UVNetworks Inks Agreement With Ingram Micro; Distributor to Ship Server Appliance Manufacturer's Sun(TM) Technology-Based WebBox.Business Editors and High-Tech Writers IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 2001 UVNetworks, a provider of Sun(TM) technology-based server appliances, today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Ingram Micro, Inc. NYSE: IM a Fortune 100 company founded in 1979 and based in Santa Ana, California. It is the world’s largest technology distributor and a leading technology sales, marketing and logistics company. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :IM), the largest wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services. Through this alliance, Ingram Micro will distribute UVNetworks' WebBox, the industry's first Web-hosting server appliance based on Sun Microsystems' Solaris 8 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. and 64-bit architecture. The agreement also exposes the Internet server appliance A self-contained computer system specialized for Internet or intranet use with primary access to setup and configuration through a browser. See server appliance. to approximately 32,000 resellers through the distributor's weekly newsletter. The recently launched product equips Web-hosting companies, Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs), application service providers (ASPs), co-location companies, Web design firms and corporate users with high levels of performance, security and ease-of-use for a variety of Web applications. "By implementing Sun's robust 64-bit architecture, UVNetworks' WebBox further equips these market segments with significantly more processing power than similarly priced Intel 32-bit server appliances," said Amir Kiai, UVNetworks president and 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. . "Our agreement with UVNetworks provides our diverse reseller base with the industry's first Internet server appliance integrating Sun's 64-bit processor, motherboard and Solaris operating system," said Del Meeks, vice president product management, Ingram Micro U.S. "UVNetworks is presenting our consumer base with a reliable, high-performance product that is affordably priced." "This agreement provides us with an established and comprehensive distribution channel to reach consumers on a national basis," added Kiai. "We are excited to partner with an industry-leading distributor such as Ingram Micro." Noted analyst firm International Data Corp. validates UVNetworks' entry into the Web-hosting arena by forecasting $14 billion in market revenue by the end of 2003. About Ingram Micro Inc. Ingram Micro Inc. is the largest global wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services. The company operates in 36 countries with sales of $30.7 billion for the fiscal year 2000. Ingram Micro's global regions provide the distribution of technology products and services, marketing development and supply chain management services to more than 175,000 technology solution providers and 1,700 manufacturers. The company is focused on maximizing shareowner share·own·er n. See shareholder. Noun 1. shareowner - someone who holds shares of stock in a corporation shareholder, stockholder investor - someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns value and achieving customer satisfaction through innovation in the information technology supply chain. Visit www.ingrammicro.com/corp. About UVNetworks UVNetworks was established in March 2000 to meet a critical need for cost-effective and easy-to-use high-performance server appliances. A strategic development partner with 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. , the company is currently the sole provider of server appliances based on Sun's 64-bit architecture and the Sun Solaris operating system. More information on UVNetworks' products is available at the company's Web site at www.uvnetworks.com or by calling 800/353-8600. Note to Editors: Sun and Sun Microsystems are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc. 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 other countries. |
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