Microtech Sells Tape Duplication Business to DSI; DSI Named Reseller of Microtech CD-R/DVD Production Systems.Business/High-Tech Editors BELMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2001 Microtech Systems, leading CD-R (CD-Recordable) A writable CD technology using a type of compact disc that can be recorded, but not erased (CD-Rs are "write once" discs). CD-R discs are used to master CD-ROMs, to back up data and to make copies of data for distribution. and DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) A write-once (read only) DVD disc for both movies and data endorsed by the DVD Forum. DVD-Rs are often called "DVD Dash Rs" or "DVD Minus Rs" to distinguish them from the competing "Plus R" format (see DVD+R). publishing and production systems company, announced today that it has sold its tape duplication duplication /du·pli·ca·tion/ (doo-pli-ka´shun) 1. the act or process of doubling, or the state of being doubled. 2. line of business to Duplication Systems, Inc., (DSI (Dynamic Systems Initiative) An umbrella term for a suite of Microsoft products that help manage the Windows environment in large enterprises. DSI was introduced in 2003. ), a major tape and optical media duplication supplier based in Boulder Boulder, city, United States Boulder, city (1990 pop. 83,312), seat of Boulder co., N central Colo.; inc. 1871. A Rocky Mountain resort and a suburb of Denver, it is the seat of the Univ. of Colorado (1876). , CO. At the same time, Microtech has also appointed DSI as an official reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. for the entire line of Microtech CD-R/DVD/CD Card production systems and software. Included in the asset sale is the Microtech TapeMaker(TM) Tape Duplication System which is designed for tape or magneto-optical output. TapeMaker can output over 200 tape formats and is an excellent system for tape conversion and duplication. The agreement between the two companies also calls for DSI to act as a reseller of Microtech's Burnie(TM):Network Disc Publisher, the ImageAutomator(R) series and the ImageMaker(R) series of CD-R/DVD/CD Card production systems and software. Microtech is the only company in the CD-R/DVD production field that DSI will be representing. Steve Shray, Chief Executive Officer, Microtech Systems, said, "Over the past few years, Microtech has moved its business focus to the CD-R and DVD-R duplication industry so it seemed appropriate to divest To deprive or take away. Divest is usually used in reference to the relinquishment of authority, power, property, or title. If, for example, an individual is disinherited, he or she is divested of the right to inherit money. ourselves of our tape duplication line. DSI and Microtech have shared leadership in tape duplication for quite some time and we believe DSI serves the market very well. "For that reason, we are confident the company will provide full and continued support to tape duplication users. We wanted to be certain that our present customers were left in good hands for their tape needs, and we trust DSI to take care of them. "Our confidence in DSI also led us to appoint them to our exclusive corps of authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: resellers for our CD-R and DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. production systems line. I think our customers will find that DSI can offer them a very comprehensive and attractive product line," Mr. Shray concluded. Dale Stonedahl, President of DSI, was in complete agreement stating, "We have shared the market with Microtech since the early 1980's and we understand each others' business very well. For that reason, I am quite sure tape customers will experience an extremely smooth transition and continued enjoyment of top quality technical and sales support, including a new Windows network A local area network (LAN) made up of Windows clients and servers. Starting with Windows for Workgroups 3.1 in 1992, all versions of Windows have built-in networking. See Windows and NetBEUI network. system due in the next two months. "In fact, we have such confidence in Microtech that as a new reseller for the company, we've agreed to represent only its equipment within the CD-R/DVD production field. We look forward to a long relationship with Microtech, one that brings innovation, ease of use and higher productivity to all our customers," said Stonedahl. About Microtech Microtech Systems is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high volume, high performance media publishing, production and duplication systems and software. Products include Burnie: Network Disc Publisher, ImageAutomator and ImageMaker CD-R/DVD/CD Card production systems, and MyDisc(R), BatchDisc(TM), ImageAligner(TM) and CD Remote applications. The company's clients include Intel, Moore Business Systems, Sun Microsystems Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA[3]) is an American vendor of computers, computer components, computer software, and information-technology services, founded on 24 February 1982. , Oracle and Electronic Arts, to name a few. About DSI DSI is dedicated to delivering full service to the media duplication industry by providing high quality media duplication equipment and related duplication services. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and supports a complete line of industrial quality duplication equipment for magnetic tape, magneto magneto: see generator. magneto Permanent-magnet alternating generator used mainly to produce electrical current for the ignition system in various types of internal-combustion engines, such as aircraft, marine, tractor, and motorcycle engines. optical disc and CD-R disc. As developers of this technology, DSI has the experience and knowledge to offer a wide range of exceptional media duplication, conversion and analysis services. Their mission has been, and continues to be, to help customers get media duplication tasks done as precisely and efficiently as possible, while offering the all the technical support and expertise required. Contact Information For more information contact Microtech Systems, 2 Davis Drive, Belmont, CA 94002-3002; Phone 800/223-3693 USA only and 650/596-1900 worldwide; FAX 650/596-1915; info@microtech.com; www.microtech.com. For more information on tape products contact DSI, 5660 Airport Boulevard, Suite 105, Boulder, CO 80301; 303/413-8744; FAX 303/413-8726; sales@duplicationsystems.com; www.duplicationsystems.com. |
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