hps Ltd. Becomes First Cloverleaf Channel Partner in the UK, Providing Robust Distribution of the Cloverleaf Intelligent Storage Networking System
 
SOUTHBOROUGH, MASS. and LONDON, October 12, 2004 - Cloverleaf Communications and hps today jointly announced their channel partnership in which hps will distribute Cloverleaf's Intelligent Storage Networking (iSN) system in the UK.  Customers of hps, a leading vendor-independent storage networking solutions provider, will now benefit from adaptable, simplified management of complex storage networks enabled by Cloverleaf's iSN.

"We are delighted to be partnering with Cloverleaf in the UK market," said Paul Talbut, CEO of hps Ltd, and Chairman of the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) Europe.  "Our customers can now finally begin to realise the promise of true storage consolidation and centralised management whilst driving down storage related costs and complexity. We are already seeing gains from this partnership and fully expect our business relationship with Cloverleaf to be extremely successful."

For Cloverleaf, the partnership with hps marks growing worldwide interest in the Cloverleaf iSN product and in the strength of the UK data centre market for proven business continuance products. Within the partnership, hps will also provide iSN customers with 24x7 support and professional services.

"Our iSN system is ideal for systems integrators really focused on the data centre, as it offers many services that can be implemented to address various pain points by utilising a foundation of proven technology," said Avi Weiss, Cloverleaf CEO. "hps is a natural fit for us: Paul was a very early visionary in storage networking, he and his team helped build this market. They've been very successful in applying their data centre-level expertise to provide best-of-breed, cost efficient, vendor-independent solutions to UK customers. We're pleased to have hps on the Cloverleaf team."

About Cloverleaf's Intelligent Storage Networking System

The Cloverleaf Intelligent Storage Networking System (iSN) provides an unmatched combination of (i) advanced business continuity services, (ii) enablement of tiered storage in a heterogeneous environment, and (iii) a comprehensive suite of intelligent storage management functions. The system is flexible, multi-dimensional, and generates proven economic savings. 

A utility-class system, Cloverleaf's iSN treats the data centre as a single integrated entity from arrays to filers to provide application servers with File (NAS) and Block (SAN) services over both Fibre Channel and GbE networks. Ultimately, the Cloverleaf iSN is a powerful solution that provides advanced data protection and business continuance applications at an affordable price, simplifying storage management and providing a very compelling ROI.

About Cloverleaf Communications

Cloverleaf, established in May 2001 as a spin-off of Elta Systems Ltd., has developed a unique and proven intelligent storage networking system offering end users an unmatched combination of advanced business continuity services, the ability to implement tiered storage in a heterogeneous environment and a comprehensive suite of intelligent storage management functions. Based on technology from Cloverleaf's parent company Elta Systems, a large technology powerhouse affiliated with Israel Aircraft Industries, Cloverleaf's core technology has already been tested and proven with very-high performance and secure communications systems in defense and commercial applications. Cloverleaf is privately held.  For more information contact Cloverleaf at 2 Willow Street, Southborough, MA 01745, 508-624-9500 or visit www.cloverleafcomm.com

About hps Ltd.

hps is a leading UK-based, vendor-independent storage networking services and solutions provider and integrator.  hps delivers individual solutions based on components from the world's leading specialists in storage area networks (SANs). Founded in 1988, hps offers services and solutions in: storage network design, fibre infrastructures, UK-wide dark fibre, DWDM and link extension, Fibre Channel components, systems integration and professional services.  For further information please visit www.hps.co.uk