M-Systems (Nasdaq: FLSH), a leader in flash disk data storage products, today announced the availability of Windows NT operating systems platform drivers for the DiskOnKeyTM personal storage device. The Company now offers the largest selection of operating systems compatibility working with and between Windows 98, 2000, 9.0+,, 10+, Linux 2.4.2 and ME, NT, XP,.
"Creating Win NT drivers has allowed us to tap into NT's predominantly corporate install-base, further fortifying our global presence," said Blaine Phelps, worldwide marketing manager for M-Systems. "We designed the DiskOnKey with flexibility in mind. We offer users driverless operation through multiple operating systems combined with functionality, all coupled with the most powerful processor in the category allowing for future capabilities."
As technology innovators, M-Systems is the first company in the key chain storage category to deliver drivers for Win NT. The company has succeeded in developing a solution that allows the DiskOnKey to function with an operating system that does not support the USB mass storage class or the complex USB mapping scheme that is standard for most operating systems.
"Corporations using Win NT have already realized the potential of the DiskOnKey for any number of applications from sales force automation to portable storage solutions," continued Phelps. "We feel that this is an incredible market opportunity that demonstrates our continued market dominance."
In addition to its utility as a driverless storage device, the DiskOnKey contains a powerful 32-bit processor offering users multifunctional with the KeySafe security application, Winlogon and automatic boot capability.
M-Systems' flash data storage technology enables the DiskOnKey to be smaller than the size of your palm while offering an onboard CPU for driverless operation connecting to a computer's universal serial bus (USB) port. The DiskOnKey has undergone rigorous testing for reliability and durability, securing certification by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Testing Lab (WHQL), as well as being the only product in the category approved to carry the certified-USB logo set by the USB Implementers Forum. Its unique lightweight design and ease-of-use makes the DiskOnKey an ideal floppy disk replacement enabling users to easily transfer data between their computers at home and/or work, and to their pocket, briefcase or key chain. The DiskOnKey has been honored with numerous industry accolades including CNET's Editors' Choice Award, BusinessWeek's Industrial Design Award and listings in PC Magazine and Computer Shopper as one of the top 100 products of the past year, among others.
