Herb, Another nice reference account for MTIC. Here is an example of what SUNW wants JIRO to do for them/us...
Tuesday May 2, 8:05 am Eastern Time
Company Press Release
SOURCE: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Sun Microsystems and Imation Announce Plans for Development of Jiro(TM) Technology-Enabled Storage Applications
Imation to Specialize in Jiro Technology Development
PALO ALTO, Calif. and OAKDALE, Minn., May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW - news) and Imation Corp. (NYSE: IMN - news), a leader in data storage and information management solutions, today announced plans for Imation to develop Jiro(TM) technology software for Sun's network storage products. Imation also announced plans to offer a range of Jiro technology development services for network storage vendors. Based on the Java(TM) 2 platform, Jiro technology eliminates interoperability issues between storage systems, management software, and network devices, and is an important enabler of next generation storage networks.
``During the coming months, Sun storage systems and management software will begin to deploy Jiro technology software,'' said Denise Shiffman, vice president of marketing for Sun Network Storage. ``Working with Imation will enable us to accelerate the release of Jiro technology-enabled products as well as intelligent management services that can be dynamically deployed across network devices, software applications systems and storage. Imation's commitment to Jiro technology specialization is a strong indication that the technology is being embraced by storage developers and will soon be available to customers.''
``Sun and Imation share a common view about the significance of storage in today's computing environment and the requirement for open storage architectures that allow true interoperability and automated management across all platforms,'' said Steve Ladwig, president of Imation Data Storage and Information Management. ``This alliance is yet another example of our efforts to extend Imation's worldwide leadership in removable storage media and to offer a full portfolio of services, solutions, and software.''
Leveraging its storage software development expertise, Imation will initially develop Jiro technology support for Sun's storage array products, including the Sun StorEdge(TM) A5100 and A5200 storage systems, as well as Sun's storage management and data services software products. Eventually, Imation plans to extend a range of Jiro technology development services to other storage industry vendors looking to deliver Jiro technology-enabled solutions. These development efforts will support Imation's overall strategy to broaden its current market leadership position in removable storage media to deliver a wide range of software and service solutions including professional consulting and media services, storage area network (SAN) lab capabilities, and proof-of-concept and interoperability testing.
``Today's announcement highlights Imation's enterprise-capable Java software development skills, storage knowledge, and partnerships with key data storage industry leaders,'' said Bradley Rubin, Ph.D., chief technology officer for Imation Data Storage and Information Management. ``We expect Jiro technology to have a significant impact on storage network management by enabling platform connectivity, automatic configuration and policy-based management. We believe that this is the right direction for storage management, and we are excited to be a part of it.''
PS Imation has been really using the JIRO board to work on this. A good idea pays off for us.
Here is where JIRO will be playing at an FC theatre near you
May 2000
EuroStorage 2000
Barcelona, Spain
May 14-17
SAN Conference
San Jose, CA
May 30 - June 1
-Jiro/Storage Management Software Presentation
June 2000
GartnerStorage Conference
Florida
June 5-7
JavaOne
San Francisco, CA
June 5-8
NetworkStorage 2000
Monterey, CA
June 19-21
To share, understand and move forward.
Our European user's conference, EuroStorage 2000, is scheduled for May 14?17. Set in the sophisticated and culturally diverse city of Barcelona, Spain, the conference will be held at the stunning new Palau de Congressos de Catalunya.
EuroStorage is a showcase and discussion forum for innovative and comprehensive ideas for the storage industry and its partners and customers. Sponsored by leading companies in the industry, this event combines exhibits covering the latest technology and software developments, specialist topic track sessions and keynote speakers. Scheduled topics include E-Commerce ? A Lesson from America, How SANs Are Changing the Face of the Millennium and How to Gain Competitive Advantage from Information Centric Solutions. In addition, you will get the chance to network and explore one of Europe's most exciting and beautiful cities. |
