New Delhi, September 6, 2013 : ZyXEL Communications, a leading provider of secure broadband networking, Internet access, connected home and routing products, today announced their partnership with QNAP which is a leading commercial Network Attached Storage (NAS) provider to create affordable, high performance 10G Ethernet powered NAS solution packs for small to mid-size companies (SMB). The solution packs include ZyXEL's XGS1900 series Web-managed smart 10G Ethernet switches and QNAPs TS-870U-RP NAS appliance.

To capitalize on the benefits of virtualization, SMBs need a lightning fast network and high performance storage solution. Field-tested to ensure optimal performance, the ZyXEL 10G switches and QNAP NAS solution pack meets the SMBs unique needs. The joint solution assures compatibility with a range of virtualization platforms offering data centres operators the reliability of a robust solution at an attractive price point.

"ZyXEL being a leading Telecom brand plays a crucial rolei n bringing telecom and high end technologies within a reach of common man. It believes in providing end to end solution to its dedicated partners and customers with a commitment of stability, performance and affordability. In this process we are happy to take forward our relationship with QNAP to the next level by integrating our 10G solution with their high end storage solution as well as integrating IP Surveillance requirements with them as they are one of the most innovative and strongest storage brand globally", said Pinaki Chatterjee, Executive Director Distribution Channel & Business Development, ZyXEL India.

Together, the ZyXEL 10G switches and QNAP NAS alleviate network congestion and deliver back-up and disaster recovery capabilities to SMBs. This is critical as more connected devices are added to the network, and the popularity of applications like video processing, business analytics and multimedia that demand large bandwidths and big storage keep escalating.

On the partnership of with ZyXEL “Networking company “for 10 G solutions for QNAP Small & medium storage, Sanjay Biswal Sales Manager-India, QNAP said “QNAP has happily announced about go to market strategy with ZyXEL for their XGS 1900 Series switches. The XGS -1900 series switches are robust & cost effective network switch for small & medium segment customers. It will help both the organization for provide cost effective High Speed DATA Storage solutions. The High Speed Storage will be used for Surveillance Purpose/ Media and Broadcasting / DATA Centre and high speed data access scenario”.

Constrained by limited resources, many SMBs utilize affordable virtualization technology to improve operational efficiency and maintain data security. Leveraging virtualization enables SMBs to make better use of their resources - both infrastructure and staff.