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Shoden Data Systems UK: Shoden Data Systems UK Appoints Former Hitachi And Emc Sales Manager; Storage Solutions Provider Continues To Expand With Appointment Of Senior Account Manager(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) RDATE:19012009 London, UK -- Shoden Data Systems UK, an innovative provider of data storage solutions for organisations facing backup and data recovery challenges, today announced the expansion of its team with the appointment of Robert Halford to the position of senior account manager. Tasked with developing the Shoden UK market share in the UK, Halford will report to CEO John Taffinder. "After working for two of the largest storage vendors in the world I am now relishing the opportunity to establish a new player and have a direct influence on its sales strategy and success," said Robert Halford, senior account manager at Shoden Data Systems UK. "Moving to Shoden UK has given me the excitement of working for a young company with the safety net of its long-established South African operations. I am looking forward to growing our presence in Europe." Halford spent a total of eight years at Hitachi Data Systems (2001 -2005), where he was responsible for managing and developing business through both existing and new enterprise accounts, and at EMC (2005-2008) where, as account manager, he was tasked with developing and driving new business sales among medium-sized organisations. "Rob is a great asset for us because he has a proven track record in the data storage industry. He has repeatedly shown that he understands the technologies and how they can benefit end users and this is key in a sales environment," said John Taffinder, CEO at Shoden Data Systems UK. "Initially Rob will be taking our QuickRecover data protection appliance to the market and as we expand our portfolio he will be responsible for its overall growth. I am looking forward to working together to put the Shoden brand on the European map." Shoden Data Systems UK is run by John Taffinder, CEO, and Philip Jones, CTO, with the support of the company's South African parent Shoden Data Systems (Pty) Ltd. Taffinder brings over thirty year's experience in the storage industry, having held senior roles at 3PAR and Hitachi Data Systems. Jones also has a very strong track record in this industry, listing product marketing and management positions at Hitachi and IBM on his CV. Thanks to its relationships with Data Domain, Hitachi, Luminex and Texas Memory Systems, Shoden UK offers businesses a compelling alternative to tape-based backup for mainframes with its QuickRecover appliance, which eliminates the need for real or virtual tape, the traditional backup medium in mainframe environments. More information on the QuickRecover appliance can be found at http://www.shoden.co.uk/press_release_1.aspx About Shoden Data Systems UK Shoden Data Systems UK is based in London, was founded in 2008, and is part of the Shoden Data Systems (Pty) Ltd group, Africa's largest independent IT solutions integrator. Shoden Data Systems UK is an innovative provider of best-of-breed data storage solutions to the UK market place, with a focus on backup and recovery, and high-performance offerings that meet the needs of enterprise-level organisations. Shoden Data Systems UK is committed to supplying the highest levels of pre and post-sales support, taking full advantage of Shoden's world-leading infrastructure in Johannesburg, while relying on a local experienced and skilled team. Shoden Data Systems UK solutions are available directly from the company. For further information please contact us on +44 (0) 20 7956 2103 or [email protected]. CONTACT: Shoden Data Systems UK Tel: +44 (0)20 7956 2103 e-mail: [email protected]. WWW: http://www.shoden.co.uk Federica Monsone, A3 Communications e-mail: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)1252 875 203 ((M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at http://www.presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to [email protected])). Copyright ? 2009 M2 Communications Ltd. |