ZyXEL Integrates Tuxera NTFS

Tuxera Inc., provider of interoperable NTFS and exFAT file systems, announced ZyXEL Communications Corp., a broadband access solutions provider, has adopted Tuxera NTFS into its network attached storage device and router product lines.

Tuxera NTFS bridges ZyXEL’s devices seamlessly with external storage, PCs and other devices, and gives ZyXEL users the freedom to share music and video without the need to install any additional software.

"I am pleased to see one of the most trusted brands in communications electronics choose Tuxera as their partner to deliver data portability to consumers all over the world. ZyXEL’s decision demonstrates Tuxera as the leading company in the field with the ability to provide highest-performing, reliable and cost-effective solutions on any platform," noted Mikko Välimäki Tuxera CEO.

"With Tuxera’s interoperable file system inside, users can freely and effectively access and share multimedia content which has been downloaded to ZyXEL’s home storage devices," noted Chinru Lin, Assistant VP of ZyXEL’s Digital Home Business Unit. "We are confident that the cooperation model with Tuxera will benefit our other worldwide digital home-related projects as well."

Tuxera NTFS support is included in a wide range of ZyXEL’s network attached storage devices and routers that ship to consumers through leading telecom operators. Tuxera NTFS is also available in a firmware upgrade to existing ZyXEL users.