Growth in Long-Term Online Data Archives Extends into the Document Imaging Marketplace
Columbus, Ohio and Santa Clara, California, August 16, 2006 – Cranel Imaging, the
leading value-added distributor of document imaging, storage and duplication products
and services, and PowerFile, Inc., the innovator in online archive solutions for long-term
storage of fixed digital content, announced a distribution deal to reach into the extensive
document imaging marketplace in North America. The partnership allows Cranel
Imaging to offer their Value Added Resellers and Document Imaging Service Providers
the opportunity to enter the rapidly growing online data archive market, with a proven
technology at a very compelling value point. As more digital content moves online, the demand for economical and scalable
data storage technologies to preserve fixed content online for 50 or more years is
exploding. PowerFile has devised a network-attached appliance that can install in less
than 30 minutes, easily integrate within existing document imaging environments, and
serve over 30 terabytes in a single network volume. The appliance is efficient, using only
5% of the power and cooling of magnetic disk based systems. Cranel Imaging will offer PowerFile’s flagship Permanent Storage Appliance®
through well-developed Value Added Reseller and Document Imaging Service Provider
channels. The Permanent Storage Appliance helps businesses address all of the emerging
archival requirements for litigation readiness, regulatory compliance, disaster recovery as
well as historical analysis, reuse, and reference in a single product. THE ONLINE ARCHIVE: THE TIME HAS COME
An estimated 60% of all primary storage systems in mid-sized companies are
clogged with fixed content storage; files that won’t change over time. The expense of
using costly primary storage for fixed content is forcing the storage of files offline,
primarily on tape systems. This is creating an organizational burden and a risk that the
content will not be recoverable in the future. The Permanent Storage Appliance provides
an alternative to store content for very long periods of time without taking the data offline
and without the risk of tape loss over time. A TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICE MATCH
“Cranel Imaging has long earned a stellar reputation as one of the very best
imaging solutions and services distribution companies in North America,” said Jonathan
Buckley, PowerFile’s Vice President of Marketing. “PowerFile is proud to build a
partnership with a value added distributor who offers a broad document imaging
technology portfolio, coupled with a special focus on Advanced Technologies and the
Versitec Services Team to support complex service needs.” According to Scott Slack, Vice President and General Manager of Cranel
Imaging, “We look for companies with an innovation that offers expanded business
opportunities for our VAR customers. PowerFile’s approach to meeting this rapidly
growing demand for online archive storage is not only unique and proven, but a nononsense
business case for the ultimate consumers. The Permanent Storage Appliance
and the other products PowerFile has in the launch pipeline are perfect additions to our
portfolio.” ABOUT CRANEL IMAGING
Cranel Imaging is the nation’s leading value-added distributor (VAD) of document imaging,
storage and duplication products and services. Cranel Imaging complements the expertise of
its value-added resellers with specialty document imaging knowledge, a flexible business
approach and the ability to effectively represent VARs needs to manufacturer organizations.
Cranel Imaging’s portfolio includes a full range of industry specific software applications,
document scanners, imaging processing equipment and online storage. For more information
call 888-732-1233 or visit www.cranelimaging.com. ABOUT POWERFILE
PowerFile, Inc. is an innovator in online archive solutions designed specifically for longterm
storage of fixed digital content. PowerFile's award-winning solutions combine the
speed of online access with the economy and integrity of traditional archives to empower
organizations of all sizes to efficiently manage and preserve valuable digital assets.
PowerFile product offering consists of intelligent storage management software and costeffective,
robust hardware. PowerFile, Inc., 3350 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054;
(866) 838-3669; www.powerfile.com. # # #
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