ONStor Expands in China

ONStor, Inc. has formed a strategic partnership with Beijing Futong Dongfang Technology Co., Ltd, a distributor of IT products in China, adding them to its growing channel program in the Asia-Pacific region. Beijing Futong, the largest distributor and the chief agent of IBM China, will sell and support ONStor’s clustered NAS solutions, including the recently released Cougar 6000 series. Beijing Futong addresses the rapidly uncontrolled growth of content by offering solutions through a distribution network of value-added resellers throughout the People’s Republic of China.

"Beijing Futong is committed to working with vendors who provide solutions with a clear value-add for our customers and we believe that ONStor represents a great addition to our portfolio," said Mr. Chen Jian, Chairman of Beijing Futong. "Our partners are looking for cost-effective solutions to help businesses of all sizes manage the uncontrolled growth of unstructured data. With ONStor’s heterogeneous storage virtualization, IT departments can leverage their existing storage infrastructure while also benefiting from the consolidation and energy efficiency that advanced technology like ONStor’s offers."

"ONStor is honored that Beijing Futong has agreed to the formalization of this powerful alliance. We have been working with Futong for several years to develop and expand our relationship and have recognized the importance of China as a part of our global distribution strategy," said Bob Miller, CEO of ONStor. "Beijing Futong has a highly successful track record in the region and has been instrumental in offering the most advanced technologies and services to businesses covering all major industries for more than two decades."

Miller continued: "By providing localized service and support, Beijing Futong will enable ONStor to reach not only companies headquartered in China, but also multinational corporations that are developing operations in China. We see the expansion of our partnership with such a strong leader as Beijing Futong as a tremendous and mutually beneficial business opportunity."

About Beijing Futong
Founded in 1993, Beijing Futong is a distributor and agent of IBM China, as well as a primary agent Oracle in China. The company grew from a single product distributor into the largest distributor and the chief agent of IBM China, covering IBM series products such as R5/6000, SSD and software (DM, AIM, Tivoli), and AS/400.