CuraGen Corporation Selects ITIS Services For Their Data Storage and Backup Solution; As data storage demands increased, CuraGen looked to ITIS Services.Business/Technology Editors SOUTH NORWALK This article is about the SoNo neighborhood in Norwalk. For the SoNo district in Atlanta, see SoNo (Atlanta). For the band, see Sono (band). South Norwalk (also known as SoNo) is a neighborhood in Norwalk, Connecticut. , Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2001 ITIS ITIS Integrated Taxonomic Information System ITIS International Trade Institute of Singapore ITIS Integrated Transport Information System ITIS International Tourism Institute ITIS International Trade Information Service ITIS Information Technology Insurance Specialists Services today announced that CuraGen Corporation, an integrated genomics-based biopharmaceutical company, chose ITIS Services to meet its existing data storage and backup needs. "We chose ITIS Services for one main reason--storage industry expertise," said John Lappie, Director of Information Technology for CuraGen Corporation. "We looked to ITIS Services to offer us a reliable storage solution and they were instrumental in meeting our growing data storage and backup needs." CuraGen Corporation is experiencing significant growth as a result of the company's advances in discovering and developing genomics-based biopharmaceutical products. Aside from specific requirements for high performance, scalable data storage equipment, CuraGen also needed equipment that is easily adaptable to their ever-changing, complex environment, while simultaneously remaining cost effective. "CuraGen needed to eliminate the risk of lost data and downtime The time during which a computer is not functioning due to hardware, operating system or application program failure. , and were looking to partner with industry leaders," said Christopher Gomolak, Territory Manager. "By focusing on their specific business and IT needs, we were able to propose and ultimately implement a solution, which provides a reduction in ongoing costs relative to their current environment and management tools which increase their ability to effectively store, backup, and manage their vast data pool. When you are a company like CuraGen, on the leading edge of drug development and discovery, these needs are paramount." ITIS Services addressed CuraGen's needs by first applying ITIS's rigorous assessment methodology. The methodology included a systematic inventory of CuraGen's current IT infrastructure, assessment of their immediate and previously identified IT requirements, and finished with examining future business and IT needs. Based on this methodology, a solution was proposed that met their objectives with technology specifically configured con·fig·ure tr.v. con·fig·ured, con·fig·ur·ing, con·fig·ures To design, arrange, set up, or shape with a view to specific applications or uses: to address their current requirements and future growth. Implementation was recently completed and training and support are ongoing. About CuraGen CuraGen Corporation is an integrated genomics-based biopharmaceutical company that is advancing the discovery and development of pharmaceutical and life science products through the systematic application of genomics. CuraGen's fully integrated, Internet-based functional genomic genomic pertaining to a genome. genomic clone see clone. genomic DNA the DNA sequences making up the genome of an individual. genomic library see gene bank. technologies, services, and bioinformatics Using computers in biological research to analyze or predict the composition of molecules (nucleic acids, proteins, etc.) and model biologic systems. Bioinformatics is most prominent in the Human Genome Project, which has recorded the three billion chemical base pairs that make up the systems are designed to rapidly generate comprehensive information about genes, human genetic variations, gene expression, protein interactions, protein pathways, and potential drugs that affect these pathways. The Company is applying this comprehensive functional genomic platform to develop protein, antibody, and small molecule therapeutics therapeutics Treatment and care to combat disease or alleviate pain or injury. Its tools include drugs, surgery, radiation therapy, mechanical devices, diet, and psychiatry. . CuraGen has conducted research with collaborators including Abgenix, Bayer, Biogen, COR Therapeutics, Dupont/Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Gemini Genomics, Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Hoffmann-La Roche, Monsanto, Ono Pharmaceuticals, and Roche Vitamins. CuraGen is headquartered in New Haven New Haven, city (1990 pop. 130,474), New Haven co., S Conn., a port of entry where the Quinnipiac and other small rivers enter Long Island Sound; inc. 1784. Firearms and ammunition, clocks and watches, tools, rubber and paper products, and textiles are among the many , Conn., and additional Company information is available at http://www.CuraGen.com. About ITIS Services ITIS Services LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control is a leading storage networking consulting and integration firm, exclusively focused on delivering best-of-breed storage solutions. ITIS Services' team has extensive experience gained by working with virtually every hardware and software vendor in the storage arena. By leveraging our expertise, comprehensive testing and product independence, ITIS Services is uniquely qualified to deliver customized solutions. ITIS Services empowers clients with the knowledge and technology to enhance the performance, manageability and security of their most important asset: information. As a voting member of 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 (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 ), ITIS Services is helping to establish the global standards for the storage networking industry. For more information, visit http://www.itisservices.com |
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