Compaq Computer Corporation, the leading provider of enterprise storage systems , ranked number one for network storage in a recent survey of leading Fortune 1000 companies as the vendor most important to storage networks - beating out the nearest competition by a margin of nearly two-to-one.
The ITcentrix Storage Network Study found 19 percent of participants named Compaq "the provider most important to their company`s network storage strategy." The ITcentrix study surveyed 300 companies of more than 1,000 employees to assess market opportunities for storage network solutions. "This resounding vote of confidence from leading enterprise customers reaffirms Compaq`s leadership in delivering NonStopTM eBusiness solutions for the enterprise," said Julian Simpkins, Compaq`s Storage Products Division.
Highlighting Compaq`s strengths in the storage market, Simpkins added: "Compaq provides business flexibility, which enables the IT environment to respond quickly and effectively to changes that impact a business and present new opportunities. The higher the velocity with which an organisation can deploy new solutions and respond, the greater the profit the business can realise."
In today`s competitive business climate, organisations rely on network storage providers for solutions to the challenges created by the e-business environments - among them the need for greater security and the demand for 24-hour availability. When surveyed for the key requirements of storage technology, users reported higher availability of data, reduced back-up times, and better storage and server utilisation among the top five benefits.
Compaq is in a unique position to provide leading storage network solutions. Since unveiling its Enterprise Network Storage Architecture (ENSA) in November 1998, the company has continued to deliver on its commitment to make the Open SAN (Storage Area Network) a reality. Providing the highest connectivity and scalability in the current market, Compaq SAN solutions include:
The industry`s first SAN solutions that provide worldwide data capabilities;
Software that instantly backs up and restores data at any point for customers who rely on an uninterrupted computing environment;
Storage solutions configured for industry-leading applications; and
A complete portfolio of enterprise backup solutions for operations.
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Compaq NonStopT eBusiness solutions comprise the building blocks, the network system architectures and the service professionals, that help customers build, deploy and support their e-businesses. Compaq NonStopT eBusiness solutions enable customers to be "open for business", 24 x 7 x 365 by delivering faster deployment, reduced risk, and higher availability.
Founded in 1982, Compaq Computer Corporation is a Fortune Global 100 company. Compaq is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of personal computers. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, networking and communication products, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices.
Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are available at http://www.compaq.co.za.
Compaq Africa Region was established in October 1994 and is headquartered in Sandton, Johannesburg with regional offices in Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Nairobi (Kenya) and Lagos (Nigeria). Compaq products and services are sold and supported through a network of marketing partners across South Africa, Southern Africa, East Africa and West Africa.