Loudcloud Awarded GSA Schedule Through DLT Solutions; Loudcloud's Managed Services Now Available to Federal, State and Local Government Agencies On GSA Schedule.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif. & HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2002 Loudcloud Inc. (Nasdaq:LDCL) and DLT (Digital Linear Tape) A magnetic tape technology originally developed by Digital for its VAX line. The technology was later sold to Quantum, which makes it available to other manufacturers. DLT uses half-inch, single-hub cartridges similar to IBM's 3480/3490/3590 line. Solutions Inc., a premier government solutions partner, today announced a strategic partnership that enables federal, state and local government agencies to purchase Loudcloud's flexible set of e-business managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality , through the GSA (1) (Global mobile Suppliers Association, Sawbridgeworth, U.K., www.gsacom.com) A membership organization of suppliers of GSM products and services. Its goal is to promote GSM as the worldwide mobile communications standard. See GSM Association and GSM. (General Services Administration The General Services Administration (GSA) was established by section 101 of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C.A. § 751). The GSA sets policy for and manages government property and records. ) Schedule (#GS-35F-4543G) held by DLT Solutions, Inc. As one of the most widely accepted contract vehicles for federal, state and local government agencies, as well as prime contractors to these agencies, the GSA Schedule is one of the most efficient ways to procure To cause something to happen; to find and obtain something or someone. Procure refers to commencing a proceeding; bringing about a result; persuading, inducing, or causing a person to do a particular act; obtaining possession or control over an item; or making a person products within the government. Loudcloud's solution provides complete lifecycle management of a customer's e-business infrastructure. The solution addresses three service areas: Loudcloud Deployment and Launch Services, Loudcloud Application and Infrastructure Services and Loudcloud Client Services. Customers can build a highly customized outsourced solution to meet their particular needs by selecting options within each service area. The partnership will enable Loudcloud to offer its e-business infrastructure services to the government through DLT's customer base. DLT's dedicated government representatives will interface with Loudcloud's existing government representatives to effectively sell and market its services to all government agencies and departments through the GSA schedule. "Many government agencies have already successfully worked with Loudcloud to manage their e-business infrastructure," said Ben Horowitz, 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. and president of Loudcloud. "Now that these services have been added to the GSA Schedule through our partnership with DLT Solutions, other government agencies will have the opportunity to realize the same benefits." The underpinning un·der·pin·ning n. 1. Material or masonry used to support a structure, such as a wall. 2. A support or foundation. Often used in the plural. 3. Informal The human legs. Often used in the plural. for Loudcloud's managed services is its unique Opsware(TM) automation technology, which gives customers greater quality, visibility and control over their Web infrastructure while lowering costs. Opsware technology provides Loudcloud customers with the foundation to easily scale and effectively enhance their e-business applications as their needs evolve. "We're pleased to announce our partnership with Loudcloud to offer some of the world's best e-business and Internet solutions to our government customers," said Craig Abod, president of DLT Solutions. "Through its e-Government initiative, the U.S. government is looking to improve its communications and increase the number of services offered to its citizens. Loudcloud's software will give federal, state and local government agencies the flexibility and quality it needs to fulfill its e-Government plans." About Loudcloud Loudcloud, Inc. is the leading managed services provider, offering a complete solution to enterprise customers for outsourcing global Internet operations. Loudcloud deploys, manages, secures, scales, and monitors e-business systems using its unique Opsware automation technology, which automates functions otherwise done manually, delivering higher quality, cost savings, and increased flexibility. Loudcloud manages its systems via a worldwide network of data centers and Loudcloud Operations Centers The facility or location on an installation, base, or facility used by the commander to command, control, and coordinate all crisis activities. See also base defense operations center; command center. located 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. and Europe. For more information on Loudcloud, please visit our Web site at www.loudcloud.com. About DLT Solutions, Inc. DLT Solutions, Inc. is a government solutions provider delivering comprehensive technology solutions to federal, state and municipal governments and business. For over a decade, DLT's knowledgeable and technical sales staff has delivered fast, flexible service to its customers. Headquartered in Herndon, Va., DLT specializes in the following technology areas: Oracle Solutions, Autodesk Government Solutions, Quest Solutions, Security Solutions, and Storage Solutions based on VERITAS and Quantum Products. DLT is recognized as Autodesk's largest customer, Quantum's largest reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. of storage solutions, VERITAS' fastest growing GSA partner; and Oracle's largest GSA reseller. DLT was also awarded The Top Channel Partner in 2001 from Quest Software The computer-software manufacturer Quest Software (Quest Software, Inc.) (NASDAQ: QSFT), headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California, dates from 1987. Quest develops, sells, and supports database management, Windows management, and application management software products and the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Partner of the Year for 2001 from VIDAR. For more information or to place an order, contact DLT Solutions at 800/262-4358; email sales@dlt.com, or visit www.dlt.com. Loudcloud, Opsware and myLoudcloud are service marks and trademarks of Loudcloud, Inc. All other product names, service marks, and trademarks mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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