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Shoden Data Systems UK: Shoden Data Systems UK Appoints Former Hitachi And Emc Sales Manager; Storage Solutions Provider Continues To Expand With Appointment Of Senior Account Manager
(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge)
RDATE:19012009
London, UK -- Shoden Data Systems UK, an innovative provider of data
storage solutions for organisations facing backup and data recovery
challenges, today announced the expansion of its team with the
appointment of Robert Halford to the position of senior account
manager. Tasked with developing the Shoden UK market share in the UK,
Halford will report to CEO John Taffinder.
"After working for two of the largest storage vendors in the world I am
now relishing the opportunity to establish a new player and have a
direct influence on its sales strategy and success," said Robert
Halford, senior account manager at Shoden Data Systems UK. "Moving to
Shoden UK has given me the excitement of working for a young company
with the safety net of its long-established South African operations. I
am looking forward to growing our presence in Europe."
Halford spent a total of eight years at Hitachi Data Systems (2001
-2005), where he was responsible for managing and developing business
through both existing and new enterprise accounts, and at EMC
(2005-2008) where, as account manager, he was tasked with developing
and driving new business sales among medium-sized organisations.
"Rob is a great asset for us because he has a proven track record in
the data storage industry. He has repeatedly shown that he understands
the technologies and how they can benefit end users and this is key in
a sales environment," said John Taffinder, CEO at Shoden Data Systems
UK. "Initially Rob will be taking our QuickRecover data protection
appliance to the market and as we expand our portfolio he will be
responsible for its overall growth. I am looking forward to working
together to put the Shoden brand on the European map."
Shoden Data Systems UK is run by John Taffinder, CEO, and Philip Jones,
CTO, with the support of the company's South African parent Shoden Data
Systems (Pty) Ltd. Taffinder brings over thirty year's experience in
the storage industry, having held senior roles at 3PAR and Hitachi Data
Systems. Jones also has a very strong track record in this industry,
listing product marketing and management positions at Hitachi and IBM
on his CV.
Thanks to its relationships with Data Domain, Hitachi, Luminex and
Texas Memory Systems, Shoden UK offers businesses a compelling
alternative to tape-based backup for mainframes with its QuickRecover
appliance, which eliminates the need for real or virtual tape, the
traditional backup medium in mainframe environments. More information
on the QuickRecover appliance can be found at
http://www.shoden.co.uk/press_release_1.aspx
About Shoden Data Systems UK
Shoden Data Systems UK is based in London, was founded in 2008, and is
part of the Shoden Data Systems (Pty) Ltd group, Africa's largest
independent IT solutions integrator. Shoden Data Systems UK is an
innovative provider of best-of-breed data storage solutions to the UK
market place, with a focus on backup and recovery, and high-performance
offerings that meet the needs of enterprise-level organisations. Shoden
Data Systems UK is committed to supplying the highest levels of pre and
post-sales support, taking full advantage of Shoden's world-leading
infrastructure in Johannesburg, while relying on a local experienced
and skilled team. Shoden Data Systems UK solutions are available
directly from the company. For further information please contact us on
+44 (0) 20 7956 2103 or info@shoden.co.uk.
CONTACT: Shoden Data Systems UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7956 2103
e-mail: info@shoden.co.uk.
WWW: http://www.shoden.co.uk
Federica Monsone, A3 Communications
e-mail: fred.monsone@a3communications.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1252 875 203
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