SAN JOSE, Calif. and
LONGMONT, Colo., April 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Corp.
(NYSE: QTM) and Dot Hill Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: HILL) today
announced a new, global go-to-market partnership whereby Quantum
will integrate Dot Hill's full line of enterprise-class disk
storage systems into its tiered storage offerings. By adding all of
Dot Hill's storage arrays to its scale-out storage and data
protection portfolio, Quantum will further expand its range of
solutions designed for managing data across its entire lifecycle in
demanding environments. At the same time, Dot Hill will extend its
market footprint by leveraging Quantum's channel, sales and
marketing resources, and global service and support. Today's
announcement builds on the companies' technology relationship and
reflects a similar focus on providing best-in-class performance and
value with solutions that incorporate multiple storage
technologies.
Tiered Storage for Today's Data-driven Demands
With the amount of data and its strategic value continuing to
increase, customers face more challenges in managing, retaining and
protecting their data while making it quickly accessible whenever
and wherever it's needed — all at the lowest possible cost. Both
Quantum and Dot Hill have been at the forefront in addressing these
challenges, delivering high-performance solutions with different
tiers of storage to achieve the optimal balance of accessibility
and cost.
Dot Hill's Enterprise-class Storage
Dot Hill has a broad portfolio of enterprise-class, primary
block and SAN disk storage arrays with proven 99.999 percent
availability. All of these will now be available through Quantum,
including:
- Hybrid storage arrays with RealStor™ software that
autonomically measures data usage, identifies "hot" spots as they
occur and continuously moves data to the most appropriate tier —
SSD, SAS or Nearline SAS — in real time, even as that data changes
minute by minute.
- Ultra-dense arrays (Ultra48™ and Ultra56™
AssuredSAN®) that deliver maximum performance in a small
footprint.
- New AssuredSAN 6000 Series arrays with RealStream™ technology
optimized for key vertical markets, including telecommunications
infrastructure, network management, video surveillance, service
providers and high performance computing (HPC) as well as other
Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
Even Greater Value for Quantum Customers
Dot Hill's disk products fit well within Quantum's portfolio of
both scale-out storage and data protection offerings:
- Scale-out Storage: Quantum already uses Dot Hill storage
in the form of Quantum's StorNext® QXS disk systems,
including the new StorNext QXS-5600 which has been extremely
well-received by customers. As Quantum continues to build on its
leadership in providing high-performance workflow and tiered
storage for vertical markets and use cases — including media and
entertainment, video surveillance, corporate video and HPC — it
will leverage Dot Hill's technology in meeting specialized storage
requirements.
- Data Protection: Quantum has a large install base of
customers that have long relied on the company to address their
data protection needs and help them adapt to ever-changing storage
demands. By incorporating Dot Hill disk into its product line,
Quantum will now be able to offer these customers an even broader
range of solutions for storing and protecting data, including
tiering data within and across primary storage, backup and
archive.
Broader Market Reach for Dot Hill Technology
Quantum-branded Dot Hill storage is available now from Quantum's
worldwide network of resellers. The company supports these partners
through its award-winning Quantum Alliance program, which offers
sales tools, marketing resources, training, technical expertise and
other services to help them succeed and grow. By leveraging its
channel, global sales and marketing organization and service team —
which provides support in more than 100 countries — Quantum will
extend the reach of Dot Hill's technology.
Supporting Quotes
Dana Kammersgard, President and
CEO, Dot Hill Systems
"Dot Hill and Quantum have enjoyed a long-standing relationship
as industry partners, and we see this new go-to-market
collaboration as a win-win arrangement for both companies. Quantum
has the global scale and scope to support a worldwide customer
base, and will greatly accelerate and broaden the distribution of
Dot Hill storage technology."
Jon Gacek, President and CEO,
Quantum
"Dot Hill has a strong set of products that address key
challenges in dealing with highly demanding data workloads and make
a great addition to Quantum's tiered storage portfolio. Today's
announcement reflects our continued focus on delivering specialized
solutions that enable customers to maximize the value of their data
by managing and protecting it throughout its lifecycle."
About Quantum
Quantum is a leading expert in scale-out storage, archive and
data protection, providing solutions for capturing, sharing and
preserving digital assets over the entire data lifecycle. From
small businesses to major enterprises, more than 100,000 customers
have trusted Quantum to address their most demanding data workflow
challenges. With Quantum, customers can Be Certain™ they have the
end-to-end storage foundation to maximize the value of their data
by making it accessible whenever and wherever needed, retaining it
indefinitely and reducing total cost and complexity. See how at
www.quantum.com/customerstories.
About Dot Hill
Leveraging its proprietary Assured family of storage solutions,
Dot Hill solves many of today's most challenging storage problems –
helping IT to improve performance, increase availability, simplify
operations, and reduce costs. Dot Hill's solutions combine
breakthrough software with the industry's most flexible and
extensive hardware platform and automated management to deliver
best-in-class solutions. Headquartered in Longmont, Colo., Dot Hill has offices and/or
representatives in China,
Germany, India, Japan,
Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States. For more information, visit
us at www.dothill.com.
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Quantum, the Quantum logo, Be Certain and StorNext are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Quantum Corporation and its
affiliates in the United States
and/or other countries. Dot Hill, the Dot Hill logo, RealStor,
Ultra48, Ultra56, AssuredSAN and RealStream are trademarks of Dot
Hill. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
"Safe Harbor" Statement: This press release contains
"forward-looking" statements. All statements other than statements
of historical fact are statements that could be deemed
forward-looking statements. Specifically, but without limitation,
statements relating to benefits from the Quantum Dot Hill
relationship, including customer and reseller benefits and
Quantum's and Dot Hill's future market positions and revenues, are
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor.
All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on
information available to Quantum and Dot Hill on the date hereof.
These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and
other factors that may cause Quantum's or Dot Hill's actual results
to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking
statements. More detailed information about these risk factors are
set forth in Quantum's and Dot Hill's periodic filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to,
the most recent filings by Quantum and Dot Hill, especially those
risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Risk
Factors" in Quantum's most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K under the headings "Our
operating results depend on a limited number of products and on new
product introductions, which may not be successful, in which case
our business, financial condition and operating results may be
materially and adversely affected." Quantum and Dot Hill expressly
disclaim any obligation to update or alter their forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Neither Dot
Hill nor Quantum is responsible for statements made by third
parties. Further, Dot Hill is not responsible for Quantum's
statements, and Quantum is not responsible for Dot Hill's
statements.
Contacts:
Brad Cohen
Quantum Corp.
(408) 944-4044
brad.cohen@quantum.com
Ruth Macdonald
Dot Hill Systems
303-845-3364
ruth.macdonald@dothill.com
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