Fully integrated Fibre Channel SAN Exploits the Power
Of Streaming Media Within an Enterprise
ANAHEIM, Calif., June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- MTI Technology Corp.
(Nasdaq: MTIC), a leading provider of storage and business solutions, will be
presenting a demonstration of real-time streaming media on high definition
television ("HDTV") with IP-based satellite routing and transport via the MTI
Vivant S Series Storage Area Network (SAN) devices at Booth 1439 at the
Streaming Media West show in Long Beach on June 20-22, 2001.
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Streaming Media West is the world's largest Internet audio and video event
and is the #1 meeting place for Fortune 1000 communications executives who are
seeking streaming media solutions to turbo-charge their corporate
communications, distance training/e-learning, investor relations and
e-commerce applications.
"As more and more Global 2000 companies streamline their media
applications, having the right type of storage infrastructure becomes a
critical necessity." said Russ Ritchie, Director of Product Marketing at MTI.
Ritchie added, "In combination with our vendors, the end-to-end solution will
enable our customers to send and store vast amounts of streaming content."
Using the S Series and teaming with our vendors Helius, DigitalScape and
2netFX, MTI will show an end-to-end enterprise-level streaming media solution
to deliver live, real-time HDTV-based media casts over broadband satellite IP
multicasting.
Featuring up to 1.7TB of capacity, the MTI Vivant S Series is a completely
integrated SAN designed for the UNIX, Windows NT/2000 and Linux environment
and is capable of supporting multiple servers simultaneously. Centralized and
remote management capabilities of storage resources are enabled through the
browser-based management tools to dynamically allocate storage on an as-needed
basis and tune performance, simplifying administration and maximizing system
uptime.
The Vivant S Series SAN appliance combines full component redundancy with
dual data I/O paths to ensure Continuous Access to Online Information(TM) in
an easily managed storage pool. The Switched Fibre Channel technology gives
maximum performance and allows for future storage growth.
In combination with a unique, low-profile 1U rackmountable dual-processor
server appliance with enterprise-class capabilities from DigitalScape, HDTV
ThunderCastIP multicast server software from 2netFX and Helius' satellite
broadband multi-cast delivery solution, MTI will demonstrate how streaming
content can benefit government agencies, schools, the medical profession and
any organization wanting to utilize the power of streaming media.
"As the industry shifts into the new digital age, the delivery of data
relies on the servers that power it," said Richard Hart, Co-founder and
Executive Vice President of DigitalScape. Hart added, "We are proud to
demonstrate our best of breed server system that provides enterprise-class
capability with the most disk space available, while supporting broadband
networks, multiple Ethernet connections and SAN storage interfaces. In
combination with MTI's Vivant S Series SAN appliance, the delivery of stored
and retrieved data will allow our customers to extend their message far beyond
their current horizons."
"The combination of MTI's Vivant S Series SAN appliance and our
ThunderCastIP advanced streaming server software provides a powerful turnkey
solution for enterprise streaming applications," said William Reed, Vice
President of Marketing at 2netFX. Reed added, "Streaming content storage is
critical to the optimal delivery when organizations, such as, medical
institutions, schools and governmental agencies take streaming media into
mainstream."
"Our philosophy of innovation and market leadership is demonstrated by
combining our product with MTI's Vivant S Series SAN-based storage for
multimedia using our patented broadband satellite solutions," said Myron
Mosbarger, President and CEO of Helius Incorporated. He added, "We welcome
the opportunity to participate in MTI's demonstration showing how easily
enterprise communications, and real-time streaming media, can be sent
worldwide to a global audience."
About Helius Incorporated
Helius, Inc. develops technologies for broadband satellite applications
such as IP multicasting, content distribution and interactive Internet.
Helius has worked with leading companies like Philips, Fujitsu, Motorola and
Telesat Canada to improve the usability and management of satellite for
large-scale deployment. Founded in 1995, Helius is based in Lindon, Utah, and
is a holding under the Ray Noorda/Canopy Group Investment Company. For more
information, visit http://www.helius.com or call 801764-9020.
About DigitalScape
DigitalScape is a leader in innovative, networked server solutions that
enhance the delivery of stored and retrieved data. DigitalScape is dedicated
to producing quality, fully scalable Intel-based server products for the
emerging server appliance and enterprise server markets. Founded in 1998,
DigitalScape is located at 19 Spectrum Pointe, Lake Forest, California.
DigitalScape may be reached at 949-461-5645 or by fax at 949-461-5686. More
information may be accessed at the company website at http://www.digitalscape.com.
About 2netFX
2netFX is a leading provider of enterprise streaming solutions for
intranet and broadband Internet media delivery. Founded in 1996, 2netFX was
the first to offer multicast streaming of HDTV over ordinary networks,
advanced client player customization and integration, and concept to delivery
media streaming consulting, services and solutions. The company was named by
Computerworld magazine as a top Emerging Company to Watch in 2001.
Enterprise streaming solutions from 2netFX deliver MPEG-1, 2, 4, H.263 and
HDTV streams from 28Kbps to 50Mbps via satellite, ATM, LAN/WAN, xDSL, cable
modem, fiber or Internet2. The company's ThunderCast HDTV/IP server and
StreamRider HDTV Player software played major roles in the first successful
demonstration of an HDTV-content multicast delivery over the Internet.
Designed for a variety of applications including business television,
distance learning, corporate communications, government, education and the
military, 2netFX products are currently bundled by many leading digital video
companies and in use at leading organizations including Sprint, Panasonic,
Wal-Mart, MCI Worldcom, Hughes Networks, NASA, GlobeCast/France Telecom, Walt
Disney Studios, Lucent, Echo Star and others.
2netFX is headquartered in San Jose, California and is available on the
Intenet at http://www.2netfx.com.
About MTI Technology Corp.
MTI's mission is to provide Continuous Access to Online Information(SM)
through fault-tolerant, cross-platform data storage servers for the
enterprise. MTI develops, manufactures, sells and services data server
solutions for Global 2000 companies on a worldwide basis. Headquartered in
Anaheim, Calif., the company offers services and support from more than
40 offices in the U.S. and Europe and complies with ISO 9001 quality system
standards. MTI may be reached by phone: 800-999-9MTI or 714-970-0300, fax:
714-693-2256 or e-mail: info@mti.com. Information can also be accessed via
MTI Online, the company's World Wide Web server on the Internet at:
http://www.mti.com.
This press release includes forward-looking statements, including
statements regarding the company's product development plans and
implementation plans of Helius Incorporated, DigitalScape and 2netFX
implementation, which are subject to change. The actual results may differ
materially from those described in any forward-looking statement. Important
factors that may cause actual results to differ are set forth in the company's
periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including
its Form 10-K for the year ended April 1, 2000.
MTI is a registered trademark and Continuous Access to Online Information
is a service mark of MTI Technology Corp. All other company, brand or product
names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
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CONTACT:
Steve Lefferdink, Vice President of MTI
Technology Corp., 714-693-2786, slefferdink@mti.com; or Public
Relations, Judy Smith of JPR Communications for MTI Technology
Corp., 818-386-0403, judys@jprcom.com
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