Snap-on Incorporated Selects RepliWeb Deployment Platform (R-1) For Web Content Publishing Automation

October 24, 2007; 02:43 AM

RepliWeb, a leader in file transfer and content deployment automation solutions, today announced that Snap-on Incorporated has selected the RepliWeb Deployment Platform (R-1) to automate web content updates throughout production web infrastructure. Installed in some of the most demanding content-intensive enterprises, RepliWeb’s products automate, guarantee and accelerate the delivery of files and content-intensive information throughout the distributed enterprise – enhancing content and application availability, and reducing customers’ operational and capital costs.

The R-1 product adopted by Snap-on Incorporated automates the deployment of web content, IIS6 Metabase, .NET framework, and COM+ components. R-1 seamlessly integrates with existing file-workflows, operating environments and policies, providing enterprise IT with the most comprehensive out-of-the-box deployment solution for maintaining web applications, intranet portals and corporate websites. All RepliWeb solutions work across multiple platforms and offer a high level of scalability, stability, reliability, and security that customers demand.

“Our organization required a scaleable cross-platform solution capable of combining powerful features and simple integration with existing architecture. Snap-on Incorporated’s R-1 implementation is now the core component of continuing efforts to build automated deployment processes into many of our vital business applications,” said Jeanne Moreno, Vice President - Chief Information Officer at Snap-on Incorporated.

“Enterprise IT is relying on RepliWeb to accelerate time-to-production for business essential web content and applications. With R-1, Datacenter, Intranet and Content IT Managers alike are realizing quantifiable improvements in deployment processes, accelerated information availability, and reductions in overall management costs associated with deployment initiatives,” said Garrick Herrmann, Vice President of Marketing, RepliWeb. “Our solutions continue to gain favor among leading companies like Snap-on Incorporated because of our high performance standards, ease of use, and cost benefits.”

About Snap-on Incorporated
Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment, and other solutions for vehicle manufacturers, dealerships and repair centers, as well as customers in industry, government, agriculture and construction. Products are sold through the company’s franchisees, direct sales and distributor channels, and over the Internet. Founded in 1920, Snap-on Incorporated is a $2.5 billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

About RepliWeb, Inc.
RepliWeb accelerates information availability, offering organizations highly reliable, secure and accelerated file transfer and content deployment solutions. The company’s software solutions automate and guarantee the delivery of files throughout local and distributed enterprise-computing environments. Engineered for durability and flexibility, RepliWeb delivers uninterrupted file transfer workflows in the most demanding, content-intensive environments and offers seamless integration with existing IT infrastructure. Hundreds of information driven organizations that place a high value on their digital assets rely on RepliWeb.