EMC Delivers E-Infostructure for Windows 2000.Business/Technology Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 2000 Enterprise Storage Leader Joins Microsoft as Windows 2000 Global Launch Partner; 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. Solutions Ready for Deployment in Windows 2000 Environments EMC Corporation EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) is an American Fortune 500 and S&P 500 manufacturer of software and systems for information management and storage. It is headquartered in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, USA. , the world's leading provider of enterprise storage systems, software and services, today joined software leader Microsoft Corporation (company) Microsoft Corporation - The biggest supplier of operating systems and other software for IBM PC compatibles. Software products include MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft Access, LAN Manager, MS Client, SQL Server, Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC), MS Mail, in unveiling Microsoft's Windows 2000 operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . The two companies are showcasing solutions that will enable customers to implement the highly reliable, scalable EMC Enterprise Storage Network (ESN (Electronic Serial Number) A unique identification number built into a cellphone for security purposes. ) with Windows 2000 for their E-Infostructure - the information infrastructure for their business. Bill Gates (person) Bill Gates - William Henry Gates III, Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft, which he co-founded in 1975 with Paul Allen. In 1994 Gates is a billionaire, worth $9.35b and Microsoft is worth about $27b. , chairman and chief software architect of Microsoft, said, &uot;By working closely with EMC, we have ensured that Windows 2000 is ready for immediate mission-critical deployment by the Global 2000. EMC brings a decade's worth of data center experience to Windows 2000 and provides customers with the tools they need to efficiently and effectively migrate to Windows 2000, deploy it, and integrate it seamlessly into their enterprise environments. EMC and Microsoft have worked together to develop solutions that capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the enhanced manageability and increased reliability of the Windows 2000 operating system. These joint efforts give our mutual customers the most flexible, scalable solutions for their critical applications.&uot; EMC, one of 13 Windows 2000 Global Launch Partners, is highlighting its leading E-Infostructure solutions for Windows 2000 at events around the world. EMC's portfolio of industry-leading storage solutions will support Windows 2000. The EMC Enterprise Storage Network enables users of Windows 2000 to consolidate information from many servers onto a single EMC storage system for improved management, protection and information sharing See data conferencing. . EMC's unique ability to provide simultaneous storage support for heterogeneous servers, including mainframes, enables fast, seamless integration An addition of a new application, routine or device that works smoothly with the existing system. It implies that the new feature or program can be installed and used without problems. Contrast with "transparent," which implies that there is no discernible change after installation. of Windows 2000-based information into enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. environments. Users of Windows 2000 can take advantage of EMC's innovative software solutions, such as EMC Control Center, SRDF SRDF Symmetrix Remote Data Facility SRDF Symmetric Remote Data Facility (Symmetrix Remote Data Facility) and EMC TimeFinder, to automatically manage their environments and instantly create multiple copies of their consolidated Windows 2000 information for tasks including fast online backups and server-performance improvements. A recent survey of 800 worldwide IS executives, conducted for EMC by research firm FIND/SVP, revealed a need for tools that allow Windows-based information to be integrated into data center environments. Nearly 80% of the large organizations questioned said they are moving data between different systems, including mainframes, Unix systems and Windows platforms. The survey found that corporations are moving data to support and supply information to a variety of applications, from traditional transaction processing Updating the appropriate database records as soon as a transaction (order, payment, etc.) is entered into the computer. It may also imply that confirmations are sent at the same time. Transaction processing systems are the backbone of an organization because they update constantly. to new Internet-based applications. Mike Ruettgers, EMC's 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. , said, &uot;EMC Enterprise Storage is a key enabling technology for the deployment of Windows 2000 and EMC is ready to help customers migrate and implement Windows 2000 in their data center environments. EMC is delivering the tools that allow customers to consolidate Windows 2000-based information, grow it without limits, protect and manage it with the same software they use for their mainframe and Unix-based information, and make Windows 2000 a key component of their E-Infostructure.&uot; Earlier this month, EMC and Microsoft announced a strategic global alliance, the first centered specifically on Windows 2000. The two companies are developing and implementing solutions that combine Windows 2000-based systems with EMC systems, software and services. As part of the alliance, EMC's Data General division is offering the industry's first 99.9 percent uptime service guarantee for Windows 2000. In November 1999, EMC Enterprise Storage served as the information infrastructure for a record-size implementation of Windows 2000 - a 43-terabyte data center configuration showcased at Comdex. EMC Corporation, a Fortune 500 company based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts Hopkinton is a town located in southwestern Middlesex County, Massachusetts, about 40 km (26.4 mi) from Boston. It is one of nine towns that are part of the region known as MetroWest. The population was 13,346 at the 2000 census. , is the world's technology and market leader in the rapidly growing market for intelligent enterprise storage systems, software, networks, and services. The company's products store, retrieve, manage, protect and share information from all major computing environments, including Unix, Windows NT, Linux and mainframe platforms. The company has offices worldwide, trades on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. under the symbol EMC, and is a component of the S& 500 Index. For further information about EMC and its storage solutions, EMC's corporate Web site can be accessed at http://www.EMC.com. EMC, Data General and Symmetrix are registered trademarks, and E-Infostructure, EMC TimeFinder, Symmetrix Remote Data Facility and EMC Control Center are trademarks of EMC Corp. All other brand names and product names referenced in this news release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. This release contains &uot;forward-looking statements&uot; as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) component quality and availability; (ii) delays in the development of new technology and the transition to new products; (iii) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures, in the computer storage and server markets; (iv) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines; (v) economic trends in various geographic markets and fluctuating currency exchange rates; (vi) deterioration or termination of the agreements with certain of the Company's resellers or OEMs; (vii) the uneven pattern of quarterly sales; (viii) risks associated with strategic investments and acquisitions; (ix) Year 2000 issues; and (x) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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