NTP Software(TM) Teams up with UPS(TM) to Manage Information Storage Successfully.NASHUA, N.H. -- UPS(TM), the leader in global package delivery, has teamed up with 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(TM), 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. , to use NTP Software's Smart ILM(TM) Suite, including 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) Family of Products to gain real-time control Real-time control is a popular term for a certain class of digital controllers. For effective digital control, it is critical that sample time be constant. Real-time control achieves nearly constant sample time. See also
NTP Software QFS(TM), the On-ramp to ILM(SM), gives UPS' storage team the power to gain full, policy-based control over their networked storage and it gives UPS' end-users the tools and support they need to do their part in controlling growth and managing cost. The challenge facing UPS today is to cost-effectively manage a growing global storage environment with more than 471 Terabytes already installed. This means that UPS requires a solution that can automatically block or remove unwanted content and moderate consumption. The solution, the NTP Software Smart ILM(TM) Suite, provides the desired results across UPS' 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 hosted storage environment without creating any additional work for their storage administrators or their end-users. In addition, the NTP Software QFS(TM) Family of Products also provides UPS a platform independent product that improves the function and performance of their NetApp(R) Filers and controls the migration of their aging content. "NTP Software Smart ILM(TM) Suite offers UPS the tools they need to moderate their storage needs within their ever growing global transportation and logistics business. We look forward to supporting UPS in managing the information flow that moves along with the billions of packages and documents they deliver each year," said Aaron Dufoe, Vice President of Sales at NTP Software. About UPS Founded in 1907 as a messenger company 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. , UPS has grown into a $36 billion corporation by clearly focusing on the goal of enabling commerce around the globe. Today UPS is a global company with one of the most recognized and admired ad·mire v. ad·mired, ad·mir·ing, ad·mires v.tr. 1. To regard with pleasure, wonder, and approval. 2. To have a high opinion of; esteem or respect. 3. brands in the world. They have become the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized spe·cial·ize v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr. 1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study. 2. transportation and logistics services. Every day, they manage the flow of goods, funds, and information in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. About NTP Software(TM) Founded in 1994, NTP Software 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 is based in Nashua, NH, and is privately held. NTP Software 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. |
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