Avnet Technology Solutions Partners with FalconStor to Distribute Data Protection Solutions in the UK.MELVILLE, N.Y. -- FalconStor Software, Inc. (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 : FALC FALC Frame And Line Interface Component (electrical engineering) FALC French and African Language and Culture Center ), the provider of TOTALLY Open[TM] data protection solutions, and Avnet Technology Solutions (Avnet), a value-added IT distributor and an operating group of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AVT AVT avian arginine vasotocin. See vasotocin. ), today announced that they have entered into an agreement for the distribution of FalconStor([R]) software products by Avnet UK. Avnet will be distributing the full range of FalconStor solutions, including FalconStor([R])Continuous Data Protector (CDP CDP (cytidine diphosphate): see cytosine. (1) (Certificate in Data Processing) An earlier award for the successful completion of an examination in hardware, software, systems analysis, programming, management and accounting, ), FalconStor([R]) Network Storage Server([R]) (NSS (Novell Storage Services) A 64-bit file system introduced with NetWare 5 that can support terabyte-sized files. NSS files and standard NetWare files can be used in the same server. See NetWare 5. 1. (networking) NSS - Nodal Switching System. ), FalconStor([R]) Virtual Tape Library A hard disk array that emulates a tape library. A virtual tape library (VTL) enables the storage medium to be switched from tapes to disks while continuing to use the existing tape backup software. See virtual tape system and storage virtualization. (VTL) with deduplication and FalconStor([R]) File-interface Deduplication System (FDS). The products, which are already being distributed by Avnet in the Benelux, will be taken to market immediately by Avnet in the UK with other European countries following suit as and when appropriate. "Avnet has a strong reputation in the channel and this is what made it such an attractive partnership for FalconStor," said Guillaume Imberti, president and general manager of FalconStor's EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. operations. "Avnet's market approach will allow our data protection solutions to find their way to many customers and solution providers striving for better data efficiency and protection. We believe that working with Avnet will strengthen our distribution reach throughout Europe." "FalconStor products fit well into our storage portfolio and address our partners' goals. With the increasing volume of data, there's more and more demand for storage virtualization and data protection," said Mark Walker, EMEA director, Storage Product Business Group, Avnet Technology Solutions. "Together with FalconStor, we will jointly recruit resellers and solution providers to meet with the growing demand for FalconStor solutions." About Avnet Technology Solutions Avnet Technology Solutions is an operating group of Phoenix-based Avnet, Inc. As a global technology sales and marketing organization, Avnet Technology Solutions has sales divisions focused on specific customer segments and a select line card strategy enabling an exceptional level of attention to the needs of its customers and suppliers. For fiscal year 2008, the group served customers in more than 30 countries and generated US $7 billion in annual revenue. The group's Web site is www.ats.avnet.com. About Avnet Inc Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic components, computer products and embedded technology in the world. Avnet accelerates its partners' success by connecting the world's leading technology suppliers with a broad base of more than 100,000 customers and providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the fiscal year ended June 27, 2009, Avnet generated revenue of $16.23 billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com. About FalconStor Software, Inc. FalconStor Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: FALC) is the market leader in disk-based data protection. FalconStor delivers proven, comprehensive data protection solutions that facilitate the continuous availability of business-critical data with speed, integrity, and simplicity. The Company's TOTALLY Open[TM] technology solutions, built upon the award-winning IPStor([R]) platform, include the industry leading Virtual Tape Library (VTL) with deduplication, Continuous Data Protector (CDP), File-interface Deduplication System (FDS), and Network Storage Server (NSS), each enabled with WAN-optimized replication for disaster recovery and remote office protection. FalconStor products are available from major OEMs and solution providers including 3Com, Acer, COPAN Co·pán A ruined Mayan city of western Honduras that flourished from c. 300 b.c. to a.d. 900. The ruins include the Hieroglyphic Stairway with nearly 2,000 glyphs. Systems, Data Direct Networks, Dynamic Solutions International, EMC (1) (EMC Corporation, Hopkinton, MA, www.emc.com) The leading supplier of storage products for midrange computers and mainframes. Founded in 1979 by Richard J. Egan and Roger Marino, EMC has developed advanced storage and retrieval technologies for the world's largest companies. , IBM, Pillar Data Systems, Spectra Logic and Sun and are deployed by thousands of customers worldwide, from small businesses to Fortune 1000 enterprises. FalconStor is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., with offices throughout Europe and the Asia Pacific region. FalconStor is an active member of the Storage Networking Industry Association An association of producers and consumers of storage networking products, whose goal is to further storage networking technology and applications. The Storage Networking Industry Association, or SNIA (SNIA (Storage Networking Industry Association, San Francisco, CA, www.snia.org) An organization devoted to the advancement of mission critical storage systems. Founded in 1997, its goal is to determine the standards that must be developed to allow hosts and storage systems to interact via ). For more information, visit www.falconstor.com or call 1-866-NOW-FALC (1-866-669-3252). FalconStor, FalconStor Software and IPStor are registered trademarks and TOTALLY Open is a trademarks of FalconStor Software, Inc., in the US and other countries. All other company and product names contained herein may be trademarks of their respective holders. |
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