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Virgin Mobile Plans for the Future with New Storage CapabilitiesFRAMINGHAM, Mass., May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- GlassHouse Technologies, Inc., the global leader in vendor-independent storage services, announced that Virgin Mobile, the UK's leading mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), has selected GlassHouse to radically overhaul its storage infrastructure. The deal will see GlassHouse deliver a complete storage management framework solution that will centralize and manage its growing storage needs. Following an internal review of its storage infrastructure, Virgin Mobile approached GlassHouse to provide an independent, full-scale audit and outline key recommendations to help centralize and control its current and future storage needs. GlassHouse will conduct a full-scale audit of Virgin Mobile's IT storage infrastructure and map out a consolidation and growth plan, using the GlassHouse Storage Management Lifecycle(SM) (SML) framework. The second phase of the plan will entail a full-scale redesign and implementation to ensure that Virgin Mobile is compliant with all pertinent compliance regulations. "We want to ensure that Virgin Mobile's strategic direction is supported by our infrastructure development," said Keith Bennett, lead infrastructure architect at Virgin Mobile. "When we approached the big vendors, we were frustrated as they pushed products dressed up as solutions. GlassHouse's vendor independence meant they would look at the big picture and enable us to deliver measurable business benefits. Their SML has provided us with a framework to develop policies and procedures with the appropriate target thresholds and management metrics we need as well as reduce risk, and improve the overall manageability of our storage environment." "Virgin Mobile is one of the most innovative and recognizable brands in the UK," said Jason Rabbetts, managing director, GlassHouse Technologies, Inc. "The fact they selected us is a vindication of our vision and our role as an intermediary in what can be a confusing and perplexing market. This is a trend that is growing as customers seek assistance to both visualize and implement critical storage solutions." About Virgin Mobile: Virgin Mobile Holdings (UK) plc, the UK's largest mobile virtual network operator, is majority owned by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group and uses T-Mobile's network. Since its launch in November 1999, Virgin Mobile has attracted more than 5 million customers. In the UK, Virgin Mobile phones are available direct on 0845 6000 600; on the web at http://www.virginmobile.com/ or on the High Street at approximately 5,000 outlets including Virgin Mobile Stores within Virgin Megastores. Virgin Mobile employs approximately 1,400 staff at three sites, Trowbridge, London and Daventry, and has an outsourced customer service centre operated by approximately 200 staff in Middlesbrough. Virgin Mobile is in 'The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For' 2005 list and is part of the FTSE4Good Index. About GlassHouse Technologies, Inc: GlassHouse is the leading provider of services that help organizations solve the business problems of enterprise storage. From strategy through implementation, operations and customer support, GlassHouse partners with clients to achieve predictability and manageability in storage operations, enabling cost control, risk mitigation and increased service levels. GlassHouse clients include Biogen Idec, Inc., Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc., Pitney-Bowes, Inc. and The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. More information about GlassHouse is available at http://www.glasshouse.com/ . GlassHouse Technologies, Inc. CONTACT: Carole Gunst of GlassHouse Technologies, Inc., +1-508-663-0507,[email protected] , or Amy Bear Smith of Fleishman Hillard,+1-612-573-3194, [email protected] Web site: http://www.glasshouse.com/http://www.virginmobile.com/ |