Information Handling Services Announces VAR Agreement with Sony Electronics.ENGLEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 1997-- IHS IHS (I.H.S.) first three letters of Greek spelling of Jesus; also taken as acronym of Iesus Hominum Salvator ‘Jesus, Savior of Mankind.’ [Christian Symbolism: Brewer Dictionary, 480] See : Christ IHS to re-sell Sony's 2200-60 Optical Jukebox See optical disc library. in conjunction with its acclaimed databases of technical and engineering information Companies who use large databases from Information Handling Services (IHS) will now be able to enjoy faster access to the information. Thanks to an agreement recently reached between IHS and Sony Electronics Sony Electronics Inc., headquartered in San Diego, Calif., is the largest component of Sony Corporation of America, the U.S. holding company for Sony's U.S.-based electronics and entertainment businesses. , IHS is now able to resell Sony FYLA CD-ROM jukeboxes to its customers. The first Sony jukebox A storage device for multiple sets of CD-ROMs, DVDs, tape cartridges or disk modules. Using carousels, robot arms and other methods, a jukebox physically moves the storage medium from its assigned location to an optical or magnetic station for reading and writing. to be offered with IHS data is the CDL-2200-60, which features six Sony 12X CD-ROM drives CD-ROM drives, which today typically means a CD-RW drive that is a combo CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW drive, come in a variety of speeds. The original drive (1x) transferred data at 150KB per second. and holds up to 200 CD-ROMs in its library system. This combination yields a low media-to-drive ratio of 33.3 CD-ROMs per drive and ensures fast, flawless access to IHS's information. Patrick Romich, president of Information Handling Services, said, "We are pleased to be able to offer our customers Sony's optical jukeboxes in conjunction with our data. They are fast, reliable and scaleable, making them an ideal solution for customers who need to make our information accessible to multiple users via a corporate network or intranet." IHS will sell the Sony jukebox in conjunction with such products as its Product Selection Service, which is comprised of 1.2 million pages of manufacturers' catalog information and requires more than 150 CD-ROMs. "Information Handling Services is a recognized leader in supplying technical databases," commented Fred Bedard, director of Integrated Storage Products for Sony Electronics' Computer Components and Peripherals Group. "We are pleased IHS will offer its customers the option of storing and accessing its information via our CDL-2200-60 jukebox." IHS Engineering Products is the worldwide leader for engineering, technical, and regulatory information published in a variety of media, from CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). to the Internet and intranet. IHS Group is a leading international publisher of information databases, with annual sales of approximately $350 million. Its companies serve the vital information needs of customers across the world's technical, business and professional sectors. IHS Group employs over 2,400 people worldwide. For additional information on IHS Engineering and its services, contact IHS Engineering, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, Colorado Englewood is a city in Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA. As of 2005, the city is estimated to have a total population of 32,350.[5] It is part of the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Area. 80112-5776; or phone 800/716-3447, ext. 019, fax 800/716-6447 or e-mail info@ihs.com . For international sales, call +1-303/397-2896, or fax +1-303/397-2410. Visit our web site at www.ihs.com and our online Engineering Resource Center at www.ihserc.com . Based in 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. , the Integrated Storage Products Division of Sony Electronics' Computer Components and Peripherals Group markets CD-ROM, MO and WORM drives and jukeboxes through OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and , industrial distribution and reseller channels. For additional information about Sony computer products, call 800/352-7669 or visit Sony's World Wide Web site at http://www.sony.com/storagebysony . -0- Information Handling Services, IHS, and the IHS logo are registered trademarks of Information Handling Services Inc. Registered U.S. Patent & Trademark office. All other trade names, trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Information Handling Services Senior Director, Support Services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services Daniel Burk, 303/397-2697 or 800/525-7052, ext. 2697 dan.burk@ihs.com or Information Handling Services Director of Marketing and Press Relations Carol Berryman, 303/397-2925 or 800/525-7052, ext. 2925 carol.berryman@ihs.com |
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