VERITAS Backup Exec garners Network Computing`s 2001 Well-Connected Award

VERITAS Software Corporation, The Data Availability Company, today announced that its leading backup solution, VERITAS Backup Exec for Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000, has been awarded CMP Media LLC`s Network Computing 7th Annual Well-Connected Award in the category of Enterprise Backup System.

Awards were presented to winners at a special ceremony held on the evening before one of the industry`s largest trade shows, Networld+Interop 2001 Las Vegas.

"We are pleased to receive this honour from a well respected publication such as Network Computing," said John Maxwell, vice president of product marketing, VERITAS Software. "VERITAS Backup Exec continues to lead the industry as a highly reliable backup solution for Microsoft Windows and Novell NetWare that offers unprecedented protection of customers` data. VERITAS Software is proud to be recognised for its contribution and commitment to the data protection market, as this award truly reinforces product quality."

VERITAS Backup Exec was selected based on a hands-on evaluation conducted by Network Computing Real-World Labs reviewers. After extensive research and testing of the best offerings in the enterprise arena, VERITAS Backup Exec was chosen for its proven reliability and superior protection of mission-critical information in Windows NT and Windows 2000 environments. Certified for Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and Advanced Server, VERITAS Backup Exec is easy to use and scales to support the needs of any type network.

All Well-Connected Award finalists were highlighted in the 14 May issue of Network Computing and also on Network Computing Online at www.networkcomputing.com.