Logical and Transoft Partner to Streamline HP e3000 Server Migrations

Companies join forces to help e3000 user base make transition, take advantage of full breadth of current server capabilities and maximize IT investments.

July 17 , 2002 - Logical Networks, Inc., a professional services and IT network integration company, today announced their partnership with application transformation specialist Transoft, Inc. to facilitate corporate migrations from Hewlett-Packard e3000 servers to new platforms over the next two years.

“HP e3000 servers have had a loyal following over the past three decades and now that the e3000’s are reaching end of life, Logical is partnering with Transoft to arm customers with the necessary tools to effectively navigate the challenges they face in transitioning to new platforms and expanding server capabilities to include wireless and web services,” said Jeff Reed, PhD, executive vice president of Product Marketing, Logical Networks, Inc. “Together, we can demonstrate how companies can make a migration work for today -- and tomorrow.”

“Current e3000 users are presented with many choices when considering a server migration and companies need to do as much as possible with shrinking budgets,” said David Roth, vice president, Transoft. “We specialize in working with the HP interface and in joining forces with Logical, we provide the application expertise during a migration while Logical provides the operating system, hardware and infrastructure proficiencies.”

“As HP’s largest reseller, Logical is uniquely positioned to assist HP e3000 server users with migration,” said Bill Carter, HP vendor director at Logical. “Working with Transoft, we create a solution of products, processes and people to offer current HP e3000 server users the opportunity to maximize their IT expenditures--taking full advantage of the latest technology while preserving legacy system investments.”

About Logical Networks, Inc.
Logical is a professional services and IT network integration company. With a technology focused services portfolio embracing Advisory Services, Application Integration, Network and Advanced IT Infrastructure Services and Managed Network Services, Logical shapes, designs, deploys and manages IT solutions for organizations seeking to leverage next generation technology for competitive advantage. Logical is a division of Datatec Ltd, South Africa's most global company, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (DTC). With its international headquarters in London, Logical Group has revenues in excess of $400M and employs approximately 1,200 people located in more than 60 offices in 10 countries across operations in the UK and Europe, USA, South America, Australia and New Zealand. For more see www.us.logical.com

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