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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tech Data Becomes Exclusive Canadian Distributor
for NetApp® StoreVault™ Storage Solutions
StoreVault Storage Solutions to Meet Needs of Growing
Small and Medium Business Segment in Canada
Mississauga, ON – June 25, 2007 – Tech Data Canada, a leading provider of IT products, logistics management and other value-added services, announced an exclusive distribution agreement with StoreVault, a NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) division, to meet an urgent need for scalable and affordable storage solutions customized for the Canadian small and medium business (SMB) market.
“We are thrilled to add StoreVault to our portfolio of exclusive storage offerings in Canada, as it’s such a high-demand product, particularly in the SMB market where businesses are looking for innovative, cost-effective storage solutions,” said Ray Gonsalves, Director of Product Marketing, Tech Data Canada. “StoreVault is an affordable product that offers end-users the flexibility to tailor it to their specific needs.”
Authorized StoreVault resellers can now offer their SMB customers a scalable all-in-one networked storage appliance that is customized for SMBs at a price point that fits SMB budgets. Tech Data’s team of dedicated sales specialists will work with resellers to assist them in becoming authorized to sell the StoreVault products, and will assist resellers in producing flexible, built-to-order storage solutions through NetApp.
“We have seen an overwhelming response from VARs and potential end users in Canada since our introduction in the U.S. last year,” said Sajai Krishnan, general manager of StoreVault. “There has been pent-up demand for the StoreVault S500, given our success in the U.S. market. As StoreVault continues to build momentum in the SMB marketplace and expand our market presence, Tech Data and our VAR partners will be critical contributors to our continued success and, specifically, our extension into Canada to complement our current market and channel coverage.”
About Tech Data
Founded in 1974, Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ: TECD) is a leading distributor of IT products, with more than 90,000 customers in over 100 countries. The company's business model enables technology solution providers, manufacturers and publishers to cost-effectively sell to and support end users ranging from small-to-midsize businesses (SMB) to large enterprises. Ranked 110th on the FORTUNE 500®, Tech Data generated $21.4 billion in sales for the year ended January 31, 2007. For more information, visit www.techdata.ca
About StoreVault
StoreVault, a NetApp division, is focused on delivering data storage solutions tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. StoreVault combines enterprise-proven technology from Network Appliance, a world leader in unified storage solutions, for today’s data-intensive enterprise, with the scalability, simplicity, security, and affordability required by SMBs. Information about StoreVault solutions and resellers is available at www.storevault.com .
About Network Appliance
Network Appliance is a world leader in unified storage solutions for today’s data-intensive enterprise. Since its inception in 1992, Network Appliance has delivered technology, product, and partner firsts. Information about Network Appliance™ solutions and services is available at www.netapp.com .
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NetApp is a registered trademark and Network Appliance and StoreVault are trademarks of Network Appliance, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other brands or products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and should be treated as such.
For Tech Data inquiries, please contact:
Samantha Kemp-Jackson, APEX Public Relations
(416) 924-4442 ext. 248, sjackson@apexpr.com
Shannon Morton, APEX Public Relations
(416) 924-4442 ext. 253, smorton@apexpr.com
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