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BakBone Software Announces Support of SGI Altix Servers Running 64-Bit Linux

Posted on: Thursday, 18 December 2003, 06:00 CST

SAN DIEGO, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BakBone Software(TM) , a global provider of data backup and recovery software, today announced BakBone's NetVault(TM) software support for SGI Altix(TM) servers running 64-bit Linux on Intel Itanium 2 processors. BakBone's support for the SGI Altix system provides superior data protection on Linux within mission-critical and high-performance computing (HPC) environments such as bioinformatics, manufacturing and national defense. As more users choose to deploy Linux in the data center as a viable platform for high-productivity computing, NetVault allows customers to migrate to Linux without sacrificing their data protection strategies. Together, the alliance raises the bar in redefining the limits of performance and scalability on Linux.

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"Whether you implement Linux in the small-to-medium enterprise environment or 512-way 64-bit high-performance Altix environment, it's the same core product in NetVault that reliably scales to meet your data protection needs," said Andrew Bowles, director, Strategic Alliances at BakBone Software. "Our global collaboration with SGI extends BakBone's support for the Linux platform into the data center. The SGI Altix 3000 family with Intel Itanium 2 processors and its robust Linux implementation offers further proof of Linux's ability to meet the most demanding customer environments."

BakBone Software utilizes Linux as the base development platform for NetVault, which ensures that the entire NetVault product stack runs natively on Linux. By combining BakBone's data protection expertise with the new SGI Altix 3000 server, customers receive industry-leading performance provided by Linux on the Intel Itanium 2 platform. Through BakBone's advanced data back up recovery solution for storage networks, customers will be able to back up and restore greater amounts of data with less disruption and increased protection of critical information. BakBone's support of Altix allows further adoption of Linux in production HPC environments.

"Today's announcement reinforces our commitment to evolving the scalability, performance and reliability of Linux for mission critical environments," said Anneke Dempsey, senior director of Global Alliances, SGI. "Working with BakBone Software helps us assure our customers that their data protection will not be compromised. This enables customers to take advantage of Linux on the Intel Itanium 2 processor-based platform for SGI Altix 3000 to pursue the most advanced implementations in environments that require increased computing power, and support for large memory, which is critical to high-demand application performance."

"The shared memory architecture of the SGI Altix system allows SGI customers to take the fullest advantage of the Intel Itanium 2 processor," said Melissa Laird, general manager, Solutions Enabling Division, Intel Corporation. "Together, SGI and BakBone now make it possible for Linux users to deploy Intel Itanium 2 processors in the most critical HPC environments. We're pleased to have BakBone as an Early Access Program member."

The most advanced Linux server to run the Linux OS, SGI Altix is a true 64-bit high-performance computing (HPC) platform that leverages the advantages of open source computing with up to 64 powerful Intel Itanium 2 processors in a single node -- and up to 512 in a supercluster configuration with global shared memory. The SGI Altix family of servers combines industry-standard 64-bit Linux with the Intel Itanium 2 processor family and SGI NUMAflex(TM) architecture to enable global shared memory systems from a few to hundreds of processors with up to 4 terabytes of shared memory, which is a first for Linux OS-based computing.

About BakBone Software, Inc.

BakBone Software is a leading international data recovery solution provider that develops and distributes data backup, restore, and disaster recovery software for network storage and open-systems environments. BakBone delivers scalable solutions that address the complex demands of large enterprise environments, as well as small to medium sized businesses. Founded in 2000, BakBone products are used by Fortune 1000 corporations and domestic and international government entities. Distributed through a select global network of OEM partners, resellers and solution providers, interested customers can learn more information about BakBone's products and services at http://www.bakbone.com/ or email info@bakbone.com .

About SILICON GRAPHICS | The Source of Innovation and Discovery(TM)

SGI, also known as Silicon Graphics, Inc., is the world's leader in high-performance computing, visualization and storage. SGI's vision is to provide technology that enables the most significant scientific and creative breakthroughs of the 21st century. Whether it's sharing images to aid in brain surgery, finding oil more efficiently, studying global climate or enabling the transition from analog to digital broadcasting, SGI is dedicated to addressing the next class of challenges for scientific, engineering and creative users. SGI was named on FORTUNE magazine's 2003 list of "Top 100 Companies to Work For." With offices worldwide, the company is headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., and can be found on the Web at http://www.sgi.com/ .

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This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, which, if they do not materialize or prove correct, could cause BakBone's results to differ materially from historical results, or those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including statements containing the words "planned,""expects,""believes,""strategy,""opportunity,""anticipates," and similar words. These statements may include, among others, plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements regarding proposed new products, services or developments; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; statements of belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. The potential risks and uncertainties may include, but are not limited to, competition in our target markets; potential capital needs; management of future growth and expansion; risk of third-party claims of infringement; protection of proprietary information, customer acceptance of the company's products and fee structures; the success of BakBone's brand development efforts; risks associated with strategic alliances; reliance on distribution channels; product concentration; need to develop new and enhanced products; potential product defects; our ability to hire and retain qualified employees and key management personnel; and risks associated with changes in domestic and international market conditions and the entry into and development of international markets for the company's products. Our forward-looking statements should be considered in the context of these and other risk factors disclosed in our most recent report filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators, which is available on the SEDAR disclosure system at http://www.sedar.com/ and/or those risk factors disclosed in the current report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which may be found at http://www.sec.gov/. All future written and oral forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf are also subject to these factors. BakBone assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which it was made.

BakBone, BakBone Software, NetVault, Application Plugin Module, APM and the BakBone logo are all trademarks or registered trademarks of BakBone Software, Inc., in the United States and/or in other countries. SGI is a registered trademark and Altix and NUMAflex are trademarks of Silicon Graphics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries world-wide. All other brands, products or service names are or may be trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of, and used to identify, products or services of their respective owners.

For further information, please contact Dani Kenison, Manager, Public Relations of BakBone Software, Inc., +1-858-795-7584, dani.kenison@bakbone.com .

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CONTACT: Dani Kenison, Manager, Public Relations of BakBone Software,Inc., +1-858-795-7584, dani.kenison@bakbone.com

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