Datalink Earns Backup and Recovery Specialization

Information storage architect Datalink Corp. has earned the distinction of being an expert in designing and deploying backup and recovery solutions from NetApp. As a backup and recovery specialist, Datalink passed NetApp training requirements and demonstrated proficiency at implementing a wide variety of backup application software platforms. In addition to its Backup and Recovery Specialization status, Datalink also earned NetApp Virtualization Specialization status in 2008.

"We have been working with our customers to meet their challenges around backing up and restoring their growing amounts of data for years," said Datalink CTO Scott Robinson. "Using technologies such as deduplication, disk-based backup, and snapshot and replication, we can help organizations simplify their backup management and dramatically improve their service levels, while at the same time lowering their overall costs. We’re pleased to be acknowledged by NetApp for our expertise in this area and earn this elite mark of excellence from them."

"New and existing customers will benefit from the effective guidance, expertise, and capabilities that Datalink’s backup and recovery specialization provides," said Todd Palmer, vice president, Americas Channel Sales, NetApp. "Datalink’s ability to stay on top of IT trends and customer needs distinguishes them as recognized experts and sets them apart from other solution providers. To date, only two partners have earned this classification nationwide, and joined the exclusive list of companies who demonstrate a mastery of the technologies required to meet customers’ data protection needs."