FRESNO, Calif., May 10, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Yosemite Technologies, a leading developer of multi-platform backup and recovery software solutions, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM), to make its flagship product, TapeWare, available through the distributor's electronic software licensing offering in North America. Ingram Micro is a leading technology sales, marketing and logistics company.
Electronic licensing simplifies the purchasing process for VARs and system integrators as well as end users who seek fast delivery of backup software solutions. "SMEs demand quick and easy access to solutions that are vital to their business critical environment," stated John Maxwell, vice president of worldwide marketing at Yosemite Technologies. "Yosemite's motto is 'Backup Simplified.' We are dedicated to offering our customers a very powerful, easy-to-use and cost-effective backup solution and now an extremely simple way to purchase it."
Electronic licensing for TapeWare allows for faster delivery of backup solutions via key code and a dedicated help desk representative for sales support. Yosemite will offer comprehensive SKUs, which includes Yosemite Care, an annual maintenance and upgrade contract designed for simplified support and automatic upgrades. Combining Yosemite Care with its corresponding Yosemite product provides customers with a complete backup solution while offering lower total cost of ownership (TCO).
"Ingram Micro has enjoyed a successful channel partner relationship with Yosemite, and this agreement is an extension of that success," said Jim Harr, vice president, purchasing, Ingram Micro North America. "By offering TapeWare through Ingram Micro electronic software licensing, Yosemite Technologies is simplifying the purchasing process for VARs and system integrators, making it easier and more cost-effective for them to meet customer demands."
For more information on the solution, please visit the company's web site at www.yosemitetech.com, or contact the Yosemite Technologies Licensing Desk at Ingram Micro by phone at (800) 456-6783, ext. 76499, or by e-mail at Yosemite-licensing@ingrammicro.com.
About Yosemite Technologies
Yosemite Technologies is a global provider of enterprise-caliber backup solutions for the small-to-medium enterprise (SME). Yosemite's flagship product, TapeWare(R), provides a single solution for environments running Microsoft(R) Windows, Linux, Novell NetWare(R) and UNIX. Yosemite has developed strong technology and channel partnerships with leading companies including HP, Dell, Microsoft, Certance, Ingram Micro and Gateway. The company's commitment to Backup Simplified(TM) represents Yosemite's focus on delivering products that offer unmatched performance, ease-of-use and value. Founded in 1996, Yosemite Technologies is a privately held company located in Fresno, California. For more information, visit www.yosemitetech.com.
About Ingram Micro Inc.
As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics services, technical support, financial services, and product aggregation and distribution. The company serves 100 countries and is the only global IT distributor with operations in Asia. Visit www.ingrammicro.com.
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