LaCie Partners with Xyratex to Offer Comprehensive Enterprise Storage Systems
19 juin 2009
Havant, United Kingdom/Paris, France (June 9, 2009) — Xyratex Ltd. (NASDAQ: XRTX), a leading provider of enterprise class data storage subsystems and storage process technology, together with LaCie, a leading provider of professional storage solutions, today announced a new partnership designed to deliver premium storage systems for video professionals.
“Xyratex's superior technology and geographic proximity, made them an obvious choice to develop top-of-the-line enterprise storage solutions,” said Philippe Spruch, CEO of LaCie. “This combination of close collaboration and collective experience will enable us to provide versatile high-performance storage solutions.”
Both LaCie and Xyratex have over 20 years of market know-how and experience providing industry-leading storage systems and support. Xyratex’s expertise and in-house development have enabled unprecedented product quality and reputation. Each storage system goes through extensive testing, and is run through an unparalleled quality assurance process. The new partnership will leverage the proven storage systems and build a comprehensive, customizable and fully-supported product portfolio that will offer fast and reliable customer support, as well as a highly qualified worldwide distribution channel.
“Xyratex is excited to add LaCie as an OEM partner that mirrors the same long-term history of professional storage systems,” said Todd Gresham, senior vice president, Networked Storage Solutions, Xyratex. “We look forward to working closely with LaCie to meet their expanded customer requirements and growth within the video and web markets.”
About Xyratex
Xyratex is a leading provider of enterprise-class data storage subsystems and storage process technology. The company designs and manufactures enabling technology that provides OEM and disk drive manufacturer customers with data storage products to support high-performance storage and data communication networks. Xyratex has over 25 years of experience in research and development relating to disk drives, storage systems and high-speed communication protocols.
Founded in 1994 in an MBO from IBM, and with headquarters in the UK, Xyratex has an established global base with R&D and operational facilities in Europe, the United States and South East Asia.
Xyratex Investor Relations:
Brad Driver
Tel: +1 (408) 325-7260
Email: Bdriver@us.xyratex.com
Tietoja LaCiestä
Yhdysvalloissa, Kanadassa, Japanissa, Australiassa, Euroopassa, Singaporessa ja Hongkongissa sijaitsevien toimipaikkojen johdosta, LaCie on johtava tietokoneiden oheislaitteiden valmistaja Windows, Apple ja Linux käyttäjille. LaCie kehittää ulkoisia tallennusratkaisuja ja värinäyttöjä ammattilaisille ja tavallisille käyttäjille. LaCien tuotteet erottuvat ainulaatuisen muotoilun ja viimeisimmän teknologian ansiosta. LaCie on perustettu Ranskassa vuonna 1989 ja on merkitty Euronextiin nimellä FR0000054314 (LAC). Lisätietoja on osoitteessa www.lacie.com/fi
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