Pirus Networks

Pirus Networks, a leader in intelligent storage networking, was founded in December 1999 and is well funded by premier organizations, including StorageNetworks and VERITAS Software, as well as venture firms Bessemer Venture Partners, BlueStream Ventures, Charles River Ventures and JAFCO Ventures. The company has a seasoned management and technical team that combine expertise in storage and networking. Pirus is active in industry standard organizations, including membership in the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA), Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) IP Storage Working Groups and the Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA). With the delivery of the industry's first Storage Utility Switch, the PSX-1000, Pirus is creating a new category of intelligent storage networking systems that are designed to reduce storage ownership costs and streamline data management. Pirus is a privately held corporation, headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts, and can be reached at 978-206-9100 or www.pirus.com.

• SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - September 19, 2002 - Sun Microsystems today announced that Sun has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pirus Networks, Inc.

profile from featured press release June 20, 2002

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