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Release date: 1st November 2007 As a key part of the launch of the Richmond Range of tape libraries, M5 is delighted to announce the appointment of CiS - Consulting in Storagesystemen - as the Prime Strategic Partner for Germany. The development of the market in Germany is crucial to the success of the exciting new Mid Range LTO based libraries from M5. The appointment of CiS reflects the confidence that M5 have in the Altussheim based tape storage company. Eric Lowe, Director of Sales And Marketing at M5 commented that he was delighted to be working with such a focussed and effective German Company. “CiS understand both the German data storage market and the way the German market functions” said Lowe. The Richmond Range of tape libraries, which feature world beating data density and scalability, covers the growing need for 50 - 500 slot libraries for data archiving in medium and large size organisations. The M5 development team have applied their years of experience to produce the maximum storage in the minimum of space all designed to the highest engineering standards. Initial trials have confirmed that this range will have a major impact in the global market. CiS, founded in 1998 is a specialist tape storage company with established relationships with both end users and the channel in Germany. “This agreement will ensure that M5 has a high profile in Germany as we work together to develop new business” stated Michael Wolf, CEO of CiS. About M5 Data (www.m5data.com) M5 Data is based in Wells, Somerset, England. The Richmond range is the product of a team that has a proven, internationally acknowledged pedigree, having successfully designed, developed and delivered several generations of world class tape library products to the OEM and Channel marketplace. M5’s new tape library is innovative and practical and reflects the needs of the mid range near-line storage market where density, scalability and cost effectiveness are key. About CiS (www.cis-altussheim.de) Consulting in Storagesystem is based in Altussheim, near Heidelberg, Germany. CiS has both sales and service capabilities together with a growing data conversion service from one tape format to another. Previously very successful with M4 Data products, the Richmond Range is a powerful new addition the tape storage options available from CiS. For further information please contact Eric Lowe. Eric.lowe@m5data.com or +44 1749 683800 Back to news
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