Ciprico Teams with Avnet Applied Computing Solutions to Deliver Data-Intensive Digital Media Storage Solutions.TEMPE, Ariz. -- Ciprico to leverage Avnet Applied Computing Solutions' storage and vertical industry expertise to broaden its reach with single-purpose computing manufacturers and solution providers Ciprico 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 : CPCI See CompactPCI. ), a leading provider of digital media workflow storage solutions, announced today a new relationship with Avnet Applied Computing Solutions to provide professional-grade digital media storage solutions to single-purpose original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and solution providers, including independent software vendors (ISVs) and value-added resellers (VARs). Through the agreement, Avnet Applied Computing Solutions, a division of Avnet Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AVT AVT avian arginine vasotocin. See vasotocin. ) that provides engineering, integration and manufacturing services, has increased its storage offerings for its single-purpose computing customers with the availability of Ciprico's highly reliable, mid-range and high-performance storage solutions for data-intensive digital media solutions. "This new relationship significantly expands our offerings to customers that are developing solutions that require high-capacity storage," said Michael Gaeta, vice president of storage and display technologies, Avnet Applied Computing Solutions. "Ciprico's storage solutions are specifically designed to deliver the unique performance and customization requirements of digital media applications. We have seen a strong demand for these types of solutions from our customers, especially those in the medical and military industries, as the need for high-capacity storage continues to grow to meet today's increasingly complex applications." Ciprico's SAN, 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 , RAID and Serial ATA See SATA. Serial ATA - Serial Advanced Technology Attachment products in both ruggedized and commercial grade will be available through the Avnet FastBuild Storage Online Configurator. The online storage configurator enables customers to quickly create and customize complete storage solutions to their unique specifications online. Avnet Applied Computing Solutions' technical and engineering experts have validated that all configurations available through the online storage configurator will work together seamlessly, including Ciprico's. Customers are able to design and build their storage subsystems based on an interface that enables accurate configurations, without misconfigurations that can create significant delays in sales and revenues for solution providers. Ciprico products offered through the Avnet FastBuild Storage Online Configurator will be made available as fully integrated systems or upon request as custom kits. "We are excited about the leverage that is created with this new relationship," said James W. Hansen, 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 Ciprico. "By combining the strengths of Avnet Applied Computing Solutions' market expertise, integration services and dedication to customer service with Ciprico's leading technology innovation, together we will deliver superior value to OEMs, ISVs and VARs throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . The agreement broadens our channel strategy and enables us to gain access to a new set of customers that we would not be able to reach on our own." About Avnet Applied Computing Solutions Avnet Applied Computing Solutions focuses on the unique requirements of single-purpose computing OEMs, independent software vendors, and solution providers looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a trusted outsourcing partner for product lifecycle Product lifecycle or product life cycle is the course of a product's sales and profits over time. The five stages of each product lifecycle are product development, introduction, growth, maturity and decline. management. By partnering with Avnet Applied Computing Solutions to provide engineering, integration, manufacturing, distribution, logistics and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services , companies can focus on developing innovative solutions for their customers more quickly and profitably than the competition. Avnet Applied Computing Solutions leverages the supply-chain leadership and global presence of parent company Avnet Inc. to provide its customers with the world-class supply-chain management, financing and distribution capabilities that help them be "First to Market(TM)." More information can be found at www.acs.avnet.com. About Ciprico Ciprico designs and delivers products, services and solutions for high-performance digital media workflows. Ciprico is headquartered in Minneapolis. More information about Ciprico is available at www.ciprico.com. Copyright (C) 2004Ciprico -- All Rights Reserved. Ciprico is a registered trademark of Ciprico Inc. Product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Ciprico Inc. |
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