AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Crossroads Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRDS) today announced that Shibuya Crossing AB, a Kista, Sweden-based reseller, is the latest to join the company's growing global network of distribution partners. Shibuya Crossing will now offer its customers the StrongBox gateway solution from Crossroads.

The ultimate storage solution for unstructured data, StrongBox uses intelligent storage management that meets application and workflow requirements. It creates the perfect balance of storage performance and economics by fusing storage technologies (SSD, HDD, tape and cloud) into a seamless tier of storage.

"With a keen focus on delivering long-term value to our customers, we see the cost savings and scalability offered by StrongBox as truly appealing capabilities for organizations throughout our region," said Mikael Johansson, sales and marketing director at Shibuya Crossing. "We welcome a partnership with Crossroads, as its StrongBox solution uniquely addresses the ever-growing storage needs for unstructured data."

"Crossroads is pleased to further expand StrongBox's European presence through our reseller partnership with Shibuya," said Bernd Krieger, director of European sales at Crossroads Systems. "Offering only smart, efficient IT options, Shibuya Crossing is known for its commitment to serving as a valued partner to its customers."

Shibuya Crossing is Crossroads' fourth European partner announced this year.

For more information on Shibuya Crossing, visit www.shibuyacrossing.se.

About StrongBox
StrongBox is a storage gateway designed to integrate storage tiers and technologies, simplify data management, and enable storage cost optimization. Visit www.crossroads.com/strongbox.

About Crossroads Systems
Crossroads Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRDS) is a global provider of data storage solutions. Through the innovative use of new technologies, Crossroads delivers customer-driven solutions that enable proactive data security, advanced data archiving, optimized performance and significant cost-savings. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Austin, TX, Crossroads has been awarded more than 100 patents and has been honored with numerous industry awards for data archiving, storage and protection. Visit www.crossroads.com.

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