Ciprico and Avnet Announce Distribution Agreement.MINNEAPOLIS -- Please replace the release dated Dec. 14, 2004 with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: CIPRICO AND AVNET APPLIED COMPUTING SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT MINNEAPOLIS--Dec. 15, 2004--Ciprico Inc. (Nasdaq:CPCI See CompactPCI. ), a leading provider of digital media workflow storage solutions, today announced it has entered a distribution agreement with 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. Under the agreement, Avnet Applied Computing Solutions will distribute Ciprico's complete line of high-performance, highly reliable storage solutions to its comprehensive list of single-purpose computing original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), independent software vendors (ISVs) and value-added resellers (VARs) throughout the 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. . "We are pleased to include Ciprico's highly-reliable, mid-range and high-performance products in the storage solutions we provide to our customers," said Michael Gaeta, vice president of storage and display technologies, Avnet Applied Computing Solutions. "Ciprico's solutions are specifically designed to deliver the unique performance requirements and customization demanded by OEMs. Their proven track record within demanding digital media applications exemplifies their understanding of what it takes to meet the needs of 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 customers." 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 products, in both ruggedized and commercial grade, will be included in the Avnet FastBuild Storage Online Configurator -enabling customers, via web-based tools, to quickly create and customize complete storage solutions to their unique specifications. The Avnet FastBuild Storage Online Configurator is a major step forward in delivering highly configurable solutions to a rapidly changing world. 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 by this agreement," 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's OEM, ISV (Independent Software Vendor) A person or company that develops software. It implies an organization that specializes in software only and is not part of a computer systems or hardware manufacturer. and VAR channel relationships and integration services with Ciprico leading technology innovation, we will deliver superior value to OEMs, ISVs and VARs throughout North America. 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 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, MN. More information about Ciprico is available at www.ciprico.com |
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