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SPINNAKER JOINS ORACLE PARTNERNETWORK TO PROVIDE NAS

Spinnaker Networks Inc, a leader in the development of next generation distributed storage systems, announced recently that it has joined the Oracle PartnerNetwork to provide network attached storage for Oracle users. The Spinnaker SpinServer 3300 is a revolutionary network attached storage (NAS) solution that eliminates the complexities of storage management inherent in traditional NAS architectures, while offering unprecedented capacity and performance.

"The Oracle PartnerNetwork strengthens Spinnaker's relationship with Oracle, and demonstrates Spinnaker's commitment to our growing customer base of Oracle users," said Deborah Jones, director of Strategic Alliances at Spinnaker Networks. "Through our collaboration with Oracle, Spinnaker is creating validated storage solutions for our joint customers, ensuring a reliable NAS platform that addresses Oracle users' demands for data reliability, scalability and performance."

"Oracle is very pleased to work with partners through the Oracle PartnerNetwork, building end-to-end solutions for our customers," said Julie Tung, vice president of Global Alliances and Channel at Oracle. "Oracle and Spinnaker Networks are committed to delivering reliable and accessible data, a critical customer requirement."

About Oracle PartnerNetwork

Oracle PartnerNetwork is a global business network of more than 12,000 companies who deliver innovative enterprise software solutions based on Oracle software. Through access to Oracle's premier products, education, technical services, marketing and sales support, the Oracle PartnerNetwork provides partners with the resources they need to be successful in today's Internet economy. Oracle partners are able to offer customers leading-edge solutions backed by Oracle's position as one of the world's largest enterprise software companies.

About Spinnaker Networks

Spinnaker Networks Inc, a leader in the development of next generation NAS storage solutions, delivers the Spinnaker SpinServer, a powerful 2-stage distributed storage system. The SpinServer 3300 allows cost-effective, non-disruptive management of multiple servers as a single storage pool, which significantly reduces management costs and complexity. Spinnaker products are standards-based, which include NFS, CIFS, NDMP, SNMP and CIM, to provide efficient management and ensure interoperability among diverse computing and storage environments. Founded in December 1999, Spinnaker Networks is a privately held company with more than 100 employees headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company has secured $51 million through two series of funding rounds. Spinnaker was named one of UPSIDE Magazine's "Hot 100," which recognizes private companies for innovation, leadership and performance. For more information, visit www.spinnakernet.com.