NTP Software(R) Introduces the NTP Software QFS(TM) and the NTP Software M&A(TM) Families of Products for the IBM(R) System Storage N-Series Platforms.NASHUA, N.H. -- NTP (Network Time Protocol) A TCP/IP protocol used to synchronize the real time clock in computers, network devices and other electronic equipment that is time sensitive. It is also used to maintain the correct time in NTP-based wall and desk clocks. Software(R), the worldwide leader in the management and control of unstructured data Data that does not reside in fixed locations. Free-form text in a word processing document is a typical example. Contrast with structured data. See free-form database. , today announces the addition of the NTP Software QFS QFS Quota & File Sentinel (NTP Software) QFS Queensland Fisheries Service QFS Quebec Family Study QFS Qualification Facilities Support (David Florida Laboratory, Canadian Space Agency, Ottawa, Canada) QFS Quick File System (TM) for NAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Network Attached Storage) A specialized file server that connects to the network. A NAS device contains a slimmed-down operating system and a file system and processes only I/O requests by supporting the popular Family of Products and the NTP Software Storage M&A(TM) Family of Products for IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) (R) System Storage N Series Platforms. These additions extend the NTP Software Smart ILM(TM) Suite to encompass NAS platforms from IBM, Microsoft, and Network Appliance (1) A specialized device for use on a network. For example, Web servers, cache servers and file servers can be implemented as general-purpose computers with the appropriate software or as network appliances, which are computers dedicated to a single function and cannot do anything , along with most SAN and iSCSI technology. NTP Software QFS(TM), the on-ramp to the NTP Software Smart ILM(TM) Suite, gives customers with IBM N Series Filers full policy-based control of their environments. IBM N Series customers will benefit from the breadth of functionality of QFS in facilitating migration to the N Series platform, controlling storage utilization, and moderating growth. In addition, NTP Software QFS(TM) can empower customers' end-user communities to participate in storage management by delivering Self-Service Storage(TM). IBM customers will also be able to take advantage of sophisticated heuristics heu·ris·tic adj. 1. Of or relating to a usually speculative formulation serving as a guide in the investigation or solution of a problem: through the technology in NTP Software Deep Scan(TM), the NTP Software Storage Analysis Engine(TM), and the NTP Software Storage Policy Engine(TM). Each of these technologies gives its user levels of insight and control that can be found nowhere else. "Including IBM's N Series NAS storage platforms is important to many of our customers who look to IBM for their storage and computing solutions," said Bruce Backa, 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. of NTP Software(R). "We view IBM as a strategic partner." Even though support for the N Series was just announced, NTP Software(R) is already working with several of IBM's global accounts. N Series customers are expected to account for a significant portion of sales in 2007 for NTP Software(R). NTP Software QFS for NAS(TM), IBM(R) System Storage N Series Edition offers the control that network administrators need to stop unwanted, unnecessary, and obsolete data from building up and accelerating the growth of their storage environments, as well as ensuring compliance. This new addition to the NTP Software Smart ILM(TM) Suite also provides the means to relieve the burden on the enterprise Help Desk and gives end users the tools they need to manage their own storage successfully. NTP Software QFS(TM) for NAS Family of Products and the NTP Software Storage M&A(TM) Family of Products for IBM(R) System Storage N Series Storage Platforms are now available. Pricing for NTP Software QFS for NAS(TM), IBM(R) System Storage N Series Edition starts at $4,995, and is licensed per Filer. Pricing for NTP Software Storage M&A for NAS(TM), IBM System Storage IBM System Storage (formerly IBM TotalStorage) is the brand name for IBM's computer storage products, covering both Disk and Tape products. Disk Systems Current Disk Systems DS3000 Series The DS3000 products are made for IBM by LSI About NTP Software(R) Founded in 1994, NTP Software(R) is the worldwide leader in the control and analysis of storage. We create platform-independent products that enable our customers to control and manage their storage environments. NTP Software(R) is based in Nashua, NH, and is privately held. NTP Software(R) is located on the web at www.ntpsoftware.com, and can be reached at (800) 226-2755 or (603) 622-4400, or via email at info@ntpsoftware.com. NTP Software(R), Quota & File Sentinel (QFS(R)), and Storage M&A(R) are either registered trademarks or trademarks of NTP Software(R) in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and/or other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. |
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