Seagate Software Selected by Compaq for Shipment with New PD-CD Optical Drive; Provides Built-In Data Protection for Microsoft Windows, Windows 95, Windows NT and IBM OS/2 Warp

Business Wire, Sept 10, 1996

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 1996--Seagate Software, Storage Management Group (SMG), announced today their selection by Compaq Computer Corporation as the provider of backup software for the Compaq multi-purpose PD-CD optical drive. Seagate Software has the first backup application to support the PD-CD drive, which combines 650 MB of rewritable removable optical storage, and a quad-speed CD-ROM reader, in a single drive. Seagate backup software was selected for its award-winning performance, ease of use, and broad support for the leading desktop and network operating systems. The PD-CD solution with Seagate backup software is immediately available from Compaq authorized dealers.

"Optical storage has just reached a new plateau in flexibility and performance," Joseph W. Seebach, vice president of Strategic Business, Seagate Software, SMG. "The PD-CD provides customers with the highest capacity removable storage, nearly unlimited rewritability, CD-ROM compatibility, and fast backup for long-term data protection."

Compaq will pre-load Seagate Software's backup solutions onto the hard drives of the Deskpro 6000 models that include the PD-CD drive. The Seagate Software backup applications included with the drive are: -0-

Seagate Backup for Windows

Seagate Backup for Windows 95

Seagate Backup for OS/2 Warp

Seagate Backup for Windows NT Workstation -0-

A CD-ROM version of the applications is also bundled in the Compaq PD-CD Options Kit that is offered for use with Compaq Deskpro 2000, 4000 and 6000 PCs, providing broad market application for optical backup storage.

The PD-CD drive and Seagate backup software are also capable of providing preemptive data protection of valuable desktop data. When the PD-CD drive is installed in Compaq Deskpro computers that include IntelliSafe (SMART) hard drives, the Seagate software automatically initiates a backup to the optical drive upon notification by the Compaq Hardware Component Manager that a drive failure is imminent. Compaq then replaces the faulty drive under the Deskpro's pre-failure warranty. This exclusive capability, called Proactive Backup, is the result of Seagate Software's partnership in the Compaq Desktop Management Solutions Partner Program, an Intelligent Manageability solution.

"The PD-CD solution is an excellent example of vendors working in concert toward breakthrough capabilities," said Paul Gottsegen, Product Marketing Director, PC Options Division of Compaq Computer Corporation. "Together with Seagate Software, we're delivering the state-of-the-art in desktop optical storage at an industry-leading price performance ratio when compared to separate CD-ROM drives and backup devices."

Seagate Software, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Seagate Technology, Inc., develops tools and applications in the area of information management and infrastructure management, including network, systems and storage management. Its industry leading software solutions are developed as integral components of a total data management product strategy supporting all major operating environments. Seagate Software, has established strategic relationships with Microsoft, Novell, IBM, HP, and other industry pacesetters, and markets its products worldwide, through distributors, value-added resellers, systems integrators, retailers, OEMs and large corporate users.

For more information about Seagate Software, Storage Management Group, contact our Lake Mary office at: 37 Skyline Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746; 1-800-327-2232; 407/333-7500; FAX 407/333-7730; or on the World Wide Web at http://www.smg.seagate.com. -0-

Note to Editors: Seagate and Seagate Technology are registered trademarks of Seagate Technology, Inc. Seagate Software is a trademark of Seagate Technology, Inc. Backup Exec is either a trademark or registered trademark of Seagate Technology, Inc., or one of its subsidiaries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

CONTACT: SEAGATE SOFTWARE, INC.

Jan Jahosky, 407/805-3308

jjahosky@smg.seagatesoftware.com

or

DELLA TORRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Gene Della Torre, 630/717-1007

gdellator@smg.seagate.com