SiliconSystems Significantly
Expands Sales Channel Signing Agreements with Eight of Europe’s
Top Distributors
Company’s strengthened international
presence gives enterprise system OEMs greater access to
SiliconSystems industry-leading solid-state storage technology
ALISO
VIEJO, Calif., July 7, 2005 -- SiliconSystems,
Inc., the world leader in industrial-grade solid-state storage
solutions engineered exclusively for the enterprise system
OEM market, today announced the significant expansion of
the company’s sales channel in Europe by signing agreements
with eight of Europe’s top electronics distribution
companies. SiliconSystems new distribution partners include
altec ComputerSysteme in Germany, CSI (Computer Systems
for Industry) in Poland, Miel in France, MIKO Components
AB in the Nordic Countries, Peak Development in the United
Kingdom, Silverstar (a subsidiary of Arrow Electronics,
Inc.) in Southern Europe and North Africa, Systronics in
Switzerland and TecBIT in Austria, Czech-Republic, Hungary
and Slovakia. The agreements establish these companies as
authorized distributors of SiliconSystems’ complete
line of industry-leading SiliconDrive™ products in
their respective countries and regions.
Strengthening the company’s sales representation in
Europe is part of SiliconSystems’ overall strategic
plan to expand its reach worldwide. SiliconSystems selected
each of its distribution partners based upon their market
and technological experience, strong customer relationships
in target markets and significant expertise in solid-state
storage for the industrial sector.
“Partnering with the top distribution companies is
crucial to our strategy in expanding our European presence,
and we are proud to have our industry-leading technology
represented by distributors of this caliber,” said
Michael Hajeck, CEO at SiliconSystems. “The quality
of our new distribution partners further demonstrates the
market demand for SiliconSystems’ patented and patent-pending
SiliconDrive technology in meeting the high performance,
high reliability and multi-year product lifecycle requirements
of the enterprise system OEM market.”
About altec ComputerSysteme
altec ComputerSysteme, GmbH designs, manufactures and markets
flash-based data storage products, solid-state disks and
copystations in the industrial and commercial computer marketplace.
altec also designs customer specific applications in hardware
and software, and is active in application engineering and
technical support for customers in this environment. The
company is one of the leading SanDisk distributors in Europe.
To find out more about altec, go to the company’s
website at www.altec-computersysteme.com.
About CSI
CSI, Computer Systems for Industry, is the leading Polish
distributor of industrial computers (IPCs) intended for
application in the industrial, medical, communication and
rugged environments. CSI provides a “One-Stop-Shop”
opportunity for OEM manufacturers by offering IPCs, solid-state
storage solutions, 19” rack mechanics and rugged monitors.
CSI also provides integration services and turn-key solutions
for its customers. CSI is based in Krakow, Poland. For additional
company and product information, please visit the company’s
website at www.csi.net.pl.
About Miel
Created in 1985, Miel imports and distributes high-tech
products including solid-state storage solutions, as well
as products for IT systems and networks. Its 13 years of
experience distributing solid-state storage solutions gives
Miel an incomparable knowledge of this activity, for both
the public market and severe environments.
Always in touch with the market, Miel answers all customer
needs with a qualified team of engineers, technical support
services and an authorized training center. For more details
please visit the company’s website at www.miel.fr.
About MIKO Components AB
MIKO Components AB, founded in 1979, is one of the leading
distributors in the Nordic countries for industrial embedded
solutions. MIKO offers the market a complete solution of
strategic components for rugged vehicle systems, mobile
computers for industrial environments, information, automation
and kiosk applications.
MIKO Components AB is a subsidiary company to the public
ElektronikGruppen BK AB with headquarters in Stockholm Sweden.
For additional information, please visit the company’s
website at www.miko.se.
About Peak Development
Peak Development is a distributor focused on solid-state
storage and disk drives for OEM industrial-based systems
and consumer electronics. The company offers consumer grade
to full military specification flash-based products. Peak’s
aim has always been to offer the most complete range of
products backed by knowledgeable, reliable and friendly
service. With in-house programming, labeling and packaging
facilities, Peak can offer a full turnkey facility to its
customers. Peak was established in 1993 and the company’s
headquarters are based in Southampton, England. Please visit
the company’s website at www.peak-uk.com.
About Silverstar
Silverstar is a leading distributor of electronic components
and computer products. It has a comprehensive line card
that features semiconductors; liquid crystal displays (LCDs),
subsystems, passives, electromechanical devices, connectors
and computer products. Silverstar's subsidiaries include
Claitron, Lasi Elettronica, Silverstar Celdis, Elettronica
Express and Microtronica.
Since 1991 Silverstar has been a partner to Arrow Electronics,
Inc., a world leader in electronic and computer products
distribution.
Headquartered in Milan, the company has been certified ISO9002
since 1995. More than 50 specialized field application engineers
are available to support customers with their projects and
in choosing the right products for their applications. For
more information, visit the company’s website at www.arrowitaly.com.
About Systronics
Systronics is the Swiss leader in distribution exclusively
for industrial equipment with strong focus on industrial-grade
memory solutions and ruggedized industrial controllers and
displays. The company’s products meet the rigorous
demands in the industrial, railway and marine markets and
are engineered for high-reliability and multi-year product
lifecycles to allow maintenance-free operation. Systronics
is based in Baden, Switzerland. Please visit www.systronics.ch
for additional company and product information.
About TecBIT
TecBIT is a distributor that specializes in industrial embedded
computing, industrial automation and solid-state storage
products. The company enjoys long-term relationships with
its partners and has experience working with fast growing
high tech markets and provides excellent product and market
knowledge. For more company and product information, please
visit TecBIT’s website at www.tecbit.com.
About SiliconSystems
SiliconSystems is the world leader in industrial-grade solid-state
storage solutions engineered exclusively for the high performance,
high reliability, multi-year product lifecycle requirements
of the Enterprise System OEM market. The company’s
patented and patent-pending SiliconDrive™ technology
meets the rigorous demands of applications in the netcom,
military, industrial, interactive kiosk and medical markets.
SiliconSystems is based in Aliso Viejo, California. Additional
company and product information is available on the company’s
website at www.siliconsystems.com.
Agency Contact:
Annette Keller
Keller Communication
(949) 640-4811
annettekeller@sbcglobal.net
Company Contact:
Gary Drossel
SiliconSystems, Inc.
(949) 900-9414
gdrossel@siliconsystems.com
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