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FOR RELEASE January 31, 2001
3WARE COMMANDS A STRONG PRESENCE IN LINUX COMMUNITY WITH NEW PARTNERS
ELINUX, THELINUXSTORE.COM AND LINUXCARE
Industry Leaders Partner with 3ware – Now More than 30 Channel Members
Strong—to Deliver Innovative Storage Solutions to the Linux Community
LINUXWORLD, New York, NY.—January 31, 2001 - 3ware® Inc., a pioneer of innovative storage solutions,
announced today strategic partnerships with three leading providers of Linux
solutions. eLinux, a wholly owned subsidiary of The IdeaMall (NASDAQ:MALL),
TheLinuxStore.com, a wholly owned division of EBIZ Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB:EBIZ)
and Linuxcare, the leading provider of professional services and solutions for
Linux and open-source technologies, have partnered with 3ware to deliver
next-generation storage solutions to the industry’s rapidly-growing global
marketplace using the Linux operating environment. In a June 2000 research
brief, Netcraft, Inc. reports that 30% of all active Web sites employ the
Linux-based operating system – which is higher than the market share held by
Microsoft, Solaris and all other operating systems. With this announcement 3ware
expands its channel partner program to include more than 30 leading resellers
and integrators in the Linux market.
Under the terms of these agreements, eLinux and TheLinuxStore.com are
successfully distributing 3ware’s Escalade™ ATA RAID storage solutions to the
Linux community and will be distributing 3ware’s NSU (Network Storage Unit) in
Q1, 2001. Linuxcare has tested and is providing certification for 3ware’s
Escalade™ switch-RAID controllers, the fastest-growing RAID controller boards in
the industry.
eLinux and TheLinuxStore.com join 3ware's channel partner program which now
includes more than 30 partners. The 3ware channel partner program offers support
and services to worldwide resellers and integration partners that are providing
3ware's family of storage products. 3ware assembled this impressive set of
partners with its innovative solutions, including the first product that
provides storage across TCP/IP, which extends the reach of Gigabit Ethernet into
SAN applications through an integrated direct-connect RAID storage device.
“3ware’s Escalade RAID controllers and NSU will contribute to our success at
eLinux by enabling us to deliver the newest available storage technology to IT
professionals implementing the Linux operating system,” said Kris Rogers,
president, eLinux.
“3ware is enabling TheLinuxStore.com to deliver storage solutions that offer
performance and redundancy, and leverage existing Internet infrastructure which
is crucial. As IDC research shows-- 40% of all spending on Linux servers is
dedicated towards Internet related applications,” said Larry Phillips, vice
president of sales, TheLinuxStore.com.
"Linuxcare is committed to providing quality testing and certification to all
Linux vendors, including real-world testing through our Solution Validation
service. 3ware storage solutions add tremendous value to the Linux and
open-source community and our teaming with them will aid in the evolution of the
storage market," said Douglas C. Mackbee, general manager of Linuxcare Labs.
“We are pleased to partner with three of the most influential providers of
Linux solutions and services. 3ware is gaining terrific traction in the Linux
marketplace and is well positioned to support an ever increasing demand for
robust storage products in this growing market sector. Because 3ware storage
solutions can be integrated into existing Linux environments in record time and
at a lower total cost of ownership, companies can gain a competitive advantage
immediately,” said Joseph Sorrentino, 3ware vice president of sales.
About the 3ware Channel Program
3ware channel partners are leaders in their respective horizontal and
vertical markets and are selected on the basis of their own customer
satisfaction, storage solution expertise, complementary sales and support
programs, and potential synergy with 3ware products. Channel members are trained
extensively on 3ware product development and support, and have access to the
latest 3ware product offerings, technical support, co-marketing and sales
initiatives, and on-going communications programs free of charge. To inquire
about becoming a 3ware channel partner, please visit the 3ware web site at www.3ware.com or
call (650) 327-8600.
About eLinux
eLinux is the leading Linux focused reseller and solution provider in the
technology channel. The industry leader and only direct marketer focused on
providing custom configured Linux solutions from Compaq, IBM and Hewlett
Packard, eLinux offers a single source for custom Linux servers, over 40,000
Linux compatible products, professional services and community support.
eLinux is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IdeaMall, Inc.(NASDAQ: MALL), with
2000 sales of $800 million. IdeaMall carries over 125,000 products, and was
built on providing the highest quality microcomputer products, peripherals and
service to consumers, small businesses, corporations, educational institutions
and government agencies. Founded in 1987, IdeaMall has established itself in the
industry as a leading world-class reseller of technology solutions.
eLinux continues to be the only Linux focused Authorized reseller for
Compaq(CPQ), Hewlett Packard(HP), IBM(IBM), Apple (AAPL) and Cobalt (SUNW),
offering custom Linux configurations on Internet appliances, web, Application,
Database, file and print servers, laptops and desktops.
About TheLinuxStore.com and EBIZ Enterprises, Inc.
TheLinuxStore.com, is the leading vendor-neutral provider of Linux solutions
and the commercial conduit creating the link between the open source developers
of technology and the business market. EBIZ Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB:EBIZ) is an
Open Source solutions builder for the new generation of IT professionals. The
company is one of the fastest growing, vendor-neutral sources for Linux
products, technical support and community services for the B2B market. EBIZ is
uniquely positioned to lead the delivery of cutting-edge Open Source
applications to the business marketplace through reseller channels.
The EBIZ Web presence includes LinuxMall.com®, TheLinuxStore.com,
LinuxNews.com and LinuxGuru.com. EBIZ’s wholly owned subsidiary,
PartnerAxis.com, is an information exchange center that specializes in bringing
together hardware companies, software manufacturers, VARs and end users to
deliver Open Source solutions to the business world.
About Linuxcare
Linuxcare, Inc. is a leader in providing comprehensive professional services
and solutions for Linux and open-source technologies. Linuxcare helps original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs), independent software vendors (ISVs), Internet
infrastructure vendors and Global 2000 companies maximize their success in
putting Linux and open-source solutions to work. The company, with funding from
Kleiner Perkins and corporate partners such as ITOCHU, Motorola, Oracle and Sun,
hosts http://www.linuxcare.com, a leading technical resource for Linux and
open-source solutions. Founded in 1998, Linuxcare is headquartered in
San
Francisco with offices around the world. The company can be reached at
(415)
354-4878.
About 3ware
3ware is a company that creates innovative storage solutions specifically
designed to meet the needs of enterprise applications. 3ware leverages
proprietary algorithms and packet-switching technology, delivered in the
company’s DiskSwitch-based product, to create scalable, reliable, high-speed
storage solutions. 3ware solutions address the fundamental issues of data
storage, access, back up, security, and management - without requiring that
customers adopt new standards or deal with unfamiliar technologies. Located in
Mountain View, California, the company has a seasoned management team and a
roster of established industry partners. For more information about 3ware,
call (650) 327-8600 or visit www.3ware.com.
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