SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bell Microproducts Inc. (OTCBB:BELM), one of the world's largest value-added distributors of storage and computing technology, today announced plans for a series of seminars. Committed to becoming the ultimate destination for solid state drive (SSD) success, Bell Micro will offer its SSD Seminar Series to OEMS and resellers alike, taking place throughout October and November 2009 in six cities across North America. This series of seminars is centered on the theme 'The State of Solid State' and will focus on the innovative features, capabilities and benefits of SSDs, including a look at total cost of ownership and detailed technical knowledge.
According to Joe Cousins, vice president of marketing for Bell Micro, "The next generation of storage technology is here -- we are seeing the SSD moving into the mainstream and being embraced by the enterprise space more than ever before. Leveraging our reputation as the storage experts, Bell Micro is offering the SSD Seminar Series in order to equip OEMs and resellers with all of the knowledge necessary to reap the many benefits offered by SSDs."
Leading SSD suppliers and Bell Micro partners Intel, Pliant, STEC and Western Digital will be on hand to give detailed presentations on their products and to assist attendees in incorporating SSDs into their offerings.
The seminar series will feature industry expert Jim Handy, a principal with analyst firm Objective Analysis. Handy has over 30 years in the electronics industry and a background that includes marketing and design positions at leading suppliers including Intel, National Semiconductor, and Infineon. Handy has been cited as an SSD expert in such notable outlets as PC World, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.
To find out more about or register for Bell Micro's SSD Seminar Series, please visit: http://www.bellmicro.com/ssd/seminar.asp.
About Bell Microproducts Inc.
Bell Microproducts (OTCBB:BELM) is an international, value-added distributor of a wide range of high-tech products, solutions and services, including storage systems, servers, software, computer components, and peripherals, as well as maintenance and professional services. An industry-recognized specialist in storage products, the company is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors.
Bell Microproducts is uniquely qualified with deep technical and application expertise to service a broad range of information technology needs. From design to deployment, its products are available at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions. More information can be found in the company's SEC filings, or by visiting the Bell Microproducts web site at www.bellmicro.com.
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