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MILPITAS, Calif. / HSINCHU, Taiwan - September 20, 2012– PROMISE Technology Inc., a leader in providing high-performance storage solutions to the data center, cloud, surveillance and rich media markets and the leader in designing cutting-edge Thunderbolt™ devices today announced its Hybrid Cloud Storage Series SmartStor A4R-CLD and A6-CLD™ are now available for order through their global networks of distributors and value added resellers.

The Hybrid Cloud Storage Series is a cloud storage solution designed specifically for SMBs, schools, governments, and similar data environments. It allows users to easily access, manage, and share content from any device at any location. Powered by the proven PROMISE enterprise RAID engine, end-users can be assured all their content will be safe, synchronized and available wherever they need it.

According to one of the world’s leading high technology analyst firms the emergence of the 'cloud' as an alternative for information services delivery will continue to be one of the most important developments in the evolution of the IT market with the storage industry in a position to be among the major beneficiaries of the deployment of ‘hybrid’ cloud environments. Successfully addressing this trend supplier’s will balance growing demands from cloud customers for low-cost hardware while addressing the demand for advanced software solutions in areas such as object-based storage, automated data tiering, Big Data processing, and advanced archiving services.

The Hybrid Cloud Storage Series SmartStor A4R-CLD and A6-CLD are dynamic solutions providing convenient mobile access and file sharing that today’s businesses demand. IT professionals can leverage the ability to securely control data and manage user accounts: when users save changes to a file, it is automatically synchronized across all of the devices in which the SmartStor Agent or App has been installed. The SmartStor APP was designed to be fully functional with both Apple and Android mobile platforms including support for the recently announced iOS6 thus providing an exceptional degree of flexibility demanded by today’s tech-savvy users. All users sharing the files are automatically updated too, a huge benefit when collaborating with team members on projects.

Hybrid Cloud Storage Series SmartStor A4R-CLD & A6-CLD Highlights

• Advanced real-time synchronization technology ensures that all your information is in sync across all your devices (must install SmartStor Agent or App)
• All new file sharing features allow the user to not only share folders but now users can share specific files
• Users can easily revert back to any previous version of a file, and all users sharing that file will receive the update at the same time
• Supports Windows, Mac, iPhone/iPad and Android devices
• Fully automatic setup, simply plug in the application, turn it on and connect the network cable
• Supports Windows AD synchronization
• Intuitive user interface, allowing users to easily set up profiles and add profile pictures
• Features PROMISE’s enterprise level RAID technology
• Available in 6-bay tower and 1U rack configurations

Hybrid Cloud Storage Series SmartStor A4R-CLD and A6-CLD Availability

The Hybrid Cloud Storage Series SmartStor A4R-CLD and A6-CLD are now available for order through the PROMISE global network of distributors and value added resellers. They will both be available for delivery in early October.