Storage Access Inc. Launches ASAP Data Storage Services Based on Cisco Equipment that Provide Benefits to Customers Throughout the U.S.Business Editors/Technology Writers BOCA RATON Boca Raton (bō`kə rətōn`), city (1990 pop. 61,492), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic; inc. 1925. Boca Raton is a popular resort and retirement community that experienced significant industrial development in the 1970s and 80s. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 2002 Storage Access Joins Cisco Powered Network Program to Deliver Data Protection, Capacity on Demand, Replication In database management, the ability to keep distributed databases synchronized by routinely copying the entire database or subsets of the database to other servers in the network. There are various replication methods. , Space Management, and Backup and Restore Management Storage Access Technologies Inc., (Pink Sheets:SSPBF) (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension VENTURE:SSP (1) (Service Switching Point) The local exchange node in an SS7 telephone network. The SSP can be part of the voice switch or in a separate computer connected to it. ) a provider of data storage services, today announced that it is offering its ASAP (chat) asap - As soon as possible. (TM) suite of services on a Cisco (Nasdaq:CSCO CSCO Cisco Systems Incorporated (stock symbol) CSCO Chief Supply Chain Officer ) network to business customers throughout the US. In addition, Storage Access' ASAP services have been designated as a Cisco Powered Network service. This Cisco Powered Network designation denotes that each of Storage Access' ASAP services is hosted and delivered over a network infrastructure built with Cisco equipment, providing an unmatched level of performance, availability and security to Storage Access customers. ASAP Data Storage Services (Always Secure, Available and Protected) position Storage Access as the single point of contact for all of a business' data storage needs. Storage Access' Cisco Powered designated services include: -- ASAP Data Protection, which insures critical data by providing 100% guaranteed and secure backup and restore capability, providing a higher level of efficiency and security than in-house backup and restore solutions. -- ASAP Capacity on Demand, which provides always available, fully monitored and managed data storage capacity for corporate computer systems, eliminating expensive system shutdowns that result from a lack of storage space. -- ASAP Space Management, which guarantees system uptime while maintaining fast and easy access to critical data; this service transfers rarely used files from local systems to a Space Management server, eliminating costly manual file transfers. -- ASAP Backup and Restore Management, which provides expert configuration, monitoring and management of Tivoli systems, eliminating the need to employ expensive internal storage management expertise. ASAP services are delivered on a subscription basis, and are either hosted remotely or installed on a customer's site. On customer sites, Storage Access deploys customer premise Cisco equipment that is designed to meet the specific requirements of the user. Often deployed is the Cisco 3002 Hardware VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. Client, which establishes highly secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections between customer systems and Storage Access' Storage Utilities. Increased traffic volume may call for the installation of Cisco 3620 or 7200 Routers. Storage Utilities are the anchor points Anchor Point may refer to:
 This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . , which provides high-performance network-layer switching and services, extending traffic management capability throughout the utilities' internal networks. All customer traffic passes through a Cisco 7200 Series router router Portable electric power tool used in carpentry and furniture making that consists of an electric motor, a base, two handle knobs, and bits (cutting tools). A router can cut fancy edges for shelving, grooves for storm windows and weather stripping, circles and ovals , which controls access to the VPN. Defending the utilities' networks are Cisco PIX History Cisco PIX (Private Internet EXchange) is a firewall originally conceived in March 1994 by John Mayes of Redwood City, California and coded by Brantley Coiles of Athens, Georgia. 535 and PIX 515 firewalls, which provide encrypted en·crypt tr.v. en·crypt·ed, en·crypt·ing, en·crypts 1. To put into code or cipher. 2. Computer Science VPN support for 2,000 IPsec tunnels, and up to 500,000 concurrent connections. The Cisco IDS 4230 completes security systems by providing real time intrusion detection See IDS and IPS. capability at a rate of up to 100 mbps. "Cisco shares our vision that the IP network is the foundation for distributing, over a wide area, business solutions that will provide our customers with the protection, cost savings and efficiencies that our ASAP services enable," said Paul Sachse, President and CTO (Chief Technical Officer) The executive responsible for the technical direction of an organization. See CIO and salary survey. of Storage Access. "By deploying Cisco's market leading technology, we are able to support our services with the highest possible level of throughput, availability and security; with the flexibility to serve customers of all sizes. Our services store and protect our customers' mission-critical data; the importance of this task mandates that we utilize a Storage Wide Area Network Infrastructure built with the industry-leading level of performance that Cisco provides." "Achieving the Cisco Powered Network designation means that Storage Access customers can be confident they are receiving an industry-leading network service built on high-performance, reliable and secure components," stated Jeff Zinardi, director of marketing at Cisco. Storage Access' participation in the Cisco Powered Network program demonstrates its ability to provide industry-leading services that are based on Cisco solutions. Storage Access also benefits from its Cisco Powered Network designation through joint marketing and technology sharing activities with Cisco. About Storage Access Storage Access is a provider of data storage solutions and services that address customer demands for efficient management, storage and protection of corporate data. These services are hosted either remotely or at customer facilities, and are delivered on a subscription basis. Storage Access reduces total cost of ownership by saving customers the equipment, facilities, and management costs associated with storing and archiving corporate data. Storage Access offerings include the ASAP suite of services: Data Protection; Capacity on Demand; Space Management; and Backup and Restore Management. In addition, Storage Access offers disaster recovery planning and storage consultation. Additional information can be found at http://www.storageaccess.com This release may contain forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements may involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Storage Access or industry results to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the following: general economic and business conditions, demographic changes, regulation, major technology changes, timing of product introductions, competition, and the ability of Storage Access to attract and retain key employees. |
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