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Imation accelerates LTO Ultrium Generation 3 media commercialization as it enters into data interchange compliance verification.
SINGAPORE (August 17, 2004) - Imation Corp (NYSE:
IMN), a worldwide leader in removable data storage media, today announced
it submitted its first LTO Ultrium format generation 3 sample lot for
media compliance testing. With the implementation of its new Tera Ångstrom™
technology, customers and OEM partners can rely on Imation to further
MP (metal particulate) tape technology development with a focus on quality
and excellence in manufacturing.
“Utilizing our terabyte-class magnetic tape manufacturing facility,
Imation is well positioned to meet the requirements for future high
capacity tape cartridges like the LTO Ultrium technology format,”
said Colleen Willhite, vice president and general manager, Imation Corp.
“We are committed to completing the media compliance verification
testing process to prepare for product commercialization.”
The LTO Program requires all licensees to pass a series of compliance
verification tests before being issued a license and the right to display
the trusted LTO Ultrium trademark. Compliance testing of all LTO Ultrium
products must be completed annually to ensure that all manufacturers
adhere to the LTO Ultrium format specifications.
“In addition to producing a compliance-verified product, Imation’s
state-of-the-art manufacturing capability supports increased areal densities,
thinner substrates, tighter head-tape interface tolerances and higher
tape speeds that result in the media surface smoothness and uniformity
required to reach higher capacities with a faster time-to-market,”
added Willhite.
On July 27, Imation announced it applied for the LTO Ultrium generation
3 license. The LTO Ultrium generation 3 media license provides format
specifications and guidelines for interchangeability. Securing the LTO
Ultrium generation 3 license and submitting samples to the LTO Technology
independent testing entity reinforces Imation’s commitment to
advanced magnetic tape technologies leading to terabyte-plus capacities.
About Imation Corp
Imation Corp is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of magnetic
and optical removable data storage media. With one of the broadest product
lines in the industry – spanning from a few megabytes to hundreds
of gigabytes of capacity in each piece of media, Imation serves customers
in more than 100 countries, in both business and consumer markets. Revenues
in 2003 were $1.16 billion. Currently, 60 percent of total sales are
from outside the U.S. With more than 300 scientists and over 330 U.S.
patents, Imation continues to pioneer today's proven magnetic and optical
media technologies. Imation employs approximately 2,800 people worldwide.
Additional information about Imation is available on the company’s
website at www.imation-southasia.com.
Imation, the Imation logo and Tera Ångstrom are trademarks of Imation Corp. Ultrium and LTO are U.S. Trademarks of HP, IBM and Certance. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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