DataMirror Announces iCluster Resiliency Software for EMC Symmetrix.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Common Spring 2002 Conference & Expo NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 2002 DataMirror Joins 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. Developers Program to Enhance Application Availability for IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) AS/400 Customers DataMirror (Nasdaq: DMCX)(TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : DMC DMC Devil May Cry (video game) DMC Detroit Medical Center DMC Darryl McDaniels (rapper) DMC Destination Management Company DMC Del Mar College (Corpus Christi, TX) ), the leading provider of enterprise application integration and resiliency solutions, today announced it has joined the EMC Developers Program. As part of the program, DataMirror announced iCluster(TM) for EMC Symmetrix The Symmetrix is EMC's flagship enterprise storage array. There have been seven generations of Symmetrix hardware, with the first appearing in 1994 and the latest introduced in 2006. (R), a new version of DataMirror's application-aware resiliency software that is interoperable with EMC Symmetrix Remote Data Facility (SRDF SRDF Symmetrix Remote Data Facility SRDF Symmetric Remote Data Facility (TM)) and EMC TimeFinder(TM) software. EMC and DataMirror solutions will help customers achieve the highest possible levels of data and application availability, resiliency and reliability on IBM iSeries and AS/400 systems. "In today's 24/7 world, instant and uninterrupted access to data is expected," said Nigel Stokes, 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. , DataMirror. "By leveraging the power of complementary EMC and DataMirror solutions, customers can rapidly implement a comprehensive high availability Also called "RAS" (reliability, availability, serviceability) or "fault resilient," it refers to a multiprocessing system that can quickly recover from a failure. There may be a minute or two of downtime while one system switches over to another, but processing will continue. , disaster recovery and business continuity solution without the pain and headaches associated with in-house programming. EMC customers on iSeries and AS/400 benefit from DataMirror's extensive high availability expertise, services and global support. We are delighted to participate in EMC's AutoIS(TM) strategy by empowering companies to build the resilient infrastructures they need to achieve business success." "Customer demand for data protection is growing, and recovery technology is attracting significant attention," said Linda Wright, Senior Director of the EMC Developers Program. "Through the EMC Developers Program, DataMirror is working to help our mutual IBM AS/400 customers reduce the risks associated with the integration and testing of complementary technologies so that companies can rapidly achieve enhanced application availability and business continuity." DataMirror iCluster complements EMC SRDF and TimeFinder software by providing: Two recovery options - iCluster for EMC Symmetrix enables companies to implement two separate recovery databases for enhanced resiliency. Each recovery database utilizes a different mirroring technique providing two independent recovery environments. This fault tolerant The ability to continue non-stop when a hardware failure occurs. A fault-tolerant system is designed from the ground up for reliability by building multiples of all critical components, such as CPUs, memories, disks and power supplies into the same computer. approach increases reliability and resiliency by 100%. Highly efficient data and workload distribution - iCluster for EMC Symmetrix allows the recovery database to be available on a read-only basis while data is being mirrored. This allows read-only applications like query and reporting to be offloaded from the production server to the recovery server resulting in more efficient use of system resources (1) In a computer system, system resources are the components that provide its inherent capabilities and contribute to its overall performance. System memory, cache memory, hard disk space, IRQs and DMA channels are examples. and significant cost savings. High Speed Operational Switchover switch·o·ver n. A complete shift, as from one system to another. - In the event of an unplanned outage, iCluster for EMC Symmetrix reduces the downtime of mission critical applications and minimizes the business impact of outages by allowing users to rapidly go back on-line within minutes. Eliminate tape backup Using magnetic tape for storing duplicate copies of hard disk files. Users can add an internal or external tape drive to their desktop computers for backup purposes, and files are typically copied to the tapes using a backup utility that updates on a periodic schedule. interruptions - iCluster for EMC Symmetrix allows a reliable tape backup to be performed from the recovery server at a known integrity point without users experiencing any interruption on the production server. Disaster avoidance and recovery - iCluster for EMC Symmetrix utilizes low bandwidth asynchronous communications which allows customers to locate their recovery server in another city or anywhere in the world. This geographically dispersed approach is essential for customers who wish to ensure the continued availability of key business applications in the event of catastrophic production site failure. About DataMirror iCluster DataMirror iCluster is cluster management and mirroring software that enables companies to realize the benefits of IBM iSeries clustering. iCluster includes an intuitive Java graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to to manage iSeries clusters as well as provide enhanced data and application resiliency. iCluster enables users to define nodes in a cluster, mirror data and other critical objects to specific nodes and monitor the entire cluster from a single station. About the EMC Developers Program With more than 100 members, including most of the world's largest software companies The Forbes Global 2000 includes the following list of the world's largest software companies. Relative rank Global rank Name Country Sales ($bil) Profits ($bil) Assets ($bil) Market Value ($bil) 1 54 Microsoft United States , the EMC Developers Program is the storage industry's largest open software initiative. The program gives members access to a broad portfolio of development tools, interfaces and supporting resources for EMC's WideSky(TM) middleware, EMC's platform application programming interfaces (APIs) and other EMC programming interfaces. WideSky, introduced in October 2001, expands the capabilities of these interfaces to include a wide variety of heterogeneous storage, storage resource and network systems. These new capabilities provide software developers like DataMirror with a consistent mechanism for accessing or managing various elements of a networked storage environment. For further information on the program, visit the EMC web site at: http://www.emc.com/partnersalliances/developers/ About DataMirror DataMirror (Nasdaq: DMCX; TSE: DMC) delivers solutions that let customers integrate data across their enterprises. DataMirror's comprehensive family of products unlocks the experience of now(TM) by providing advanced real-time capture, transform and flow (CTF CTF Capture The Flag CTF Child Trust Fund (UK) CTF Canadian Tax Foundation CTF Canadian Taxpayers Federation (lobby group) CTF Canadian Television Fund CTF Canadian Teachers' Federation ) technology that gives customers the instant data access, integration and availability they demand today across all computers in their business. Over 1,500 companies use DataMirror to integrate their data. Real-time data Real-time data denotes information that is delivered immediately after collection. There is no delay in the timeliness of the information provided. Some uses of this term confuse it with the term dynamic data. drives all business. DataMirror is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and has offices worldwide. DataMirror has been ranked in the Deloitte and Touche Fast 500 as one of the fastest growing technology companies in 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. . For more information, call 1-800-362-5955 or visit the DataMirror web site at www.datamirror.com. Forward-looking statements in this press release, including statements regarding DataMirror Corporation's business which are not historical facts, are made pursuant to the "safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements of estimates, expectations, objectives and plans (financial and otherwise). The words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Numerous factors affect DataMirror's operating results and could cause DataMirror's actual results to differ materially from the results indicated by this press release or by any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, DataMirror, and there can be no assurance that future results will meet expectations, estimates or projections. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: variability of quarterly operating results; dependence upon the continued growth and success of DataMirror's software products; competition; the ability to develop, market, support and acquire new products in an environment of rapidly changing technology; dependence upon continued growth in the database and enterprise data integration markets; dependence upon relationships with complementary vendors and distribution channels; the ability to recruit and retain key personnel; risks of international operations, currency exchange rate fluctuations and global economic conditions; possible software errors or defects; possible infringement claims by third parties; and other factors discussed in the Company's Annual Information Form and other periodic filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities. Copyright 2002 DataMirror Corporation. All rights reserved. DataMirror, iCluster and The experience of now are trademarks or registered trademarks of DataMirror Corporation. EMC and Symmetrix are registered trademarks, and EMC Developers Program, SRDF, TimeFinder, AutoIS and WideSky are trademarks of EMC Corporation. All other brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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