DataZONE Teams With GTSI to Deliver Ruggedized Storage Solutions to the Government.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 1999-- DataZONE Corporation, a leading developer of innovative and ruggedized storage peripherals, announced today that it has signed a master reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. agreement with Government Technology Services Inc. (GTSI GTSI Government Technology Services, Incorporated GTSI Greyhound Travel Services, Inc. (former subsidiary of Greyhound Lines) GTSI Government Technology Services Inc. ) to distribute DataZONE products to the U.S. Government. Mark Zelinger, GTSI vice president for vendor relations and product marketing said, "The addition of DataZONE's ruggedized storage devices will give our customers an important option in enabling them to do their jobs better. Because this device is only the size of a videocassette A removable magnetic tape module for storing video data. The cassette contains supply and takeup reel (hubs) in the same housing. See VCR. and can withstand a fall of 30", the DataBook gives our customers a secure method of transporting information safely and securely from their offices to the field." "GTSI is an excellent partner to implement DataZONE's aggressive plan of entering into the government arena," said Susie Nettleton, sales representative for DataZONE. "We look to GTSI's distribution center to provide DataZONE a means for responding quickly to orders for the government and local reseller requirements for this great new product." About the Products DataBook, which weighs only twelve ounces, is an external hard drive that connects to PC or Mac-based desktop and notebook computers A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. and allows users to easily transport their data and files without handling a pile of removable cartridges removable cartridge n. A hard disk that has a self-contained casing, can be removed from the drive, and has greater storage capacity than floppy disks. or a heavy notebook computer. The drive has been designed to survive a drop from desktop height, which is highly remarkable considering hard drives can typically only withstand a drop of less than one-inch. DataBook is fully self-contained, cartridge free, and contains pre-loaded encryptive backup and mirroring software ensuring exceptional data security. DataBook is ideal for a variety of applications such as downloading Internet and MP3 files, system backup, file transportation, fast-and-simple storage capacity upgrades, and data archive. Available in capacities from 4 to 14 gigabytes, DataBook is an intelligent alternative to ZIP(R) or JAZ(R). About GTSI GTSI, the government's first choice for IT solutions, is the largest dedicated federal government provider of computer products and broad-based information technology solutions. The company offers access to over 150,000 information technology products from more than 2,100 manufacturers. Headquartered in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, GTSI provides products and services to Federal, State and Local Government customers worldwide. More information about GTSI is available at www.gtsi.com. About DataZONE Founded in 1998, DataZONE is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. that develops, markets, and sells innovative and ruggedized transportable storage A storage medium that is easily moved from one location to another. CDs, DVDs, floppy disks, Zip and REV cartridges, USB drives (flash drives) and compact external hard drives are examples of transportable storage. See removable disk and external drive. devices. DataZONE is located at 23 Las Colinas Las Colinas is a developed area in the Dallas suburb of Irving, Texas. Due to its central location between Dallas and Fort Worth and its proximity to DFW Airport, Las Colinas has been a viable place in the Metroplex for corporate and business relocation. Lane, San Jose, CA 95119 and can be reached by phone at (408) 360-8688 or on the Internet at www.datazonecorp.com. All trademarks are registered with their respective companies. |
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