News | July 8, 2004

NTP Software Releases QFS For NAS, NetApp Edition

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NTP Software, a leading developer of storage management software today announced the release of NTP Software QFS for NAS, NetApp Edition, allowing customers the flexibility of managing user behavior seamlessly within heterogeneous storage environments. NTP Software's comprehensive storage management solution ensures that customers optimize the performance of their current storage resources. NTP Software's flagship product, Quota and File Sentinel is the industry's leading solution for policy-based storage control for Microsoft Windows NT/2000/2003 servers and workstations.

"Network Appliance is working closely with NTP Software to deliver QFS for NAS, NetApp Edition for robust data management," said Mark Santora, senior vice president of marketing at Network Appliance. "We continue to extend the breadth and functionality of NetApp storage solutions by teaming with companies, including NTP Software to deliver innovative, customized technology for maximized customer benefit."

"NTP Software is excited to be working with Network Appliance and we're delighted that we have been able to create a seamless solution between Windows-hosted and Filer-hosted storage," said Bruce Backa, chief technology officer, NTP Software. "Our mission is clear: to develop technology that creates the best and most cost-effective end-user experiences. With the NetApp implementation of QFS for NAS we have been able to do just that."

NTP Software's QFS for NAS, NetApp Edition, integrates with the ONTAP operating system to extend the robust and flexible functionality of Quota & File Sentinel for NetApp storage solutions. This joint effort extends the Network Appliance operating system, Data ONTAP, and joins it with NTP Software's Quota & File Sentinel solution to ensure it is tightly integrated with the NetApp unified storage environment. For more information regarding QFS for NetApp go to: www.ntpsoftware.com/products/qfsfornas.

"The real winners in this relationship are the end-users," said Steve Duplessie, Senior Analyst of Enterprise Strategy Group. "Strong relationships amongst storage vendors increases the likelihood of IT organizations seeing a positive return on investment."

About NTP Software
Founded in 1994, NTP Software is a worldwide leader in both Quota Management and Storage Resource Management. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business, each designed with the mission of making it easier for enterprise organizations to manage their data. NTP Software is based in Nashua, NH, and is privately held. NTP Software is located on the web at www.ntpsoftware.com, and can be reached at: (800) 226-2755 or (603) 622-4400, or via e-mail at info@ntpsoftware.com.

About Network Appliance
Network Appliance is a world leader in unified storage solutions for today's data-intensive enterprise. Since its inception in 1992, Network Appliance has delivered technology, product, and partner firsts that continue to drive the evolution of storage. Information about Network Appliance solutions and services is available at www.netapp.com.