SAN DIEGO, Dec. 4, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- Dot Hill Systems Corp. (NYSE:HIL), a leading provider of carrier-class information storage and storage area network (SAN) solutions will exhibit its SANnet(r) storage systems and appliances at the Softswitch Expo and Conference December 4-6, 2001 at the San Diego Convention Center in booth number 821.
Industry analyst firm IDC estimates the softswitch market will grow from roughly $1.3 billion in 2001 to $5.7 billion in 2004. "Softswitch" is an all-encompassing term for next-generation communications systems that employ open standards to create integrated networks capable of carrying voice, video and data traffic more efficiently than the existing network. Produced in association with the International Softswitch Consortium, the Softswitch Expo and Conference will showcase members' technologies and help educate the telecommunications industry on the future direction of telecom. The consortium works to help clarify architecture, services and component requirements to improve compatibility of softswitches.
Dot Hill is featuring its carrier-class SANnet 3300 and 7100 storage systems, which are independently certified to meet the rigorous NEBS (Network Equipment Building System) Level 3 standard required by global telephone networks. The SANnet Axis(tm) intelligent storage appliance and the SANnet RAID Blade(tm), 1U (1.75 inches high) rack-mountable storage system also will be exhibited.
Dot Hill is a leading independent provider of carrier-class data storage solutions and services. With SANnet solutions that include storage area networks, NEBS Level 3 certified systems for Telco and Internet operations, and world-class service capabilities, Dot Hill is uniquely positioned to address the storage requirements of mission-critical continuous computing environments. Dot Hill's customers include many of the world's leading Internet service providers, common carriers, service and equipment providers, advanced technology and telecommunications companies and government agencies. Dot Hill is an ISO 9002 certified company, and its Web site is www.dothill.com.
Dot Hill, the Dot Hill logo, SANnet, RAID Blade and SANnet Axis are all trademarks of Dot Hill Systems Corp. All other products and names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Certain statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements include the future availability of any particular Dot Hill product and its performance in a particular environment, the actual demonstrations and presentations to be made at the Softswitch Conference and Expo, the amount of revenue to be recognized by Dot Hill due to its presence at the Softswitch Conference and Expo and the future growth or size of the softswitch marketplace or investments in softswitch. The risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include: unforeseen technological, intellectual property, supply or engineering issues and changing customer preferences. However, there are many other risks not listed here that may affect the future business of Dot Hill, as well as the forward-looking statements contained herein. To learn about such risks and uncertainties, you should read the risk factors set forth in the forms 10K and 10Q recently filed by Dot Hill. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Dot Hill undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
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