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EqualLogic Announces New Vice President of Channel Development; Former Microsoft Executive to Drive Fast-Growing Channel Program

Posted on: Wednesday, 30 November 2005, 12:00 CST

EqualLogic, Inc., the leading provider of enterprise-class iSCSI storage area network (SAN) solutions, announced today that former Microsoft executive Bob Skelley has joined the company as vice president of channel development. In this position, Skelley will manage the company's channel development programs to enhance the business opportunity of the company's network of channel partners. Skelley also will be responsible for selectively recruiting new partners worldwide.

"EqualLogic's channel partner program continues to experience steady business growth both domestically and abroad," said Don Bulens, president and CEO of EqualLogic. "With Bob's tremendous experience in cultivating a vibrant channel, we will continue to strengthen and expand the network of integration and consulting partners who deliver EqualLogic's unique storage solutions to companies around the globe."

Skelley has 20 years of experience in business development, sales and marketing. During his career at Microsoft he managed OEM, system builder, value-added reseller (VAR) and distribution businesses. Most recently, as Microsoft's director of U.S. distribution and VAR channels, Skelley led the turnaround and reinvigoration of Microsoft's VAR channel, boosting satisfaction ratings among top resellers and increasing Microsoft's channel-driven sales revenue by expanding product adoption and market opportunities.

"The demand for EqualLogic's innovative networked storage solution has led to a fast-growing opportunity for channel partners," said Bob Skelley, EqualLogic's vice president of channel development. "Working closely with our partners in key markets, EqualLogic will continue to build strong channel programs that produce solid revenue growth and further the company's market leadership in enterprise-class SANs."

About EqualLogic

EqualLogic(R), Inc., is the leading provider of intelligent, enterprise-class iSCSI storage area network (SAN) solutions that enable businesses - from Fortune 100 to small and mid-size organizations - to realize the economic benefits of consolidated, self-managing storage. The EqualLogic PS Series of storage arrays, based on the company's patented peer storage architecture, is the industry's first automatic storage platform that delivers operational simplicity, comprehensive data management services and high data availability in a single, scalable pool of storage. EqualLogic's headquarters are located in Nashua, New Hampshire. For more information, please visit http://www.equallogic.com.

EqualLogic is a registered trademark of EqualLogic, Inc. Other marks belong to their respective owners.

Source: Business Wire

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