FRESNO, Calif., June 11, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Yosemite Technologies, a leading developer of multi-platform backup and recovery software solutions, announced that sales of its TapeWare(tm) software products increased over 900% in 2002 in the United States with Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE:IM), the largest global provider of technology products and supply chain management. Yosemite recently signed an agreement with Ingram Micro's Canadian operations, extending their relationship to include all of North America.
Yosemite's flagship product TapeWare(tm) backup and recovery software gives administrators the ability to customize data protection solutions that support desktop, workgroup and enterprise environments. It protects against data loss and file corruption, while ensuring rapid recovery from disk or system failure. With the ability to support cross-platform backup environments, TapeWare is an easy-to-use and cost-effective solution to ensure complete data protection.
The company turned to Ingram Micro because of its extensive reach into the small- to-mid-sized business market. "We knew that by developing our channel relationship through Ingram Micro, we were bound to be successful. With over 900% growth in our first year with Ingram Micro as our U.S. distribution partner, it was an easy decision to continue this model in Canada," said Jonna Stopnik, vice president of worldwide sales at Yosemite Technologies "Coupling this high-performance and easy-to-use SME solution with high margins and Ingram Micro's channel expertise contributed to the product's success with Ingram Micro's resellers in the U.S. The partnership with Canada will enable us to bring TapeWare to our Canadian channel partners in an efficient, local, cost-effective manner so that they may experience similar success."
"Having the right channel partner can significantly affect the success of a new solution, and Yosemite's success with the channel through Ingram Micro illustrates this," said Sally Stanton, vice president, category management, Ingram Micro U.S. "TapeWare 7 is an economical, adaptable solution for small-to-medium businesses who need data protection, and Ingram Micro has the programs and the reseller network to reach this market."
In addition, Yosemite's revenues in Q1 2003 were up more than 300% over the year-ago quarter. Yosemite is also a participant in Ingram Micro's Storage Campaign for 2003.
For more information about Yosemite Technologies and its products, please visit the company's Web site at www.yosemitetechnologies.com.
About Yosemite Technologies
Yosemite Technologies, Inc., the maker of TapeWare, is the number one worldwide provider of OEM tape drive bundled backup software solutions. Based in Fresno, California, Yosemite designs, develops, supports and markets high-performance, multi-platform recovery and backup solutions for the small-to-medium enterprise (SME) marketplace. With offices in North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific, Yosemite is making its mark in the worldwide storage industry. By partnering with leading tape drive manufacturers to provide bundled software and using indirect sales channels, Yosemite is rapidly becoming an industry powerhouse.
Founded in 1996, Yosemite is a privately held company committed to providing the industry's best backup and storage solutions for SMEs. Their philosophy of "Backup Simplified" offers enterprise class solutions that are simple enough for the most non-technical small business users. To learn more, visit www.yosemitetechnologies.com.
About Ingram Micro Inc.
As the world's leading wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain services, Ingram Micro is the best way to get technology from the people who make it to the people who use it. Visit www.ingrammicro.com.