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DataMirror Partners with GBKIT, Expanding Reach into Japanese Market
DataMirror’s Software, Support, and Services Localized to Meet Unique Market Requirements
MARKHAM, CANADA – (September 14, 2004) – DataMirror®(Nasdaq:DMCX; TSX:DMC), a leading provider of real-time, secure data integration solutions, today announced that it has partnered with Tokyo-based General Business Kitakanto Solution Co. (GBKIT), an enterprise solutions provider and a division of Solpac Co. DataMirror and GBKIT will collaboratively market and sell localized DataMirror software solutions that meet the specialized needs of the Japanese market.
“This partnership allows us to expand the reach of our data integration, protection, and auditing solutions into Japan—a market that is gaining tremendous momentum in the IT space,” says Rean Pretorius, Senior Vice President, Global Channel and Alliances, DataMirror. “Backed by GBKIT’s reputation as a top-tier solutions provider, we will bring DataMirror software to Japanese enterprises that are looking to create a secure, real-time, end-to-end integration infrastructure.”
Working with DataMirror, GBKIT will promote DataMirror’s data integration, protection, and auditing software solutions to the Japanese market and will also provide customers with front-line maintenance and support. As a first step, DataMirror Transformation Server®, LiveAudit®, and iCluster® have been localized to support the double-byte character set used in the Japanese language, allowing customers to integrate, replicate, and audit original, Japanese-formatted data and applications.
“The localization of DataMirror’s robust software will create substantial demand for their solutions within the Japanese market,” says Hiroshi Watanabe, Director and Division Manager, Solpac Co. “DataMirror sets the standard for real-time data integration, protection, and auditing across all IBM server lines. We are pleased to be affiliated with a company that has a strong reputation for quality products and solid expertise in the data management space, and we look forward to helping DataMirror accelerate its presence in Japan.”
About General Business Kitakanto Solution Co (GBKIT)
GBKIT was founded as an associated company of IBM Japan Corp. in 1992. Since then, GBKIT has improved the system configurations of leading companies in Japan’s metropolitan area and in the North Kanto area. GBKIT puts a great deal of effort into ERP and e-Business solution packages and is committed to providing customers with high quality, value-added services. GBKIT is involved in all aspects of a customer’s systems configuration—from helping customers plan their information strategy to putting in place a systems configuration plan that allows practical use. For more information, visithttp://www.gbkit.co.jp.
About DataMirror
DataMirror (Nasdaq: DMCX; TSX: DMC), a leading provider of live, secure data integration software solutions, gives companies the power to manage and monitor their corporate data in real time. DataMirror’s comprehensive family of softwaresolutions helps customers easily and cost-effectively capture, transform, and flow data throughout the enterprise. DataMirror provides the live, secure data access, integration, and protection companies require today across all computers in their business.
Over 1,900 companies have transformed their business models and created competitive advantage with DataMirror software, including Debenhams, FedEx Ground, First American Bank, OshKosh B’Gosh, Priority Health, Tiffany & Co., and Union Pacific Railroad. DataMirror is headquartered in Markham, Canada, and has offices around the globe. For more information, visitwww.datamirror.com.
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