VERITAS, IBM and Avnet Team to Deliver Linux Solutions

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Monday, February 21, 2005; 01:03 PM

VERITAS Software Corporation (www.veritas.com) today announced plans to ship enterprise-ready, Linux solution bundles powered by VERITAS software and IBM eServer xSeries systems to increase the performance, availability, and manageability of Linux-powered environments in the enterprise. Avnet Partner Solutions, a value-added distributor and provider of enterprise servers, storage, software and services, will distribute the solution bundles through its IBM Business Partner channel.

"As Linux becomes increasingly viable for the enterprise, more and more customers are considering it as a strong alternative based on price and performance. We are excited to be able to offer resellers enterprise-ready Linux solutions based on VERITAS software and IBM xSeries hardware," said Tony Madden, senior vice president of sales, Avnet Partner Solutions, IBM Americas.

VERITAS' software offerings enhance Linux for the enterprise by helping to simplify and lower the cost of file system management and volume management while delivering enterprise-class performance and high availability for data and applications.

"VERITAS software technologies are helping to make Linux an enterprise-ready and cost-effective alternative by helping ensure that Linux meets the flexibility, availability and interoperability requirements of multi-tier heterogeneous environments," said Sanjay Poonen, vice president, Strategic Alliances, VERITAS Software.

"As the fastest growing provider of industry standard servers, more and more customers are choosing IBM server solutions to help them solve key business issues," said Jim Northington, vice president of high-performance xSeries systems.

Additionally, VERITAS, IBM and Avnet plan to engage in joint channel marketing, sales training and support activities in 2005 for the combined solutions. The bundles are scheduled to be available in the US in early 2005, with pricing for hardware, software and services starting at US $30,000.