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SOFTEK ADDS FIRST STOP COMP GROUP TO SYNERGY PARTNER PROGRAM

Softek, a leading provider of storage management software, has announced that First Stop Computer Group, a corporate solutions company for the 21st century, has become a member of the Softek Synergy Partner program and is now including Softek award-winning storage management solutions as an integral part of its comprehensive IT solutions that are offered to businesses in the United Kingdom.

First Stop Computer Group has begun offering the entire family of Softek storage management software, along with consulting and implementation services, to some of the UK's largest organizations in the legal, retail, automotive and finance industry sectors. The partnership will enable First Stop to deploy high-performance, end-to-end solutions that simplify and optimize storage management and disk utilization within multi-vendor, heterogeneous environments.

"First Stop is one of Europe's most advanced business technology solutions providers and significantly enhances our channel presence in the UK," said Jonathan Grantham, vice president of worldwide channel operations, at Softek. "Their reputation for delivering outstanding professional services and solutions to customers is consistent with the Softek philosophy of providing proof, not promises. Their addition into the Softek Synergy Partner program also expands the reach and effectiveness of our campaign to enable IT departments to achieve better-utilized storage, more productive staffs and greater application availability."

"Softek represents a valuable partner with the knowledge and resources that ideally matches the needs of our current and potential customers," said David Douglas, Sales Director of First Stop Computer Group. "We are using Softek Storage Manager to enable our customers to discover actual data utilization rates, which allows our consulting teams to provide best practice advice to reduce costs and improve disk utilization rates, all which add bottom-line value to customers. In addition, we are impressed by Softek's award-winning product portfolio and the company's dedication to expanding its presence in Europe."

About Softek Synergy Program

The Softek Synergy Partner program is customized for enterprise storage solution providers who share the Softek mission of delivering truly integrated and automated storage solutions that simplify and optimize multi-vendor storage infrastructures. The program is comprised of sales and implementation tools to support a fast start for partners' marketing, sales, finance and technical support initiatives in delivering measurable returns for their customers through the delivery of the Softek value proposition. The program has approximately 50 members throughout North America and Europe.