Adeptec to Deliver Macintosh RAID Systems Based on Trillium Remus(TM) Software.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 1995--Adaptec (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 :ADPT ADPT Automated Data Processing/Telecommunications ADPT Adaptec Corporation (stock symbol) ADPT Adaptive Prediction ADPT Auger Depth Profiling Technique ADPT Automated Data Processing Telecommunications ADPT Adapter ), a leader in input/output (I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output ) technology, today announced it is developing Power Macintosh See Power Mac. (computer) Power Macintosh - Apple Computer's personal computer based on the PowerPC, introduced on 1994-03-14. Existing 680x0 code (both applications and device drivers) run on Power Macintosh systems without modification via a Motorola 68LC040 emulator. Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks - Redundant Arrays of Independent Disks (RAID) systems. Last week, Adaptec announced that it had acquired Trillium Research, a leading Macintosh developer of RAID software. Yesterday, the company announced the AHA-2940W for Power Macintosh, a 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. accelerator for the new PCI (1) (Payment Card Industry) See PCI DSS. (2) (Peripheral Component Interconnect) The most widely used I/O bus (peripheral bus). Power Macintosh. "Adaptec's goal is to extend our leading I/O capabilities across all important CISC- and RISC-based platforms," said Grant Saviers, president and COO of Adaptec. "Our products meet the demanding I/O requirements for high-performance desktop computers, technical workstations and enterprise servers." Adaptec's strategy is to integrate Trillium's Remus software and the AHA-2940W for Power Macintosh SCSI accelerator into a comprehensive RAID solution for the Macintosh. With this acquisition, Adaptec becomes the only company in the Macintosh market that provides software-based RAID levels 4 and 5. "The acquisition of Trillium represents a major strategic win for Adaptec because they are the only company in the Macintosh RAID market with a flexible and low-cost implementation of RAID," said John Hamm John Frederick Hamm, MLA, MD (born April 8, 1938) is a Canadian physician and politician and was the 31st premier of Nova Scotia, Canada. Hamm, a graduate of the University of King's College and Dalhousie University, was a family doctor in his hometown of Stellarton, Nova , vice president and general manager of Adaptec's Enterprise Computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. Group. "We now have the resources at our disposal to offer Power Macintosh users a new level of I/O performance." Trillium Research of Hudson, Wisconsin was co-founded by president Dennys Bisogno, in 1992. Remus software is a cost-effective solution that brings users of RAID systems flexibility and ease of use. Remus is marketed primarily to users of digital video systems, high-end desktop publishing and multimedia authoring and development systems. "We are extremely excited about the new development and reseller opportunities that Adaptec's acquisition of Trillium will bring to our customers," said Dennys Bisogno, president of Trillium Research. The market for low-cost RAID systems is rapidly expanding, and as the leading software developer, Trillium is well-positioned to take advantage of the growth. There are two primary markets for Macintosh RAID systems: digital video systems that are replacing traditional offline video editing systems, and pre-press and desktop publishing. Both markets are experiencing growth rates Growth Rates The compounded annualized rate of growth of a company's revenues, earnings, dividends, or other figures. Notes: Remember, historically high growth rates don't always mean a high rate of growth looking into the future. that exceed 60% for RAID systems. A typical RAID system consists of a SCSI controller hardware device, RAID software and at least two SCSI hard disk drives. Trillium's management and development team will remain in Hudson, Wisconsin. Adaptec plans to begin offering Macintosh RAID products in August 1995. Adaptec Inc. (NASDAQ:ADPT) designs, manufactures and markets IOware(R) solutions to eliminate performance bottlenecks between microcomputers, networks, and peripherals. Solutions range from simple connectivity products for single-user and small-office desktops, to intelligent subsystem, high-performance SCSI, RAID, and ATM products for enterprise-wide computing and networked environments. Adaptec I/O solutions are incorporated into the products of virtually all the major computer and peripheral manufacturers around the world. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Milpitas, Calif., Adaptec is a recognized market leader in high performance I/O technology. Adaptec currently employs approximately 1,800 people, and with its global distribution network, serves customers worldwide. The Adaptec World Wide Web home page address is http://www.adaptec.com Adaptec and IOware are trademarks of Adaptec Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. CONTACT: Adaptec Inc., Milpitas Editorial Contact Adam B. Trunkey, 408/957-6761 atrunkey@corp.adaptec.com or Product Information Literature: 800/934-2766 Presales: 800/959-SCSI |
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