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corporate fact sheet
company profile
Bell Microproducts Inc. [OTC: BELM.PK] is an international, value-added distributor of a wide range of high-tech products, solutions and services, including storage systems, servers, software, computer components and peripherals, as well as maintenance and professional services. Bell Micro is uniquely qualified with extensive technical and application expertise to service a broad range of information technology needs. The company is an industry-recognized specialist in storage products and one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors. From design to deployment, its products are available at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions. Founded in 1988, Bell Micro is a Fortune 1000 company with a rank of 584 and ranked number 7 on Fortune’s list of top wholesalers. Revenues in 2005 totaled almost $3.2 billion from customers in North America, Latin America and Europe.
summary of brands/ products
Bell Micro offers RAID, NAS and SAN storage systems, servers, fibre channel, software, computer components, peripherals and a wide range of maintenance and professional services. The company adds value to the products it sells with a broad range of services that include design and configuration, testing and certification, software loading, kitting, system integration and custom server manufacturing. The company also markets and distributes more than 140 brand name product lines, as well as its own Rorke® Data and Total Tec brands, to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), contract electronic manufacturing services (EMS) customers, value-added resellers (VARs) and system integrators in the Americas and Europe. In addition, Hammer™ Storage, a division of Bell Micro, offers a comprehensive branded line of storage solutions for both the consumer and SMB markets.
markets/ customers
Bell Micro serves a broad and comprehensive set of customers, including: Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), system builders, the direct marketing channel and VARs. The company focuses on key vertical industries and major horizontal technology markets, all aimed at delivering value through a comprehensive set of solutions centered around storage and IT infrastructure. Today Bell Micro is a leading supplier of enterprise class storage products and services with extensive operations in Europe, the United Kingdom, North America and Latin America. The company’s business segments include:
Industrial/OEM
Bell Micro services the industrial segment providing OEMs an end-to-end solution by leveraging its core competencies in distribution, manufacturing, logistic fulfillment and post manufacturing support. Its industrial customers range from Cardinal Health Systems and GE to Ricoh and Rackable Systems.
VARs
Bell Micro provides value-added resellers who service enterprise and SMB markets with storage and server solutions, technology and application expertise. Serving nearly two-thirds of the VAR 3000 customers, the company is the value-link between storage manufacturers and solution providers filling the gap between technologies and applications and providing extensive value-added services from hardware modifications to installed NAS and SAN services.
System Builders
Bell Micro works with system builders to provide leading hard disk drives, HBAs, processors, motherboards, peripherals, supporting solutions and high quality computer components. The company prides itself on providing just-in-time inventory resources for a competitive advantage.
IT End-Users
Through its two successful VAR companies, Rorke Data and Total Tec Systems, Bell Micro directly sells to Fortune and SMB customers with recognized expertise in key vertical storage markets including health care, audio-visual and financial services. Product offerings include end-to-end systems, storage solutions and services for enterprise end users.
Direct Marketers and Retail
Bell Micro also provides disk drives and computer components to direct marketers such as CDW and Insight and to retailers such as CompUSA.
supplier partnerships
Bell Micro partners with some of the largest storage, software and computer manufacturers in the world. The company enjoys extensive relationships with Hewlett Packard, Apple, Intel, Seagate, Hitachi, Western Digital, Qlogic, Microsoft and AMD, among others, and adds value to these products by providing services that make the technologies work.
integration and configuration centers
In its role as a value-added distributor, Bell Micro prides itself on taking products from “design through deployment,” managing all aspects of the product cycle. The company’s products are available at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions.
In order to offer its customers the ability to utilize the latest technology while taking advantage of product lifecycle programs for continued competitive cost advantage, Bell Micro operates thirteen integration and value-added facilities worldwide. These facilities accommodate design, integration and deployment of solutions along with sophisticated supply chain and logistics technology to service the needs of OEMs. The physical layout of these ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturing facilities incorporate improved material flow concepts providing enhanced productivity.
business divisions
Hammer Storage
Hammer™ Storage, a division of Bell Micro, is committed to providing its customers with the most cost effective, scalable and easy to use network storage solutions available. It partners with leading edge manufacturers and technology providers to bring the latest in network storage solutions to the market. Hammer offers an entirely new approach to enterprise storage that delivers better performance scalability and functionality at a lower cost than any product on the market today. Its flagship product line, Hammer Z-Series™, offers the first true SoIP (Storage-over-IP) solutions to small and medium sized businesses and corporate work groups. Hammer's storage expertise and cutting edge product line makes it the leader in the SMB storage market. Hammer also develops and markets the Hammer consumer line of disk based solutions for digital video, multimedia, graphics and storage backup applications for the Microsoft Windows platform. More information can be found at www.Hammer-Storage.com.
ProSys Information Systems
ProSys Information Systems, a division of Bell Micro, provides storage, server and IT infrastructure and consulting solutions to large enterprises. The company delivers customized IT solutions backed by comprehensive engineering expertise and best-in-class products. ProSys successfully brings together customized IT solutions, comprehensive engineering expertise coupled with proprietary technology applications and quality products to offer solutions tailored to meet the unique business requirements of its clients. Named this year to the CRN Fast Growth 100 and as VAR of the Year by VARBusiness Magazine, its strategic partners include Hewlett Packard, IBM, Cisco, Panasonic and Network Appliance, as well as a diverse group of other leading solution partners. ProSys is based in Atlanta, Georgia with operations in 12 locations throughout Southeastern United States.
ProSys Information Solutions
ProSys Information Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bell Micro, focuses on the IT needs of medium and small businesses. ProSys’ proprietary software, BizXchange™, is an industry-leading IT procurement solution to a variety of small to medium business accounts. BizXchange is a full-featured and scalable B2B private marketplace solution designed to strengthen and extend existing trading partner relationships. It provides a Web-based e-procurement tool that features a customized online catalog. Companies that purchase products through BizXchange are able to automate their procurement processes without expending capital on expensive software and hardware infrastructure.
Rorke Data
Rorke Data is an ISO 9001:2000 certified data storage-centric, end-to-end solutions provider with expertise in primary and tiered storage architecture, integrating RAID, NAS, SAN, DVD, tape and optical libraries. Rorke leverages certified expertise in Linux, Win and Mac platforms delivering high bandwidth storage and network solutions for fixed and content and rich media application environments. Founded in 1985, Rorke Data, is a subsidiary of Bell Micro and is composed of four divisions: Healthcare & Diagnostic Imaging, Digital Video & Broadcast, Digital Prepress & Publishing, as well as a Technical & Professional Services division. More information about Rorke Data can be found at www.rorke.com.
Secure Data Group
Secure Data Group, a Bell Micro company, was formed to serve the “business of IT.” It provides vendor-agnostic consulting and best-in-class solutions and deliverables which enhance clients’ current infrastructure investments while providing maximum protection for data at rest and in motion. Secure Data Group is comprised of three main practice areas: Data Management, Information Security and Data Repositories/Business Continuance. The company’s goal is to ensure that clients’ data is highly available, well protected and performing to expectations, whether in same or mixed-manufacturer environments. Years of working closely with the top manufacturers ensure that Secure Data Group’s clients are presented with choices that truly fit their unique IT/business and financial requirements. More information can be found at www.securedatagroup.com.
Total Tec Systems
Total Tec Systems, a division of Bell Micro, has built a reputation as a leader in delivering enterprise-level IT solutions. The company offers a consultative approach and an in-depth understanding of the latest technology and the innovative methodologies deployed to help organizations grow and retain their competitive edge. In today's increasingly regulated business environment, companies can also rely on Total Tec to deliver effective compliance solutions such as HP's Reference Information Storage System (RISS). Total Tec has an impressive track record of helping its clients develop and execute their mission-critical computing infrastructure projects. Its experience with storage technologies and server consolidation enables its clients not only to improve system performance and application availability, but also to reduce operating expenses and maintenance costs. More information can be found at www.totaltec.com.
main office locations
Corporate Headquarters
1941 Ringwood Avenue
San Jose, CA 95131
phone +1.408.451.9400
www.bellmicro.com
Latin America Headquarters
7630 N.W. 25th St.
Miami, FL 33122
phone 305.477.6406
European Headquarters
Cox Lane
Chessington
Surrey
KT9 1SJ
United Kingdom
phone +44 (0) 20.8286.5000
Sales Offices
Central and Eastern Region Sales Office 1.800.291.2070
Western Region Sales Office 1.800.800.1513
media contacts
Merle McIntosh
Bell Microproducts Inc.
408.436.4494
mmcintosh@bellmicro.com
Dena Jacobson
Lages & Associates
949.453.8080
dena@lages.com
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