TAMPA, FL and SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwired - Jan 28, 2014) - Awdata, a trusted provider of comprehensive and progressive technology (IT) solutions since 1981, and Astute Networks™, Inc., the leading provider of Networked Flash™ appliances, today announced the expansion of their partner relationship. As a member of the enhanced AstuteNET Partner Program, Awdata will help to enable its customers with accelerated performance for critical tier one applications, along with the simplicity and cost they require, through the delivery of Astute ViSX All-Flash Solid-State Storage (SSD) appliances.

As part of the AstuteNET Program, customers of Awdata will benefit from access to the Astute Networks ViSX all-flash solid-state storage appliance which delivers the industry's highest IOPs at prices comparable (typically lower than) hard disk systems. Now, Awdata and its customers will be able to ensure the highest performance of business critical applications distributed across physical, virtual and cloud environments, while still adhering to strict budgetary guidelines.

"We strive to partner with organizations that deliver powerful yet economical solutions that align with our clients' IT objectives and business goals," said Traci Weston, CEO, Awdata. "We have found after careful assessment, that the Astute Networks ViSX delivers an unmatched solution for achieving lightning fast I/O application performance, while also actually lowering overall IT costs. We look forward to a long lasting and mutually fruitful relationship."

The newly enhanced AstuteNET Program provides partners like Awdata with access to significantly enhanced resources designed to enable them to better serve and grow their client base, and consequently increase profit margins. AstuteNET's strategic channel partners will enjoy: early access and input into product roadmaps and Beta releases, increased training, sales and marketing support/resources, expanded demand creation and lead referral programs, and enriched loyalty rewards, as well as a dedicated program manager to ensure the smooth launch and ongoing success of the relationship.

"At Astute, we are 100% committed to the success of our partners and are always looking for innovative and effective ways to empower their growth and profitability," said Miharu Gold, director of channel sales, Astute Networks. "As a member of our expanding AstuteNET Partner Program, Awdata is among a select group of solution providers to have access to the resources and rewards that will enable them to swiftly and effectively capitalize on a multi-billion dollar all-flash storage market opportunity."

For more information about the AstuteNET Partner Program and how to become an Astute partner, visit: http://www.astutenetworks.com/partners/partner-program.

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About Awdata
 Awdata has been a trusted provider for comprehensive and progressive information technology (IT) solutions since 1981. Through our strategic partnerships with industry leaders, we encompass cutting-edge technologies with our trained experts to deliver powerful yet economical solutions that align your IT objectives to your business goals. For more information, visit: www.awdata.com.

About Astute Networks
 Astute is the leading provider of Networked Flash™ appliances that accelerate application performance by 10x or more, enhance user productivity and lower IT costs for physical, virtual and cloud environments. The company's ViSX family of Networked Flash appliances is based on a 100% solid state flash technology that cost-effectively delivers a high number of sustained IOPS to dramatically increase application performance. Powered by its patented DataPump Engine™, ViSX overcomes performance limitations by non-disruptively delivering shared performance to all servers and virtual machines over pervasively deployed Ethernet networks. ViSX is available through the company's network of authorized AstuteNet channel partners. For more information, please visit www.astutenetworks.com.

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