Datalink Names Field Operations and Market Development Executives; Team Leads Customer- and Market-Driven Strategies and Initiatives.Business Editors MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2002 Datalink Corporation Datalink Corporation (NASDAQ: DTLK) is an American data storage corporation with operations throughout the United States. The company engages in the design, installation, and support of data storage infrastructures that store, protect, and provide continuous access to (Nasdaq:DTLK), a leading information storage architect, announced today the appointment of Steve Howe Steve Howe may refer to:
Howe will set strategy and execute operational activity for the company's sales, technical services, and customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services organizations. He will ensure all customer-facing initiatives and resources are aligned to maximize the business value customers receive from Datalink. Prior to this expanded role, Howe held the position of vice president of sales and marketing at the company. "Contributing to the success of our customers and partners is at the core of what we do. Our ability to consistently deliver value to our customers while helping them realize maximum benefit and return on their information storage investments can clearly be a differentiator," commented Howe. "I look forward to the opportunity of leading our new field operations organization and building upon our expertise and reputation as a customer-driven organization." As vice president of market development, Westling will oversee the company's technology direction and storage solution offerings, lead corporate and field marketing, and direct business development efforts through strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions. He will lead technology and product development, product management, marketing, and business development teams. Prior to this expanded role, Westling was the vice president of business development at the company. "Customers turn to us for insightful and independent perspectives on new and emerging technologies and products," said Westling. "Combining these company functions enhances our ability to develop, deliver, and market more powerful, needs-based solutions to our customers." "We are excited about these appointments," said Greg Meland, president and 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. . "Aligning a·lign v. a·ligned, a·lign·ing, a·ligns v.tr. 1. To arrange in a line or so as to be parallel: align the tops of a row of pictures; aligned the car with the curb. all customer-facing functions and resources--sales, technical services, and support services--with Steve Howe, and market development functions--technology and product development, product management, marketing, and business development--with Charlie Westling, will result in enhanced synergy The enhanced result of two or more people, groups or organizations working together. In other words, one and one equals three! It comes from the Greek "synergia," which means joint work and cooperative action. , efficiency, and execution. Delivering more value to our customers is key to our strategy. These appointments and resource alignments are a win-win for our customers, as well as the company." ABOUT DATALINK Datalink Corporation is a leading information storage architect. The company analyzes, designs, implements, and supports information storage infrastructures that store, protect, and provide continuous access to information. Datalink's specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. capabilities and solutions span storage area networks, network-attached storage See NAS. , direct-attached storage Direct-attached storage (DAS) refers to a digital storage system directly attached to a server or workstation, without a storage network in between. It is a retronym, mainly used to differentiate non-networked storage from SAN and NAS. , and IP-based storage, using industry-leading hardware, software, and technical services. Recent news releases and other information are available at http://www.datalink.com. |
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