As part of Pillar Data’s Emerald Partner Program initiative, Adeara has been elevated to the Emerald Partner Program. In order to participate, Adeara met specific requirements around sales and technical Pillar accreditations which have enhanced Adeara’s overall storage go-to-market strategies. With over 7 installations now since striking a partnership with Pillar Data over 24 months ago, Adeara is in a position to offer its end-to-end storage solutions including consolidation, disaster recovery and backup solutions in a very cost-effective manner.

“This designation offers the highest level of branding, economic incentives, and differentiation amongst competition, and is a testimonial to our commitment to customer service through the use of Pillar Data technologies,” said Norm Shockley Jr., CEO of Adeara, Inc. “As a Pillar Data Emerald Partner, this allows us to offer better solutions to existing and new customers.”

“During the last year, we have seen massive growth and a steady increase in the revenue contributions of our worldwide channel partners,” said Curt Wittich, VP worldwide sales, Pillar Data Systems. “We realize that our channel partners are integral to our ongoing growth and success. Today’s announcement demonstrates our commitment to Adeara by offering a new level of service that arms them with better sales and marketing coverage, and the opportunity to participate in Pillar’s Advisory Council.”

Pillar remains focused on architecting quality storage solutions while providing partners and solution providers the tools and support needed for ongoing success. As the only company to deliver true Application-Aware storage solutions, partners are able to deliver unparalleled utilization rates, lower customers’ energy costs by at least 50 percent, and ultimately lower total cost of ownership (TCO).

Pillar has recently received several channel accolades including the VARBusiness Annual Partner Program 5-Star Gold Star winners, and Computer Dealer News’ Hot Companies to Watch for 2008.