EMC Corporation, the world leader in information storage and Exodus Communications, Inc., a leader in complex Internet hosting and managed services, today announced they have formed a strategic alliance, that enables Exodus to offer EMC Enterprise Storage systems, software and services to its e-Business customers.
Both EMC and Exodus are recognized in their respective markets as leading suppliers of solutions for Internet initiatives in large enterprises. The two companies plan to provide customers with a combination of world-class services and technology solutions focused on the availability, protection and security of critical information. Exodus will provide its proven Internet expertise and best practices methodologies to organizations, while EMC, through its industry-leading Symmetrix Enterprise Storage systems and software, will provide the information infrastructure or E-Infostructure. As part of the alliance, Exodus will resell EMC systems and software.
"Information is the lifeblood of an e-commerce business," said Ellen M. Hancock, chairman and CEO of Exodus. "Very few of today`s e-commerce businesses have an information infrastructure built to withstand a disruption. In an age when competitive threats are a mouse click away, these business models must be absolutely uninterruptible. EMC provides us with dependable suites of information storage, management and protection technologies to this equation, and our mutual clients will be the beneficiaries of this important alliance."
"The rapid adoption and growth of the e-commerce business model has prevented many of these dynamic organizations from taking the right steps to ensure their success," said Joseph Tucci, president and chief operating officer of EMC. "As the leader in the Web hosting market, Exodus understands that the right information infrastructure is the key to success. This alliance will allow us to work together to help our mutual clients ensure that the promise of e-commerce is not derailed by disruptions to the flow of information."
Exodus has also been accepted into The EMC Proven program, which certifies partners and businesses that have invested in best practices for an information infrastructure. Customers of EMC Proven members receive the necessary enterprise storage resources to operate at peak efficiency, adapt to a constantly changing business climate and easily manage Internet-driven growth.
Service Availability
The EMC systems and software are available immediately for deployment throughout Exodus` global network of Internet Data Centers (IDCs).
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Exodus Communications
Exodus Communications is a leading provider of complex Internet hosting for enterprises with mission-critical Internet operations. The Company offers sophisticated system and network management solutions, along with technology professional services to provide optimal performance for customers` Web sites. Exodus manages its network infrastructure via a worldwide network of Internet Data Centers (IDCs) located in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. More information on Exodus can be found at www.exodus.net.
EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) is the world leader in information storage systems, software, networks and services, providing the information infrastructure for a connected world. Information about EMC`s products and services can be found at www.EMC.com.