Mario Greco, Managing Director of Computergate and Phil Storey, CEO of XenData, were present at BroadcastAsia 2010 for the launch of these new turnkey solutions. Phil Storey indicated that, "This relationship allow us to offer our customers a complete turnkey solution and peace of mind in this region that a reputable service company is looking after our customers'. Computergate is very keen to expand its multi-vendor service in the region and to grow the vendors being supported from our newly-formed office in Singapore.

The digital video archives provide a standard file system interface for easy integration with MAC and Windows-based systems. After video files are transferred over the network to the archive, they are written to high-capacity LTO tape using the open standard POSIX tar format. This is important for long term archives because it means that video files can be restored for decades to come - even without using XenData software. When these standards based advantages are combined with the ability to deliver the high performance required for today's demanding video applications, these archive solutions provide a winning formula for the media and entertainment industry. As a result, XenData already has over 300 digital video archiving installations worldwide, ranging from local TV stations to major post production organisations and some of the largest global broadcasters.

More information about the digital video archive solutions is available from www.xendata.com.

Plasmon Training in Singapore

Computergate Asia has conducted Plasmon training of ASP's (Authorised Service Partners) for Asia with Alliance Storage in Singapore. The training has enabled Alliance to kick off it's support strategy throughout Asia and give clients the confidence that certified technicians are now available to offer Maintenance Agreements for a full range Service Levels for on-site support on Plasmon equipment.

Computergate Asia as been an 'ASP' in Asia Pacific since June 2009 and has been working with Alliance Storage to rebuild the Plasmon service infrastructure in the region. The training developed is a certified 5 day course offered on the full range G Series and Archive Appliance products, allowing technicians to provide 1st and 2nd level support direct to customers.

Computergate Appointed Plasmon Distributor in Asia

Alliance Storage has appointed Computergate in Asia as a local distributor of Plasmon Storage and Archival products and services. This relationship offers clients in the region a strong focus of product and support through one source that has immediate knowledge of Plasmon directly.

Computergate is working directly the client base to help rebuild the Plasmon story since the Alliance purchase earlier in 2009.