Seagate to buy XIOtech

Seagate Technology is to acquire XIOtech, a supplier of virtual storage and storage area network solutions. The value of the transaction is approximately $360 million in Seagate common stock.

MMW introduces Mylex RAID controller

Multimedia Warehouse (MMW), a division of Siltek Distribution Dynamics and local distributor of Mylex RAID products, has released the eXtremRAID2000, a RAID solution designed for mid- to high-end server environments.

Intelligent Systems introduces Mac solution

Intelligent Systems, a removable storage solutions provider and member of the Siltek Supply Chain, says it is offering a removable storage solution for Macintosh computers.

Fujitsu introduces new storage solution

The Fujitsu FibreCAT N40 network attached storage device has been unveiled, says Fujitsu Siemens Computers.

ATTO ships Mac-based SAN solutions

ATTO Technology, a worldwide manufacturer of Fibre Channel and SCSI storage connectivity solutions, has begun shipping Macintosh-based storage area network (SAN) solutions for digital video applications. [Local rep: Dexchange]

Axiz offers Kingston`s DataPak 260

Axiz, a local Kingston Technology distributor, says Kingston has launched DataPak 260, a PC Card II compliant hard disk drive with a 260Mb native capacity.

Minolta introduces range of document control systems

Maxtec launches new company

JSE-listed data storage company Maxtec has launched a new company, Enterprise Storage Solutions (ESS), which specialises in storage solutions consultancy services.

Intel offers RAID products

Local Intel distributor Axiz says Intel is entering the RAID arena with product offerings that include Intel Integrated RAID software and RAID controller reference designs.

VERITAS supports DLT8000 tape drive

VERITAS says that its NetBackup data protection solution will now support the DLT8000 tape system from Quantum.

VERITAS, Auspex to increase customer support

VERITAS Software and Auspex Systems will increase support for customers using NS2000, a line of Network Attached Storage products for Unix or Windows clients.

OTG releases DPT RAID controller

One Technology Group (OTG), a Siltek company, says the Distributed Processing Technology (DPT) Ultra160 SCSCI hardware RAID controller is now available.

Network vendors must turn to channel to reach broadest audience

Networking vendors must see the value of the channel in order to deliver products and services to an expanding customer base, says the International Data Corporation.