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Company
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Xyratex is a technology world leader in developing OEM solutions for
the high-speed networking, digital broadcasting and data storage marketplaces.
Xyratex's portfolio of products and services includes:
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Analysis technology for data communications and enterprise networks
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Advanced solutions for Fibre Channel product development and field support
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Monitoring and transmission systems for the latest digital broadcasting
applications
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Future-ready storage subsystems
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Advanced technology services & solutions for disk drive OEMs
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Value-added manufacturing services
Xyratex is recognized for its strong technology base and commitment to
providing a highly responsive customer-focused service, investing significantly
in research and development to help customers stay ahead in the technology
race. The result is an expanding range of long-term partnerships with many
of the most influential companies in the worldwide IT marketplace.
Founded in 1994 in an MBO from IBM, the company employs over 700 people
working at locations in the United States, Europe and South East Asia.
Special People
Xyratex employs over 800 people in locations throughout the world. Xyratex
employees are highly skilled, innovative and enthusiastic. They work in
a company where things happen quickly and where continuous improvement
is a way of life. Most are shareholders in the company and benefit further
from its success through a compensation and benefits strategy that includes
bonuses based on company and individual performance.
Developing New Skills
The company supports and develops employees through a variety of skills-development
and training initiatives. Employees of all disciplines are widely respected
within the IT industry, and have the opportunity to exercise their skills
through varied and challenging work. For many employees this includes the
opportunity to work directly with customers.
Contributing to Success
Xyratex operates an open and participatory working environment, where advancement
is based entirely on merit. Employees are expected to become involved in
the ongoing process of improving the business and serving customers. The
result of this approach is an environment where employees can fully leverage
their technical and commercial skills, and where they are encouraged to
apply these skills at every opportunity.
Commitment to Quality
Xyratex places particular importance on the quality of delivered products
and services. To ensure an holistic approach to quality, the company applies
the principles of process engineering to its internal organization. The
company also complies with the relevant international quality standards,
including ISO9001
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