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Seagate Software certifies Exabyte corporation`s Fibre channel router and DLT tape library

Combined with Seagate Backup Exec Shared Storage Option to form a powerful backup solution for storage area network
By PR Connections
Johannesburg, 08 Feb 1999

Seagate Software, a pioneer in Enterprise Information Management (EIM), has announced its certification of two automation products from Exabyte Corporation, a provider of tape backup and intelligent, automated data storage solutions.

The Exabyte FC11 Fibre Channel to SCSI Router and Exabyte 230DAutomated DLT Tape Library are certified with Seagate Backup Exec Shared Storage Option for Windows NT and NetWare, enabling both companies to expand their support for Windows NT and NetWare Fibre Channel solutions.

"Seagate Backup Exec Shared Storage Option has been developed to support prominent hardware vendors, such as Exabyte, in the emerging Fibre Channel market.

"This opportunity to work with Exabyte`s technology reflects our commitment to supply storage solutions with the security and reliability that Fibre Channel can provide," says Nick van Noordwyk, regional manager for Middle East and Africa at Seagate Software Network and Storage Management Group (NSMG).

"Seagate Software`s certification of two Exabyte automation products, the FCII Router and 230D DLT Tape Library, allow Exabyte to supply customers with a high level of SAN backup reliability," says Jack Ward, MD of local Exabyte distributor, Systems Integration.

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Systems Integration

Systems Integration (SI) provides data storage and back-up enterprise solutions to both the reseller and enterprise markets as well as the distribution of hardware and software. Systems Integration offers consulting services and 24x7 all-hours competent hardware and software maintenance support. SI is well positioned to access global expertise through its partnerships with ATL Products, Quantum, Seagate, Legato, Stac, Overland Data and Exabyte.

Systems Integration was established in October 1988 and has grown to more than 30 employees. The company has two offices, the head office in Rivonia and another in Cape Town.

Exabyte Corporation

Exabyte Corporation is a leading supplier of tape storage solutions for the data-intensive application and database server markets. Headquatered in Boulder, Colo.,Exabyte designs, manufactures and markets industry-leading data-storage products including 8mm and Mammoth technology tape drives; Mammoth, 8mm and DLTtape automated tape libraries; and premium quality media. Exabyte markets its products through an extensive network of OEM, distributor and reseller business partners.

Visit Exabyte on the World Wide Web at www.exabyte.com. Exabyte is a registered trademark and Arrowhead is a trademark of Exabyte Corp. DLTtape is a trademark of Quantum Corp. All other trademarks are the property of their respecitive owners.

Seagate Software

Seagate Software, a subsidiary of Seagate Technology, Inc., develops tools and applications for Enterprise Information Management (EIM); the solution for the growing need of corporations for superior information delivery, analysis and availability. Seagate Software`s diverse technology and breadth of leading products -- including the award-winning Seagate Backup Exec, Seagate Crystal Info, Seagate Crystal Reports, Seagate Desktop Management Suite, Seagate Holos, Seagate Manage Exec and Seagate WinINSTALL -- make it uniquely qualified to deliver EIM with an integrated infrastructure. Seagate Software has established strategic relationships with Compaq, Hewlett-Packard Company, IBM, Informix, Microsoft, Netscape, Novell, Oracle, PeopleSoft and other industry leaders, and markets its products worldwide, through distributors, value-added resellers, systems integrators, retailers, and OEMs. Seagate Software`s home page address on the World Wide Web is Error! Bookmark not defined..

Seagate Technology, Inc. (NYSE:SEG) is a leading provider of technology and products enabling people to store, access, and manage information. The Company is committed to providing best-in-class products to help people get information when, where and how they want it. Seagate is the world`s largest manufacturer of disc drives, magnetic discs and read-write heads, an innovator in tape drives, and a leading developer of Enterprise Information Management software. Seagate can be found around the globe and on the World Wide Web at Error! Bookmark not defined.. For automated news, stock and financial information by phone, dial toll-free 877-SEG-NYSE. Outside the U.S. and Canada, dial 760-704-4368.

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