SAN connectivity technology from a single manufacturer is a significant advantage for the Asian Enterprise arena as it migrates to SAN-based infrastructures. ATTO looks to nurture distribution alliances such as the one with Netmarks as SANs gain momentum across the Pacific Rim. In the near future, ATTO and Netmarks have both expressed the willingness to explore possibilities that exist with system integrators and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and outlets that will help proliferate this technology to its maximum potential. About Netmarks, Inc. Netmarks, Inc. is a leading 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. , WAN and SAN solution provider in Japan. Netmarks was established in 1997 as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Electric Industries Sumitomo Electric Industries (住友電気工業 . Netmarks SAN Division is providing Fibre Channel products to OEM customers and SAN system design and solution to end user customers. Contact Netmarks, Inc at: 1-3-12, Moto - Alasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan; Phone: +81-33-423-5954; Fax: +81-33-423-5902; Website: www.netmarks.co.jp About ATTO Technology, Inc. ATTO Technology, Inc. is a global leader in Fibre Channel and SCSI storage connectivity solutions for Content Creation and Enterprise environments. Since its founding in 1988, ATTO has been designing, manufacturing and marketing award-winning solutions specifically for data-intensive applications. ATTO distributes its products worldwide through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, VARs and system integrators. Contact ATTO Technology, Inc. at: 155 CrossPoint Parkway, Amherst, New York Amherst is a town in Erie County, New York, U.S., directly northeast of the City of Buffalo. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 116,510. This represents an increase from the 1990 census figure of 111,711. 14068; Phone: (716) 691-1999; Fax: (716) 691-9353; Website: www.attotech.com |
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