PowerFile And Cranel Imaging Launch Distribution Deal
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 no-nonsense 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 long-term 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 cost-effective, robust hardware. PowerFile, Inc., 3350 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054; (866) 838-3669; www.powerfile.com.