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Intransa and Atempo Establish Strategic Alliance
Intelligent IP SAN leader joins forces with data protection software innovator to deliver open, massively-scalable and robust storage networks
NEW YORK CITY, Storage Decisions (Booth 59) � April 27, 2004 � Intransa Inc., the global leader in intelligent IP SAN data storage, and Atempo Inc., a pioneer of data-protection software solutions for enterprise environments, today announced a strategic alliance to deliver Internet Protocol Storage Area Networks (IP SANs) equipped with the industry�s best-of-breed data protection solution.
Intransa and Atempo will jointly offer customers a solution combining Intransa�s IP5000 Storage System and Atempo�s Time Navigator� data protection software. This combination lets companies worldwide leverage the ubiquity and cost-effectiveness of Ethernet networks to build open, massively-scalable and robust IP SANs that meet the most demanding data protection requirements.
�This alliance represents the leading-edge data management solution available to the market today,� said Dr. Avi Katz, President and CEO of Intransa. �As enterprises worldwide adopt IP SANs for their low total cost of ownership, their scalability and their ease of use, they require high-performance data protection and disaster recovery capabilities. This combination hits the bull�s-eye.�
�We are pleased to enter into an alliance with Intransa,� said Hervé Goguely, President of Atempo Americas. �Like Intransa, Atempo is leading the way forward to the next generation of open data management solutions that meet the needs of the enterprise � security, high availability and ease of management.�
Using innovative architecture and sophisticated management software, Intransa�s IP SAN enables customers to easily add storage capacity from 2 to 24 terabytes (TB), meeting the needs of high volume e-mail and collaborative environments such as Microsoft Exchange, databases, backup and restore software, and other mission-critical applications. Intransa�s IP SAN provides IT administrators an attractive alternative to expensive Fibre Channel components by leveraging the network commodity trend and the widespread knowledge of IP networking. The Intransa IP SAN facilitates the enterprise deployment of tiered and on-demand storage infrastructure.
Built upon a single unified architecture, Atempo�s Time Navigator delivers unparalleled restore performance plus a rich feature set that delivers today�s most in-demand data protection features. Time Navigator is targeted at open heterogeneous environments� and delivers flexibility when and where it is needed by end �users. With its unique concept of �time navigation�, Time Navigator is the only software product on the market that allows end-users single file access at any point in time. A unique and easy to use directory tree makes locating restored files a simple and visual process. In addition, Time Navigator addresses firewall security by requiring only a single port to be opened for backup through the firewall. Time Navigator also offers in-demand features such as multi-streaming and synthetic full backup, giving end-users the highest degree of control over time and resources in the backup and restore process.
About Intransa
Intransa, with headquarters in San Jose, California, is an innovator of enterprise-class, intelligent IP storage solutions that radically reduce the complexity of deploying scalable network storage. Based on advanced technology that leverages the cost and performance advantage of Ethernet and the ubiquity of IP networks, Intransa's products are enabling a new generation of information storage, delivery and management over IP networks. Founded in September 2000, Intransa has secured a total of $49 million in funding from 3Com, Advanced Technology Ventures, Sofinnova Ventures, Sofinnova Partners, US Venture Partners and a major pension fund. For more information visit www.intransa.com.
About Atempo
Founded in 1992, Atempo delivers best-of-breed data protection software and expert services for enterprise environments. Built upon a rich heritage of storage expertise, the company develops and markets Time Navigator, the most rapid restore product of its type in the industry. With an established network of value-added reseller and strategic alliances, Atempo provides sales and support to 1,750 customers in more than 20 countries. Atempo has dual headquarters in Palo Alto, California, and Paris, France. For more information please visit www.atempo.com or call (866) 417-0200. .
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Intransa is a registered trademark of Intransa Inc. Atempo and the Atempo logo are trademarks, and Time Navigator is a registered trademark of Atempo S.A. and Atempo, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.
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