VST Technologies and IBM Partner to Offer Internal Zip100 Drives

Strategic Insights

Dec 6, 1998 — 1 min read

VST Technologies, a leading provider of peripheral products for the notebook computer industry, has announced its intention to offer internal Zip100 drives through the "Options by IBM" program. This partnership will allow IBM to offer its ThinkPad 600 Series customers a high-capacity, portable storage solution that addresses the growing need for removable storage in business environments.

Key Takeaways:

VST Technologies will manufacture an UltraslimBay(tm) Zip 100 Drive for IBM's ThinkPad 600 Series computers under the IBM logo.
The agreement utilizes the latest Iomega(r) 12.7mm slimline Zip drive mechanism to address the lightweight and thin 1.4 inch form factor of IBM's newest 600 Series ThinkPads.
IBM will offer its reseller and Authorized Assembly Program Partners a completed Zip100 drive, which includes everything end users will need to install the Zip100 Drive directly into the UltraslimBay of the ThinkPad 600 computer.
The partnership aims to provide business professionals with a convenient and portable storage solution for their critical business information.
VST Technologies has already shipped over 19 million Zip drives, and the partnership with IBM is expected to further expand the adoption of removable storage solutions in business environments.

Statistics:

VST Technologies has shipped over 19 million Zip drives.
The partnership between VST Technologies and IBM aims to provide business professionals with a high-capacity, portable storage solution.
The Zip100 drive will be available as an optional feature or as an after-market add-on for IBM ThinkPad 600 Series computers.
The drive utilizes the latest Iomega(r) 12.7mm slimline Zip drive mechanism.

Sources:

VST Technologies, Inc. press release, December 7, 1998
Iomega Corporation, "Iomega Corporation Press Release," ommitted as not exact format of original source and includes dates

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