Hard disk archiving (e-WORM) for Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 unveiled at SNW

The KOMworx hard disk archiving (e-WORM) solution interoperates with Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 to transform standard disk hardware into non-rewriteable, non-erasable storage media, enabling companies to meet stringent compliance regulations such as HIPAA, SEC 17a-4, Sarbanes-Oxley, DoD 5015.2, and NASD.

"Incorporating the familiarity and simplicity of the Windows environment, KOMworx brings a complete range of storage management capabilities to the Windows Storage Server 2003 R2, including transparent archiving, automated retention, policy driven ILM and dynamic capacity management,"

said Chris Jones, Regional Manager, KOM Networks Middle East. "Like the Windows platform, KOMworx is hardware independent, and easily integrates with e-mail archiving, ECM, DMS and vertical applications in organizations such as hospitals and financial institutions."

"KOMworx brings additional value to customers using Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 by allowing them to implement long term archiving of fixed content data on Hard Disk, ensuring data security and data accessibility while maintaining Hard-Disk performance," said Dr. Claude Lorenson, group product manager, Storage Technologies at Microsoft Corporation.

"The open systems architecture used by KOMworx provides significant advantages for customers wishing to capitalize on their investment in Windows, whether it be creating a Virtual Volume storage solution using their existing hardware of choice, or implementing a compliance strategy," said Kamel Shaath, CTO of KOM Networks. "KOMworx adaptive design enables customers to combine various storage technologies, including hard disk, SAN and NAS, into a single global namespace that is easy managed through policies and a graphical user interface."