The market will eat up headlines like this one for BRCD..........
BROCADE Partners With StorageNetworks to Extend SAN Education Services Worldwide
StorageNetworks Certified as BROCADE Education Partner to Deliver Storage Area Network Training Curriculum in North America and Europe
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (BROCADE©) (Nasdaq: BRCD - news), the leading supplier of Fibre Channel fabric solutions for Storage Area Networking, announced today an education partnership with StorageNetworks, Inc. StorageNetworks has been certified as a BROCADE Fabric Weaver(TM) education partner and will offer the BROCADE curriculum on storage area networking implementation at StorageNetworks' facilities in the U.S. and Europe. This follows the recent announcement that StorageNetworks has implemented BROCADE SilkWorm© fabric switches as the fabric infrastructure in its Global Data Storage(SM) Network (GDSN).
As a certified BROCADE Fabric Weaver partner, StorageNetworks will offer the full BROCADE training curriculum. The training includes courseware for the design, implementation and integration of SANs based on a Fibre Channel networking infrastructure.
``We are delighted to partner with BROCADE to extend the availability of SAN education through our Global Storage Education program. As a BROCADE partner, we believe that storage area networking will be a strategic part of every company's IT infrastructure and are pleased to bring such high-quality education to SAN customers,' said Barry Kallander, StorageNetworks senior vice president of Global Services. ``Through this extensive curriculum, our BROCADE-trained storage experts can help educate current and potential SAN customers on SAN implementation and design.'
``With the market for SAN networking components growing at such a rapid pace, the demand for Fibre Channel SAN expertise is quickly accelerating. By partnering with StorageNetworks, we can further extend the reach of our quality training on Fibre Channel networking. The partnership with StorageNetworks builds on our significant investment in tools and resources to help our customers reduce the time to implementation of their networked storage environments,' said Peter Tarrant, BROCADE vice president of marketing and business development.
StorageNetworks' BROCADE Fabric Weaver Training Schedule
The first StorageNetworks-hosted Fabric Weaver programs will be offered in:
-- Waltham, Massachusetts, Feb 28-March 3, 2000
-- London, United Kingdom, March 27-31, 2000
BROCADE FabricWeaver training is also available from BROCADE at its San Jose training facility on an ongoing basis. To register or find out more about the BROCADE Fabric Weaver program and training in your area visit the BROCADE web site at www.brocade.com, send e-mail to education@brocade.com or call 888-283-4273.
About StorageNetworks, Inc.
StorageNetworks, Inc. is a leading Storage Service Provider (SSP) for the e-Economy and an innovator that is making managed data storage services as accessible as phone or electric utility services. StorageNetworks enables emerging Internet companies, e-commerce companies and established enterprises to store, protect and access critical information more easily, reliably and efficiently. StorageNetworks services let customers focus on building their business, not their data center, allowing them to achieve greater flexibility, quicker time to market, the highest levels of reliability and security, and lower operating costs. StorageNetworks services are available in the leading Internet data center co-location facilities and in major metropolitan business centers. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, StorageNetworks operates in major business and government centers nationwide. For further information, please visit the company's Web site at www.StorageNetworks.com, email info@StorageNetworks.com, or call 800-463-7105.
About Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
BROCADE is the leading supplier of open Fibre Channel fabric solutions that provide the intelligent backbone for Storage Area Networks (SANs). The BROCADE SilkWorm© family of Fibre Channel switches and software is designed to optimize data availability in the storage enterprise. Using BROCADE solutions, companies can simplify the implementation of Storage Area Networks, reduce the total cost of ownership of data storage environments, and improve network and application efficiency and performance.
BROCADE is committed to maintaining open, standards-based solutions. Leading systems, applications, and storage vendors have selected BROCADE as their Fibre Channel connectivity standard, including Amdahl, CNT, Compaq Computer, Data General, Dell Computer, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, Groupe Bull, HP, IBM, NEC, Network Appliance, SGI, and StorageTek. In addition, BROCADE counts industry leaders Computer Associates, Emulex, Hitachi Data Systems Inc., Legato, LSI Logic, QLogic, StorageNetworks, Tivoli Systems, and VERITAS among its strategic partners. For more information, visit the BROCADE website at www.brocade.com or contact the company at info@brocade.com.
For more information, visit the BROCADE website at www.brocade.com or contact the company at info@brocade.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. BROCADE's actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include risks surrounding the development of the emerging market for Storage Area Networks and for SAN switching products, the timely development, production and acceptance of new products and services, and BROCADE's ability to compete in a highly competitive and rapidly changing marketplace. These and other risks are detailed in the form 10-K, for the year ended October 31, 1999, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. BROCADE assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking information contained in this press release.
NOTE: StorageNetworks and Global Data Storage are servicemarks of StorageNetworks, Inc. BROCADE, SilkWorm, SilkWorm Express, Fabric Integrator, Fabric OS, Fabric Weaver, and QuickLoop are trademarks or registered trademarks of Brocade Communications Systems Incorporated, in the United States and/or in other countries. All other brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to identify, products or services of their respective owners.
SOURCE: Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.
Don't think they will get tham all. Come on ANCR these applications are perfect for the big director. Shift the SAN, take the Band. |
