DS, I am new to NTAP and have been following your discussions, just came across this FWIW.
Jim
Crossroads First to Demonstrate Server-Free Backup Using InfiniBand-TM- Technology
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2000--Crossroads Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CRDS - news), the leading developer and manufacturer of storage routers for Storage Area Networks (SANs), today announced it is first to demonstrate Server-Free Backup using early InfiniBand technology. Demonstrations are at the Intel Developer Forum. The exhibition utilizes Crossroads' intelligent storage routing along with Computer Associates International, Inc. (CA) ARCserve 2000(TM) and technology from Intel Corporation.
``This demonstration showcases Crossroads' leadership in connecting businesses to information, regardless of the underlying technology,'' said Rich Lautzenheiser, director of product management at Crossroads. ``As a strategic partner, Crossroads supports CA's SAN Integrated Technology Initiative (SANITI) to enable centralized storage management and deliver solutions that build on standards as they emerge.''
Crossroads and Computer Associates International aim to continually provide real world storage applications that enable the latest functionality for today's demanding IT environments. Through the demonstration at the Intel Developer Forum, the two companies will provide a glimpse into a future computing model where different technologies can coexist within the InfiniBand framework.
``We have been working with Crossroads as part of CA's SANITI storage initiative to develop innovative solutions that are compatible with InfiniBand as we continue to drive superior business value for our clients,'' said Michael LaTorraca, vice president, CA development partner program.
InfiniBand is the next-generation, standards-based switched interconnect designed to boost data transfers. It enables higher performance, connectivity improvement, and more reliable, available and scalable communication between servers, storage and networks. The first version of specifications will be released later this fall. Crossroads is a member of the InfiniBand(SM) Trade Association.
About Crossroads' Storage Routers
Crossroads' family of storage routers provides multi-protocol connectivity to Fibre Channel Storage Area Networks for a wide range of devices, including servers, S/390 mainframes, and disk and tape storage systems. Crossroads' solutions deliver exceptional value to both small and mid-sized companies, as well as large Global 500 enterprises.
About Crossroads Systems, Inc.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Crossroads Systems (Nasdaq:CRDS - news) is the leading provider of enterprise data center routing solutions for open system Storage Area Networks including S/390 connections. Crossroads' solutions enable key Internet, Intranet and e-commerce applications. By using Crossroads, customers can more effectively and efficiently store, manage and ensure the integrity and availability of their data in the Internet economy. Crossroads' products are in solutions from ADIC, ATL, Compaq, Dell, Fujitsu-Siemens, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi Data Systems, IBM, McDATA, StorageTek, Unisys, Bell Micro, Cranel, Datalink and Tech Data. Employment opportunities and more information about Crossroads Systems are available at www.crossroads.com or by contacting us at 800/643-7148.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are: Crossroads' limited operating history which makes it difficult to accurately predict revenues and budget for expenses for future periods; the extent of Crossroads' future operating losses and negative cash flow; the impact on Crossroads' result on operations due to changes in the Securities and Exchange Commission's accounting standards, including the implementation of SAB 101, with respect to revenue recognition; the dependence of Crossroads' business on the storage area network market which is new and unpredictable; Crossroads' ability to develop new and enhanced products that achieve market acceptance; the continuation of Crossroads' successful relationships with its limited number of OEM customers; Crossroads' ability to retain and recruit key personnel to manage its business successfully; the quarterly fluctuations of Crossroads' operating results; Crossroads' ability to successfully achieve the benefits of the acquisition of Polaris Communications and any subsequent acquisition or strategic relationship; and that Crossroads' stock price could be volatile regardless of Crossroads' actual financial performance and other factors detailed in Crossroads' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on 10-Q.
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