Seagate Software and Wang Partner to Deliver HSM Solutions for Windows NT; Integration Strategy to Provide Backup and Management of Wang HSM; Seagate Software to License OPEN/Stor Software.LAKE MARY Lake Mary may refer to:
(operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. NT. "It is significant that these two companies, each of which have a strategic position with Microsoft, are cooperating to improve the quality of storage management for Windows NT," said industry analyst, Michael Peterson The name Michael Peterson can mean:-
Product Integration The first part of the agreement includes a product integration strategy that enables Seagate Backup Exec Backup Exec is backup software for Microsoft Windows environments currently developed by Symantec. Backup Exec has a long history of being sold from one company to another. and Seagate ExecView applications to provide backup and management of Wang OPEN/Stor for NT HSM software. Seagate Backup Exec is scheduled to become "HSM aware" and provide backup and disaster recovery services for the HSM system. Seagate ExecView is expected to be enhanced to administer and manage OPEN/Stor HSM servers as part of an overall storage management system with common administration and monitoring capabilities. The product integration utilizes common media services and data formats, and is expected to reduce the complexity of managing backup and HSM systems independently, while improving network data integrity and availability. Distribution License Second, the agreement provides Seagate Software with a license to sell Wang OPEN/Stor software through Seagate Software's worldwide channel of distributors, VARs and integrators. With OPEN/Stor HSM tightly integrated within the Seagate Software product family, Seagate Software customers should have access to the leading HSM solution for Windows NT as part of a complete suite of storage management applications. "Our partnership with Wang Software, the provider of HSM technology for Microsoft Windows NT, is representative of Seagate Software's continued commitment to the support of open Windows NT standards," said Terry Cunningham, executive vice president and general manager of Seagate Software, Storage Management Group. "We are providing our customers with industry leading solutions and help to ensure their compatibility with future storage management product offerings." Compatibility With Windows NT Storage Services The third part of the agreement focuses on compatibility with enhanced file, directory, and storage services to be included in future versions of Microsoft Windows NT. Seagate Software has been selected by Microsoft to provide the next-generation backup utility for Windows NT (see separate release - Microsoft Selects Seagate Software 11/18/96). Wang Software was selected by Microsoft to provide the integrated HSM technology to be part of a future version of the operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . Future versions of Windows NT are expected to include enhanced NT Media Services (NTMS NTMS Nokia Terminal Management Server NTMS National Telecommunications Management Structure NTMS NT Media Services NTMS Northern Territory Music School (Jingili, NT, Australia) NTMS Network Time Management System ), Directory Services (DS), a Distributed File System Software that keeps track of files stored across multiple networks. When the data are requested, it converts the file names into the physical location of the file so it can be found. (DFS (Distributed File System) An enhancement to Windows NT/2000 and 95/98 that allows files scattered across multiple servers to be treated as a single group. With Dfs, a network administrator can build a hierarchical file system that spans the organization's LANs and ), and Media Changer Changer The name given to a clearing member that is willing to assume the opposite position of a futures contract within a larger alternative exchange, of which it also is a clearing member. drivers for robotics libraries (see separate release - Seagate Software Embraces Microsoft Media Services Microsoft's streaming server Microsoft Media Services (previously called NetShow Services) uses the Microsoft Media Server (MMS) protocol to transfer unicast data. MMS can be transported via UDP or TCP. The MMS default port is UDP/TCP 1755. 11/4/96). These operating system enhancements impact storage management applications like Seagate Backup Exec, Seagate ExecView and OPEN/Stor. Through the Seagate Software and Wang Software partnership and a close development relationship with Microsoft, future versions of these backup and HSM applications are expected to remain tightly integrated with and fully support the new Windows NT services. "This agreement combines the leading data protection software for Windows NT with the leading HSM software," said Fred Richardson, general manager, Wang Software, Storage Management Group. "Together, we will unify two currently separate storage processes and help reduce storage administration while improving data integrity and availability." Product integration is under development, with compatible solutions scheduled to be introduced Q2 CY97. Seagate Software is expected to begin distributing and supporting Wang OPEN/Stor HSM software beginning Q2 CY97. Seagate Software, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Seagate Technology (company) Seagate Technology - A major manufacturer of hard disk drives, founded in 1979 as "Shugart Technology" by Alan F. Shugart and Finis Conner. That name is on the original patents for the 5.25" hard disk drive. , Inc., develops tools and applications in the areas of information management and infrastructure management, including network, systems and storage management. Its industry leading software solutions are developed as integral components of a total data management product strategy supporting all major operating environments. Seagate Software has established strategic relationships with Compaq, HP, 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) , Microsoft, Novell, and other industry pacesetters, and markets its products worldwide, through distributors, value-added resellers, system integrators, retailers, OEMs and direct to large corporate users. For more information about Seagate Software, Storage Management Group, contact our Lake Mary office at: 37 Skyline Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746; 800/327-2232; 407/333-7500; FAX 407/333-7730; or on the World Wide Web at http://www.seagatesoftware.com. -0- Note to Editors: Seagate and Seagate Technology are registered trademarks of Seagate Technology, Inc. Seagate Software is a trademark of Seagate Technology, Inc. Seagate Backup Exec and Seagate Exec View are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Seagate Software, Inc. Jan Jahosky, 407/805-3308 jan.jahosky@smg.seagatesoftware.com |
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