Bangkok--24 Sep--PITON Communication
Yip In Tsoi Co., Ltd., total IT solution provider with a complete products and services portfolio for clientele across the industries, in cooperation with Network Appliance (Thailand) Ltd., a leader in data storage technology with leading edge NAS/SAN solutions, held a press meeting to announce FAS2000 Family — entry level enterprise storage systems which provides easy data management in a scale-out data environment. FAS2000 is designed for SME segment to accommodate its growing data storage demand. It well facilitates efficient data management to optimize the existing data utilization and to provide security in compliance with the Computer Crime Act, recently enacted in July 2007. Network Appliance is at present the only vendor capable of offering feature called “Snap Lock” to protect any modification or manipulation of data in the storage required by the Act.
Yip In Tsoi Poised to Expand SME Market Share Using FAS2000
“Yip In Tsoi has been NetApp’s elite platinum in Thailand for 9 years. This long-standing partnership signifies Yip In Tsoi sales and technical proficiency for customers. As for market expansion, we have strong confidence in Yip In Tsoi’s large customer base, its support teams that are equipped with strong business skills and ability to answer to customers’ requirements. These unparalleled qualities of Yip In Tsoi will enhance Network Appliance to achieve solid growth rate in Thai market.” Mr. Thanes Bordeesorn, Country Sales Manager, Network Appliance (Thailand) Ltd. stated, “Despite an overall sluggish economy, SME segment shows continued yet robust growth reflecting in the increasing demand for data storage system. The introduction of FAS2000 today gives an opportunity for SMEs to benefit from this innovative data storage system with equivalent functionalities and quality to enterprise-level at affordable price designed for SMEs. FAS2000 starts at approximately Bt400,000 with scalable modular options to optimize growing business requirements. For those with existing data storage systems installed, SAN or NAS or even tape system, FAS2000 is the only data storage system with compatibility feature “Unified Storage” allowing connectivity of FAS2000 with existing storage systems. This is cost-effective and yields highest ROI on IT investment. FAS2000 requires no additional system management, runs on the same operating system, provides the system administrator with maximum convenience and reduces IT personnel training expense.”
FAS2000 Offers Unmatched Snap Lock Feature in Compliance with Thailand’s Computer Crime Act
In order to prepare SME customers with enhanced data security, FAS2000, separately from the Unified Storage feature, gives an option of Snap Lock software option committed to total data security. Snap Lock software bars any modification to data stored in the storage. It permits retroactive verification to ensure no transaction made to the stored log files. No change to stored log files can be made even by System Manager with lock password. This quality fully complies with the Computer Crime Act. With authentication capability useful to forensic crime investigation, data stored on FAS2000 system can be used in court of law as proof of intent or facts. This feature differentiates FAS2000 from its counterparts.
Network Appliance currently holds 12% of the Southeast Asian market share and is ranked among the top 5 data storage distributors and service providers. NetApp customers include company in across industry.
About Yip In Tsoi
Yip In Tsoi Co., Ltd. was initially incorporated in the southern part of Thailand and registered in Bangkok in 1926 as mineral trading company before switching to mining equipment marketing and soon after that to mine operations. Before long, the company fully expanded its presence into marketing arena, including banking and large-scale industries, initially in partnership with overseas investment partners and later switching back to become a fully Thai-national company.
Yip In Tsoi today is not only vigorously engaged in product distribution/service provision areas but also holds a strategic position as information technology business leader. Yip In Tsoi provides service in the area of system and network designs, installation, customization, operations and maintenance of complete IT System Solutions. Equipped with such strong business potentials, Yip In Tsoi is capable of delivering diversified solutions in direct response to the specific needs of individual customers through joint cooperation with internationally recognized business partners.
About Network Appliance
Network Appliance is a leading provider of data management solutions that simplify the complexities of storing, managing, protecting, and retaining enterprise data. Our broad portfolio is backed by Professional and global support programs designed to maximize the value that customers derive from their data management investments. Our focus on architectural simplicity, our passion for applied innovation, and our dedication to customer success make us one of the fastest-growing storage and data management providers today. Market leaders around the world choose NetApp to help them reduce cost, minimize risk, and adapt to change. For solutions that deliver unmatched simplicity and value, visit us on the Web at www.netapp.com
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