X-IO Hardware Partner of Microsoft Technology Centers

X-IO Technologies (Xiotech Corporation) has been
named as a hardware partner for the worldwide network of Microsoft Technology Centers
(MTCs).

This partnership will allow enterprise customers to test X-IO’s ISE intelligent
storage elements as part of the MTC architecture,
facilitating clear technical documentation about the crucial role played by
storage in data center performance.

"X-IO is a strong addition to our
Alliances Program, providing a unique storage solution that helps users get the
most out of their Microsoft deployments," said Chuck McCann, WW MTC alliances
program director, Microsoft. "Its
ISE solutions have performed very impressively with Microsoft software to date,
and we look forward to further testing in our technology centers."

MTCs are collaborative environments that
provide Microsoft customers with access to innovative technologies and
expertise, enabling them to envision, design, and deploy solutions to meet
their needs.

The MTC Alliances program comprises industry leaders in
hardware, software and services who provide their resources to these
environments. By working together to create and drive joint initiatives and
offerings, the MTCs and their partners provide customers with new and  cutting edge products and services during an MTC engagement.

"X-IO
is delighted to expand our already robust working relationship with Microsoft,"
said Rick Nelson, VP, X-IO. "This
program will clearly demonstrate how X-IO’s cost effective, high performance
storage plays a critical role in getting the most out of Microsoft’s modern OS,
server and productivity software."