Microsoft

The Xiotech partnership with Microsoft is multifaceted. Xiotech is
involved with Microsoft in certifying storage configurations, developing
solutions, marketing those solutions and supporting our mutual customers. Xiotech is also involved in numerous Microsoft programs tailored to enhance the storage experience on Windows platforms.

Expertise and Commitment to Windows:

Xiotech provides best-in-class storage for the Windows platform, offering solutions for Windows server- and application-based environments that are both simple and dynamic. This presents a real alternative to traditional vendors who offer powerful but complex storage solutions for Windows.

Xiotech participates in the "Designed for Windows" program. This storage OEM program is coordinated with the Windows Hardware Qualification Lab (WHQL) to test hardware solutions.

Xiotech brings storage management and storage-related server administration together in one place with ICON Manager. ICON Manager provides a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in, making it easy for Windows administrators to manage and control using familiar tools. This user interface and wizards developed with UI design best practices provide an overall experience that makes it easier to manage and optimize the system.

Close Relationship:

Microsoft Gold Certified Partner

Xiotech is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner in the Advanced Infrastructure Competency category. This exclusive program is available only to Microsoft partners with a proven track record and skill set to architect, design, and plan for enterprise deployments utilizing advanced Microsoft technology.

Storage and Platform Solutions Division Relationship

Xiotech works directly with the Windows Server Division on key data storage initiatives and has developed and delivered providers based on Microsoft's Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS), Virtual Disk Service (VDS), and Multipath I/O (MPIO) to ensure the high availability of mission-critical data. Both Xiotech and Microsoft are committed to reducing total cost of ownership and increasing operational efficiency.

Xiotech's Magnitude SSG offers unified SAN and NAS support for Windows, Linux, and UNIX environments. It leverages Microsoft^® Windows^® Unified Data Storage Server 2003 software to consolidate file and block data management. And it integrates seamlessly with Xiotech's Emprise^™ and Magnitude 3D^® storage systems to provide scalable, flexible, and resilient storage for all your needs.

Microsoft Field Coverage:

Microsoft Technology Centers

Xiotech is also a Premier Alliance Member at the Microsoft Technology Centers (MTC) located in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Irvine, New York City, Washington DC and Silicon Valley. Xiotech has provided Magnitude storage solutions to each MTC location for use in architectural design sessions and proof-of-concept testing. The ease of use of our storage solutions provides faster environment deployment times and an enriched storage management experience.

Microsoft Service Labs

Xiotech is a partner with the Microsoft Service Labs located in Charlotte, Las Colinas (Dallas), and Issaquah (Seattle). Magnitude 3D storage solutions are installed at each location to assist Lab staff when working with Premier Support customers on projects and support-related service issues affecting their data centers.

Microsoft District Offices/Briefing Centers

Magnitude storage solutions are used extensively for demonstration purposes at Microsoft sales offices across the United States. These locations include: Washington, DC; St. Louis; and Houston. In addition, Magnitude 3D is featured storage in the New York City Briefing Center.