Comstor to Distribute Cisco Unified Computing System Worldwide, Ushering in New Data Center Opportunities for Resellers

TARRYTOWN, NY, Nov 02 (MARKET WIRE) --
Westcon Group, Inc., the leading specialty distributor in networking,
convergence, security and mobility, today announced that its Comstor
Worldwide organization will distribute the groundbreaking Cisco Unified
Computing System (UCS) solutions to qualified channel partners around the
world. Comstor will deliver the Cisco UCS solutions to
mid-market-oriented Cisco channel partners, supporting them through its
solutions programs and advanced training opportunities.

Cisco's new UCS platform offers many operational benefits, especially for
mid-market companies looking to decrease their IT hardware footprints and
power consumption. Cisco UCS integrates network, computational, storage
access and virtualization elements into a single cohesive system --
resulting in simplified system management, higher performance and greater
availability.

Bill Corbin, executive vice president, Comstor Worldwide, commented:
"Cisco's UCS is another example of how Cisco is driving opportunity in the
channel by introducing disruptive technologies. The Unified Computing
System, which integrates seamlessly into existing data center
environments, has already proven to deliver tangible business benefits
while lowering operational costs. Comstor Worldwide has the global
infrastructure and networking knowledge to fully support Cisco's
ambitious undertaking -- which we fully expect will result in market
opportunities in the virtualization and data center markets."

Dave O'Callaghan, vice president of distribution, worldwide channels at
Cisco, commented: "As one of our global distribution partners, Comstor has
an important role to play in the successful rollout and adoption of our
virtualization and data center technologies. Our mutual channel partners
will benefit as Comstor Worldwide aligns its global operational
infrastructure and becomes a proactive ambassador of Cisco Unified
Computer System solutions."

"We recognize that virtualization and unified computing technology
represent the next frontier in data center efficiency," said Patrick
Vardeman, vice president and general manager of Houston-based Accudata
Systems, Inc. "As a distributor, Comstor has always been an early adopter
and an enabler for our business. They have the reach, infrastructure,
knowledge and established best practices to help us capitalize on the very
real market opportunity that the Cisco UCS infrastructure represents."

Comstor Worldwide will be introducing robust programs and services
offerings around Cisco's UCS solution platform over the coming weeks and
is currently developing sophisticated global training centers to
accelerate regional market penetration. Cisco-focused resellers looking
for more information on UCS should contact their local Comstor sales
representative.

About Westcon Group

Westcon Group, Inc. is the leading specialty distributor in networking,
security, mobility and convergence for leading technology vendors,
including Cisco, Nortel and Avaya, Inc. Through its Westcon, Comstor and
Voda One business practices, Westcon Group sells products and services to
resellers, systems integrators and service providers. Westcon Group has
particular expertise in the convergence of voice, data and video
applications and technologies, including voice-over Internet protocol, or
VoIP, security for networking and communications systems, remote access,
Internet and e-business, virtual private networks, videoconferencing and
wireless connectivity. For more information, visit www.westcongroup.com.

Contact:
Jeffrey Touzeau
Westcon Group, Inc.
(914) 829-7388
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