Meridian Data Announces New Channel Partnerships to Expand Reach in Network-Attached Storage Market

Meridian Data, a leading provider of network-attached storage (NAS) solutions, has announced new channel partnerships with CompUSA and Computer Discount Warehouse (CDW) to target small and medium-sized businesses, corporate workgroups, government agencies, and educational institutions. The partnerships will enable consumers to purchase Meridian Data's network-attached storage solutions through the nation's leading retailers and catalog resellers of personal computers and related products.

Key Takeaways:

• Meridian Data has partnered with CompUSA and Computer Discount Warehouse (CDW) to expand its reach in the network-attached storage (NAS) market.
• The partnerships target small and medium-sized businesses, corporate workgroups, government agencies, and educational institutions.
• Meridian Data's new Snap! Server and DVD/CD-ROM networking products are available immediately through CDW catalogs and the CDW website.
• The Snap! Server will be sold by CompUSA through its CompUSA Direct catalog, business-to-business outside sales force, and 150 retail stores nationwide beginning in June 1998.
• Meridian Data's network storage solutions are deployed worldwide throughout Fortune 1,000 class companies, small businesses, government, and educational institutions, with over 4 million users.
• The company is headquartered in Scotts Valley, with offices in New York, Washington, Orlando, Chicago, Dallas, San Diego, San Jose, California, and London.

Statistics:

• Meridian Data's network storage solutions are deployed worldwide throughout Fortune 1,000 class companies, small businesses, government, and educational institutions, with over 4 million users.
• The Snap! Server will be sold by CompUSA through 150 retail stores nationwide beginning in June 1998.
• Meridian Data has over 4 million users worldwide, with its network storage solutions deployed across Fortune 1,000 companies, small businesses, government, and educational institutions.
• Meridian Data's network storage solutions are sold through a network of qualified value-added resellers and distributors, including the new partnerships with CompUSA and CDW.

Sources:

• BUSINESS WIRE, "Meridian Data Inc. Announces New Channel Partnerships to Expand Reach in Network-Attached Storage Market," April 13, 1998
• Meridian Data Inc. press release, "Meridian Data Announces New Channel Partnerships to Expand Reach in Network-Attached Storage Market"
• Meridian Data Inc. website, [www.snapserver.com](http://www.snapserver.com) and [www.meridian-data.com](http://www.meridian-data.com)