ADIC Earns ISO 9001 Certification; Automated Tape Storage Libraries Manufacturer Certified by International Registrar

Business Wire, Feb 7, 1996

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 1996--ADIC, the leading manufacturer of drive-independent automated tape storage libraries for networked systems, has received formal ISO 9001 certification (Registration No. 33011) from BSI Inc., an internationally accredited quality systems organization.

"ADIC considers the ISO 9001 certification a milestone that reflects the company's overall dedication to maintaining the highest standards in all of its operations," according to Chuck Stonecipher, ADIC chief operation officer.

"ADIC's world-wide installed base of more than 12,000 automated tape libraries is focused in Fortune 100 companies, banks, insurance companies, governmental agencies and other organizations that place the highest value on the integrity of their data. The ISO 9001 certification is a demonstration that ADIC shares with these customers a commitment to the highest levels of quality in every part of its operations -- from product development and qualification to manufacturing and technical support."

ISO 9001 is an encompassing form of ISO 9000, a common set of recognized international standards and requirements that define quality principles and practices in all elements of a certified company's operations. This certification is recognized throughout the European Union, European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Countries, and in more than 90 countries around the world.

Stonecipher commented, "ADIC's ISO 9001 certification underscores the increasing importance of international trade in its core business. We, as a company, are reflecting--and benefiting from--the globilization of networking technology."

ADIC is one of the pioneering companies in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of automated data storage products for Local Area Networks (LANs).

"With the growth of the Internet as a tool of business, the movement toward storing critical data on-line, and the international increase in client-server networks, data that is critical to the key missions of organizations is exploding," according to William Britts, ADIC sales and marketing VP.

"The stability that the ISO 9001 methodology provides is helping ADIC continue to provide its customers with the highest levels of data protection--at the same time it is managing the integration of new technology and the more than 50% revenue growth that we saw in 1995."

ADIC has been providing storage solutions since its founding in 1983. It is the leading drive-independent supplier of automated tape storage libraries for client-server networks with over 12,000 units in the field. ADIC products are available with 4mm (DAT), 8mm, and DLT drive technology, and are supported by every leading supplier of backup and HSM software products in all leading operating systems.

ADIC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Interpoint Corp. (NASDAQ:INTP) with headquarters in Redmond. ADIC can be reached at 800/881-8004 or via the Internet at http://www.adic.com.

CONTACT: ADIC, Redmond

Stephen Whitner, 206/881-8004, ext. 435

Kari Matheny, 206/881-8004, ext. 432