ELMSFORD, NY, The Computer Products Division of Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., a recognized innovator of data storage media technologies, and Myspace, a leading online information management company, today announced technology and marketing agreements that both companies feel will aid in the expansion of the ever-evolving, data storage marketplace.
Under the technology agreement, Myspace, which provides users with convenient, worldwide access to digital data files through the Internet, will use Fujifilm's reliable DLTtapeÅIV data cartridges to back-up the documents, digital images and multimedia files of its customers. Currently, Myspace has more than 15 terabytes of customer information stored and that number is expected to rise as the popularity of online storage grows. On the marketing side, Fujifilm will provide product end users with Myspace promotional materials in select packages of Fujifilm CD-R, CD-RW, ZipÅ, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, floppy disk and tape products distributed to retailers throughout the United States. In addition, Myspace will promote Fujifilm as a major partner on its World Wide Web page at www.Myspace.com.
"We're excited to have this opportunity to reach an entirely new marketing channel through one of the most established technology companies in the world," said Ricky Aaron, CEO of Myspace. "And Myspace customers will have the peace of mind they need knowing that their valuable information is being stored on one of the most capable and stable formats in data storage."
"Recognizing that online storage is rapidly becoming one of the biggest developments on the World Wide Web, Fujifilm felt it was important to forge a solid working relationship with a trailblazing company like Myspace in this new and exciting area," said Scott McNulty, Marketing Manager, Computer Products Division, Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. "Whether it's the sharing of work files or the accumulation of music and video, digital data storage is changing the way we interact and entertain."
About Fujifilm Computer Products Headquartered in Elmsford, NY, Fujifilm Computer Products is an expert in data storage media and a leading provider of innovative, technologically advanced and reliable data storage products featuring the proprietary ATOMM technology. Fujifilm Computer Products offers a complete line of high quality computer products providing maximum reliability and dependability, including, LTO UltriumÅ 1, DLTtape, 4mm and 8mm data tapes, Zip and 3.5-inch floppy disks, 1/4-inch data cartridges, CD-Recordable, CD-Rewritable, re-writable magneto-optical and DVD-RAM discs. Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. is the U.S. marketing subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. of Tokyo, a leading manufacturer of imaging and information products.
About Myspace Founded in 1999, Myspace (formerly FreeDiskSpace.com) is a privately held online information management company headquartered in San Francisco. Myspace provides users with convenient, worldwide access to their files through the Internet, offering businesses and consumers a variety of services to securely store, organize, share and distribute their information using a "virtual hard drive." The company's objective is to enable members to aggregate critical information at a single point, facilitating access from any Internet enabled device. For more information about Myspace, please visit www.myspace.com. Reporters or analysts may contact Carmen Morales at
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