Sepaton, Tech Data Sign

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. -- SEPATON, Inc., the leader in high-performance data protection solutions, today announced that it has signed a strategic distribution agreement with Tech Data Corporation to extend access of its virtual tape technology to small to midsize businesses(SMBs) across North America. SEPATON will leverage Tech Data's extensive distribution expertise, innovative marketing resources and broad customer base to drive sales of its S2100R-DS2 virtual tape library designed specifically for the needs of the SMB market.

As part of the distribution agreement, SEPATON and Tech Data will dedicate support staff and marketing resources to ensure a successful collaboration for new resellers. SEPATON resellers will be supported by Tech Data's Advanced Infrastructure Solutions Division (AIS). It combines a high-touch, consultative sales approach with the distributor's extensive technical expertise and broad product knowledge to help resellers capitalize on the demand for mid-market and enterprise-level server, storage and software solutions.

"SMBs are increasingly turning to VARs for more efficient and cost-effective storage solutions, especially in the areas of data backup and recovery,"said Senior Vice President and General Manager, AIS, Pete Peterson. "SEPATON has a strong record of delivering these benefits for enterprise customers.This agreement demonstrates their commitment to leveraging the channel and working with VARs to capitalize on the demand for storage solutions in the SMB market."

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