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Burnett Overhauls Storage Management Approach Using DataCore Software

Posted: 12/3/2002

Posted By:	DataCore Software		Contact:	Megan Sayce
Phone:	617-969-9192		Email:	msayce@corporateink.com

Comprehensive Solution Enhances Performance and Delivers Affordable Disaster Recovery

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Dec. 2, 2002) - DataCore Software, the leading provider of open storage networking software, has dramatically improved the economics of storage management and data protection for Texas-based Burnett Companies Consolidated, a leading professional staffing, direct hire and training firm. Burnett already owned a top of the line monolithic storage array from a leading supplier. However, when it came time to implement a disaster recovery strategy, the proposed solution from that supplier was cost-prohibitive.

"Replicating to a remote site to protect our data would have required purchasing a second, equally expensive high-end array just for contingency purposes," said Scott Hoffman, IT director, Burnett. "Plus, we had to add unique protocol translation hardware and special communications infrastructure to connect the two sites. We simply couldn't afford to go that route. Instead, we researched DataCore Software as a means of mirroring data from our existing high-end array to mid-range storage at the secondary site. As we learned more about the consolidated management, performance characteristics and automation features of DataCore's solution, it became clear that SANsymphony(tm) software is much more than a disaster recovery alternative, it's a comprehensive storage management platform."

With that realization Burnett's storage plans changed. The storage management solution built on the DataCore platform offered manageability as well as the flexibility to select processes and storage components that fit Burnett's environment and budget. As an added bonus, the new solution significantly outperforms Burnett's top of the line storage array: Backup times have been reduced by at least 20 percent and complex database queries are completed as much as 30 percent faster - amounting to significant productivity gains.

Burnett is among the largest woman-owned businesses in the U.S., with nearly three decades of leadership in staffing, direct hire employment and training. With several offices throughout Texas and a complete PC Learning Center in Houston, Burnett manages a large number of clients and temporary employees.

"Burnett quickly recognized that SANsymphony addressed not only its immediate remote replication requirements, but its larger storage control and provisioning needs," said Ken Horner, vice president of marketing at DataCore. "This prompted the company to re-think its approach and quickly transition to a more cost-effective and flexible platform, while improving its enterprise-class performance and centralized management features. Burnett's willingness to abandon a proprietary monolithic model in favor of a new open storage networking strategy demonstrates its level of trust, confidence and commitment to DataCore Software."

About DataCore Software
DataCore Software Corporation's award-winning software automates and consolidates storage management for enterprise customers worldwide, significantly reducing their costs and increasing the return on investment from information technology assets. The company's SANsymphony(tm) software sets the standard for open storage networking platforms, supporting all major brands of disk arrays and operating systems. It is available and supported through major OEMs, system integrators and resellers. DataCore is privately held with corporate headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. For international office locations and more information, call (877) 780-5111 or visit www.datacore.com.

DataCare, DataCore, the DataCore Logo, Powered by DataCore, Networked-Powered Storage, ROI Street Smarts, SANsymphony, SANcentral, SANcollege and SANvantage are trademarks or registered trademarks of DataCore Software Corporation. Other DataCore product or service names or logos referenced herein are trademarks of DataCore Software Corporation. All other products, services and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Corporate Contact:
DataCore Software Corporation
Jan Jahosky
(407) 331-4699
jan.jahosky@datacore.com

Media Contacts:
Corporate Ink
Susan Bassett
(617) 969-9192
sbassett@corporateink.com

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