This is a little old, but was never posted on the thread. Seems quite positive...
LJM
Procom Wins Network Computing's ``Editor's Choice' Trophy for Its DataFORCE Server Appliance
Procom's CD Data Caching Appliance Out-Classes Competitors With Impressive Display of Benefits
SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 1999-- Procom Technology's (NASDAQ: PRCM) DataFORCE(TM) received the coveted "Editor's Choice" trophy from Network Computing magazine, an influential trade publication with a readership of more than 200,000 networking professionals and managers. The full story appears in the magazine's Nov. 1, 1999 issue.
Citing an overwhelming combination of fit, finish, features, price and performance, Network Computing named the DataFORCE 110 the winner among CD servers in a comprehensive category review that also included two entries from Hewlett-Packard as well as products from Pioneer, Quantum/Meridian and others. Procom's DataFORCE 110 was the only one to receive a grade of "A," scoring perfect marks in four out of five categories - NetWare compatibility, NT compatibility, performance and ease of use.
"One product stood head and shoulders above the rest in our tests," said Network Computing's editor-reviewer, Mike Avery. "Our Editor's Choice, Procom Technology DataFORCE 110, was the only server to overcome all compatibility hurdles, and it turned in very respectable performance times as well. Add in its reasonable price, and these attributes make it a fine choice for departmental use."
As the industry's leading cost/performance CD data caching appliance, DataFORCE incorporates Procom's exclusive caching technology and proprietary embedded server appliance operating system. Procom has a history of technological and volume leadership in the CD server appliance market, where the company currently has an installed base of over 30,000 units operating in Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, educational institutions and large and small businesses worldwide.
"We are pleased that Network Computing found the DataFORCE 110 to be a superior product in the highly competitive CD server appliance marketplace," said Page Tagizad, Procom's Director of Product Management. "This prestigious award validates the robustness of Procom's server appliance software, which is a platform upon which we will build and release a number of Internet-enabling server appliances in the future."
Network Computing's reviewer concluded, "We definitely want to form a lasting relationship with the DataFORCE."
About Procom
Procom is a pioneer in networked data storage and has provided innovative reliable data access and protection solutions for over a decade. The company leveraged its position as market leader in CD/DVD-ROM networking to lead the way in producing network attached storage (NAS) solutions for enterprise, workgroup, ISP and e-commerce applications. Procom appliances feature proprietary embedded software for seamless integration of NAS into all major networking environments -- UNIX, Windows NT and the World Wide Web.
Technological breakthroughs include the first plug-and-play protected data storage appliance for workgroups, as well as "virtual zero downtime" symmetric fault tolerant filers for e-commerce applications. Procom products are offered in more than 90 countries. They are covered by comprehensive warranty plans and backed by one of the industry's most respected technical support teams. Procom is headquartered at 1821 East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA 92705-5700, and can be reached by phone at 949/852-1000, by fax at 949/852-1221, by E-mail: info@procom.com or on the Internet at procom.com. Procom is publicly traded on the NASDAQ National Market System under the symbol "PRCM."
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Contact:
Procom Technology Inc.
Liz Geffs, 949/852-1000 X4270
949/794-4370 (fax)
liz_geffs@procom.com
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JPR Communications
Judy Smith, 818/386-0403
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