OCZ Technology Named to UBM Channel's CRN Data Center 100

OCZ Innovation Group, Inc., a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives for computing devices and systems, announced it has been named to CRN's 2012 Data Center 100 list. This annual list recognizes innovation vendors for powering, supporting and protecting today's data center services in an environmentally and economically friendly manner, during boosting efficiency and productivity.

Wide range of high-performance SSD solutions designed

OCZ Innovation Group offers a wide range of high-performance SSD solutions designed and manufactured for client, enterprise, IT, and OEM needs. Solving storage challenges and surpassing economical roadblocks, these innovative products accelerate enterprise applications, not just store data, and deliver superior reliability. With the goal of increasing productivity and reducing total cost of ownership, OCZ's approach to storage can transform a product offering or IT infrastructure unlike any other solution. OCZ was selected for the Data Center 100 list for its comprehensive lineup of performance oriented solutions and continued technology to make SSDs the storage of choice for server and datacenter infrastructures as the cooler, quieter, and faster alternative to traditional mechanical hard drives.

"The 2012 Data Center 100 list recognizes vendors that, over the course of 2011, have shown a dedication to the research and advancement of today's data center services," said Kelley Damore, Vice President and Editorial Director for UBM Channel. "The recent upsurge in cloud computing has solution providers searching for new ways to ensure their customers maintain connectivity during mitigating costs and security threats. We congratulate each vendor on the 2012 Data Center 100 list for providing a significant growth possibility for solution providers to build their business by offering cutting-edge products and services to clients."

"OCZ's recognition in CRN's Data Center 100 list is a great testament to our commitment to developing innovative solid state storage solutions that address the unparalleled cloud based and big-data challenges facing our data center customers and partners," said Alex Mei, CMO of OCZ Innovation. "Our focus is on providing best-in-breed SSDs that deliver superior performance and total cost of ownership, and we are delighted to work closely with industry leading channel partners and greatly appreciate their support."

Founded in 2002, San Jose, CA-based OCZ Innovation Group, Inc., is a leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of high performance and reliable Solid-State Drives and premium computer elements. OCZ has built on its expertise in high-speed memory to become a leader in the enterprise and consumer SSD markets, a innovation that competes with traditional rotating magnetic hard disk drives. SSDs are faster, more reliable, generate less heat and use significantly less power than the HDDs used in the majority of computers today. To boot to SSD research, OCZ as well offers high performance elements for computing devices and systems, including enterprise-class power management products as so then as leading-edge computer gaming solutions. For more information, please visit: www.ocztechnology.com.

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