Hitachi Data Systems: Hitachi 'Backup in a Box' Brings Enterprise Data Storage and Management to Companies of all Sizes

Stoke Poges, UK, Jan 12, 2009 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) --
HIT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Hitachi Data Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (NYSE:HIT) and the only provider of Services Oriented Storage Solutions, unveils its centralised storage and data management system, Hitachi Backup in a Box. For the first time, Hitachi's extensive storage experience and unparalleled innovation combine with the industry leading solutions of Commvault and Zycko to offer small to medium sized businesses (SMBs) enterprise class storage and data protection features in cost effective bundles.

"Ever increasing data growth is demanding multiple servers and highly complex backup operations that can be a strain on a company's finances. Though a challenge for all organisations, they are particularly acute for SMBs, where budget and resource may be less readily available," said Philippe Fosse, vice president, channels, EMEA at Hitachi Data Systems. "Hitachi Backup in a Box delivers big business solutions to the SMB sector at a fraction of the cost and with all the convenience of a single product."

Hitachi Backup in a Box is offered in 6TB, 9TB and two 12TB options, ensuring that it can adapt and grow to an organisation's needs. It enables backup of up to 10 or 20 servers (depending on the bundle) and includes primary applications such as Microsoft Exchange, SQL and SharePoint. Flexible options allow data to be written to disk and tape, minimising backup windows and providing offsite copies in the event of a disaster. The software bundle includes professional services for basic installation, configuration and knowledge transfer to ensure seamless start-up with minimum disruption.

"Zycko understands that our customers are seeking answers to business challenges, not simply products," said David Galton-Fenzi, group sales director at Zycko. "Merging benchmark hardware, software and distribution expertise in Hitachi Backup in a Box is just the answer SMBs have been looking for."

Hitachi Backup in a Box combines leading storage technologies, software and distribution solutions:

About Hitachi Data Systems

Hitachi Data Systems Corporation provides Services Oriented Storage Solutions that enable heterogeneous storage to be dynamically provisioned according to business needs and centrally managed via industry-leading Hitachi storage virtualization software. With over 4,000 employees, and as an integral part of the Hitachi Storage Solutions Group, Hitachi Data Systems delivers storage infrastructure platforms, storage management software, and storage consulting services through direct and indirect channels in over 170 countries and regions. Its customers include nearly 60-percent of Fortune 100 companies.

About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd., (NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading global electronics company with approximately 390,000 employees worldwide. Fiscal 2007 (ended March 31, 2008) consolidated revenues totaled 11,226 billion yen ($112.2 billion). The company offers a wide range of systems, products and services in market sectors including information systems, electronic devices, power and industrial systems, consumer products, logistics, materials and financial services.

About Zycko

Zycko is an international distributor of leading edge IT infrastructure solutions through a channel of resellers, systems integrators and service providers.

Zycko is privately held and has been profitable since inception in 2000, when the company's original charter was to market data networking accessories to resellers as a wholesale distributor. Zycko now employs 250 staff, serving over 3,000 resellers around the world from twelve offices on four continents. The company enjoys an annual turnover of more than $180m.

Zycko's provision of best-in-class IT products and logistics management is supported by true value-add professional services - such as pre-sales expertise, technical support, custom configuration, an industry leading accredited training program, and marketing support. These vital services and support enable our customers to quickly deliver profits and invest in new market opportunities, allowing them to differentiate in a crowded market. Zycko is the channel partner of choice.

Zycko's strategic partner base includes world-class companies such as Avago, Asigra, Edgewater, Epicenter, Exagrid, Force10, Hitachi Data Systems, Intransa, Isilon, Lifesize, LSI, OnStor, Lifesize, Powerdsine, Riverbed, USystems, Virtual Iron and Zeus.

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