To: Doug R who wrote (15097 ) 4/21/1998 12:40:00 PM From: Instock Respond to of 79260
Doug: < MDCD >up 12% so far today on 8 times the Average daily Volume after being up yesterday on 5 times average volume for the whole day. By days in, we might have 10 to 12 times average daily volume. Yesterdays News that started the run today. Not to mention a great chart! Meridian Data Announces New Distribution Agreements For Snap! Server Ingram Micro And Tech Data Expand Distribution Partnerships SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 20, 1998--Meridian Data, Inc. (NASDAQ/NMS:MDCD - news), a leading provider of network-attached storage (NAS) solutions, today announced that the nation's two largest computer products distributors, Ingram Micro and Tech Data, will carry the Company's latest network-attached storage solution, the Snap! Server(TM). Ingram Micro and Tech Data will provide Snap! Server to their broad base of value-added resellers (VARS) and through their national retail and catalog reseller partner agreements. ''Meridian has developed a long-standing relationship with both Ingram Micro and Tech Data. Their distribution of Snap! Server is an essential ingredient to Meridian's channel strategy,'' said Chuck Joseph, Meridian Data's executive vice president. ''We believe a high percentage of Snap! Server's target market of small to medium-sized businesses purchase computer products through either retail and mail-order resellers as well as VARS. Both Ingram Micro and Tech Data are experts in supporting all computer products reseller channels.'' In addition to the Snap! Server, both distributors will continue to sell Meridian's complete line of DVD/CD-ROM networking products. Availability and Pricing Meridian Data's new Snap! Server is available for ordering immediately. First customer shipments begin at the end of April. Contact Ingram Micro and Tech Data directly for pricing information. About Meridian Data Founded in 1988, Meridian Data is a developer and manufacturer of network storage solutions incorporating the most widely-used storage technologies. With over 4 million users, Meridian Data's network storage solutions are deployed worldwide throughout Fortune 1,000 class companies, small businesses, government and educational institutions. Meridian Data is headquartered in Scotts Valley, Calif., and maintains offices in New York, Washington, Orlando, Fla., Chicago, Dallas, San Diego, San Jose, Calif. and London. For more information on Meridian Data and its Network Storage Made Simple(TM) solutions, visit (www.snapserver.com) or call 888/343-SNAP regarding Meridian's new Snap! Server or visit (www.meridian-data.com) or call 800/767-2537 for more information on Meridian Data's other network storage products. Note to Editors: Snap! Server and Network Storage Made Simple are trademarks of Meridian Data, Inc. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Fundies:biz.yahoo.com Home Page:meridian-data.com Good Luck to all Scott