LHS to Distribute Astute Networks

Astute Networks, Inc., provider of bladed storage solutions, and LHS Incorporated, an embedded computing solutions distributor, announced that the two companies have entered into a product distribution agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, LHS will market Astute Networks’ storage solutions to customers in Japan and Korea.

The agreement between Astute Networks and LHS will enable the companies to combine synergies for business development and will extend the reach of Astute Networks’ product portfolio into the Asia-Pacific region.

"Astute Networks is pleased to be partnering with LHS to bring high-availability storage solutions to the Asia-Pacific market," said Mike Heumann, vice president of sales and marketing, Astute Networks. "LHS has aligned itself with leading technology companies that offer solutions to the ATCA market and we believe their focus on this innovative technology platform will result in a mutually beneficial business relationship."

"The agreement with Astute Networks offers our telco and embedded computing customers a number of data storage alternatives," said Moriaki Hakuta, chief executive officer, LHS. "The Caspian Edge Storage Blade family of products is easily integrated into any ATCA environment and provides a reliable, compact, high-performance and environmentally friendly storage solution for a variety of application environments."