AccessFlow to Distribute File Virtualization Solutions From Attune Systems.AccessFlow Customers to Benefit from Non-Disruptive Data Migration, Data Consolidation, Tiered Storage A data storage system made up of two or more types of storage based on their access speed. For example, magnetic disk and tape or magnetic disk and optical disc are widely used in a tiered storage system. See HSM. , and Custom Namespace A collection of names for a particular purpose. Typically, each name is unique. For example, tables in a relational database must all have unique names. A Windows workgroup that uses the original NetBIOS naming system requires a different "made-up" name for each computer and printer in SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- AccessFlow, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement with Attune Systems, Inc Attune Systems, Inc. is a network data management company headquartered in Santa Clara, California. Attune Systems is considered to be the only independent Network File Management (a.k.a. file virtualization) solution that is based upon with Windows operating system. ., a provider of enterprise-class file virtualization See storage virtualization. solutions. Under this agreement, AccessFlow is bringing the Attune at·tune tr.v. at·tuned, at·tun·ing, at·tunes 1. To bring into a harmonious or responsive relationship: an industry that is not attuned to market demands. 2. Maestro File Manager[TM] to its customer base, whose continuous growth of unstructured data Data that does not reside in fixed locations. Free-form text in a word processing document is a typical example. Contrast with structured data. See free-form database. demands the latest file virtualization solutions. "We have built a solid reputation in envisioning, architecting, and implementing the right virtualization An umbrella term for enhancing a computer's ability to do work. Following are the ways virtualization is used. Hardware Virtualization Partitioning the computer's memory into separate and isolated "virtual machines" simulates multiple machines within one physical computer. strategies for our clients. We are here to help them utilize virtual infrastructures to enhance IT operations and disaster recovery while reducing costs," said Steve Kaplan Steven Kaplan (born October 5 1953, New York, United States) is a professor of African studies and comparative religion at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He is one of the leading modern scholars on the origins of the Beta Israel, or Ethiopian Jews. , CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of AccessFlow. "We are looking forward to jointly working with Attune to offer solutions that allow customers to deploy cost-effective file virtualization across heterogeneous file servers and network-attached (NAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Network Attached Storage) A specialized file server that connects to the network. A NAS device contains a slimmed-down operating system and a file system and processes only I/O requests by supporting the popular ) devices. The reporting tools offered by Attune are extremely valuable, allowing us to analyze and monitor storage environments in order to detect problems and help customers better optimize their resources." "We are pleased to welcome AccessFlow to our nationwide network of partners," said Carolyn Hyde, Attune's vice president of sales. "We like their focus on enterprise-class virtualization and I am glad we can now help them bring the latest file virtualization solutions to their customers. Our solutions can be non-disruptively deployed in multi-vendor environments to provide non-disruptive data migrations, data consolidation, tiered storage, and custom namespace." The Maestro File Manager FM6100 is a Windows-based file virtualization appliance that gives system administrators the ability to gradually deploy leading-edge file virtualization solutions in their existing environments. By providing global namespace across their heterogeneous file storage infrastructures, the file virtualization appliance from Attune reduces cost and simplifies management without disrupting user activities. Maestro also provides deeper monitoring, reporting, alerting, and automated preventative actions to address the availability, utilization and performance issues common to file servers, file shares, and their content. About AccessFlow, Inc. Headquartered in Sacramento, California, AccessFlow, Inc. enhances IT reliability, performance, and security while reducing both complexity and cost for its clients. AccessFlow reaches these goals by enabling a holistic virtualization encompassing servers, storage, backup, network, clients and replication / disaster recovery. As a VMware Authorized Consultant Partner AccessFlow is accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. by VMware to deliver Virtualization Assessments services that leverage VMware Capacity Planner. Additional information is located at www.accessflow.com. About Attune Systems Attune Systems solutions reduce file management complexity for enterprise, government, and education storage environments while slashing operating costs and increasing scalability. The company's flagship product, the Maestro File Manager, is a file virtualization appliance that helps IT administrators discover, analyze, manage, and optimize their existing, heterogeneous file storage resources without impacting end users. File virtualization is the low-risk, high-impact first step towards implementing an effective File Area Network (FAN). For more information, please visit the company's website at www.attunesystems.com. AccessFlow Inc is a registered trademark of AccessFlow Inc. Attune and Maestro File Manager are trademarks or registered trademarks of Attune Systems, Inc. All other brands or products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and should be treated as such. |
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