Gridstore Retains Smart Connections PR for Media Expertise

RISING SUN, MD--(Marketwired - Apr 1, 2014) - Smart Connections PR, a global business-to-business communications agency headquartered in Maryland, with offices in Connecticut, today announced that it is now the U.S. PR agency of record for Gridstore, the leader in software-defined storage optimized for Windows Servers and Hyper-V, accelerating I/O in virtual environments. 

"Gridstore is happy to engage with Smart Connections PR to spearhead its PR needs in the U.S., said Douglas Gruehl, VP, Corporate Communications at Gridstore. "Smart Connections PR possesses deep expertise in the storage sector and we look forward to working with the team to bring Gridstore's PR to the next level."

Smart Connections PR's partners Joanne Hogue and Dina Petrosky have a combined 30 years in PR experience, building awareness for clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. Smart Connections PR will join UK-based PR agency Spreckley Partners in raising Gridstore's profile in the burgeoning software-defined storage sector.

"Smart Connections PR is known for delivering results. We have a long track record of expertise and we're the perfect fit for a client like Gridstore," said Joanne Hogue, Partner, Smart Connections PR. "Dina and I are excited to put that experience to work for the benefit of the company and continue spread the news about Gridstore's leading role software-defined storage space."

Smart Connections PR services the communication needs of clients in many business areas, with recognized expertise in the technology sector in both the B2B and B2C sectors. Smart Connections PR offers a full-range of services including corporate communications, public relations, analyst relations, social media and introducing companies out of "stealth mode." The agency's experience is local to global, business startups to Fortune 500 companies.