Leading Vendors Named As Finalists For The IT Storage Online (formerly isitStorage.com) ACE Award For Web Site Excellence

-Finalists will be determined by online voting and winners announced at Storage World Conference In Anaheim, CA.--

Erie, PA -- March 3, 2003 - IT Storage Online, the premier sourcing site for the mass storage industry, announced the ten finalists for its ACE Award for Web Site Excellence. Nominations were held over the last several weeks at the Storage World Conference Web site (www.storageworldconference.com). The ACE Award is given to the Storage Industry Web site that best exemplifies appeal, content, and education regarding Storage solutions.

All of this years finalists have Web sites that meet the needs of the growing storage industry. With cutting edge technology, educational value, and overall appeal," stated Wendy Barnum, Senior Editor at IT Storage Online, it will be fascinating to see who is voted to be the 2003 ACE Award winner."

This years finalists are: Brocade Communications, EMC Corporation, Hitachi Data Systems, Iomega, StorageTek, Computer Associates, Glasshouse Technologies, Hewlett-Packard, Quantum Corporation, and Veritas.

The winner will be chosen through online voting at www.storageworldconference.com/vote_ace.html now through May 5th. The ACE Award winner will be announced at Storage World Conference 2003, taking place May 5th -- 7th in Anaheim, CA.

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About IT Storage Online
IT Storage Online (formerly isitStorage.com) is the educational resource for mass storage and networking professionals. IT Storage Online continues to provide the same insightful content, as well as the latest trends in the industry, and supplier listings. In addition to these offerings, the new site offers a complete business services section, career center, and much more. Visit www.ITStorageOnline.com for more information or contact (814) 897-7700.

About Storage World Conference
Storage World Conference is the World's Premier Conference, Educational event, and Trade-Show for the Storage Networking Industry. This high profile events educational program will include keynote addresses from leading industry companies, panel discussions on strategic issues, end-user case studies, an exhibitor showcase of the latest technologies, as well as the launch of a new certification program and an inaugural industry awards ceremony.

For more information, to register and to find out how qualified end users can attend for free, visit the Web site, www.storageworldconference.com or contact Daniel Delshad, Conference Chairman, DanielD@storageworldconference.com, or at (310) 491-0822.