Octopus Technologies' mirroring and failover software standard with all Intergraph high availability servers

Business Wire, June 3, 1997

LANGHORNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1997--Octopus Technologies, a division of Qualix Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:QLIX), announced today that Intergraph Computer Systems is now integrating the Octopus Server with Super Automatic Switch Over (SASO) mirroring and failover software with all of its mid-range and high-end InterServe servers.

The high availability servers, InterServe models 635, 645, 650 & 660, will include the Octopus software at no extra charge through the balance of 1997, providing Intergraph's customers a "cluster-ready" solution for Windows NT-based networks. The servers will be delivered with these features bundled under its Mirroring & AutoSwitchOver (IMAS) product name, and will be supported by Intergraph's customer support organization.

"By combining our mirroring and high availability software with the InterServe line of Windows NT-based servers, Intergraph can now provide its customers with an immediate, complete and robust data and server protection solution," said Dave Crocker, President of Octopus Technologies. "This combination will supply mission-critical Windows NT environments with the highest standards of data fault tolerance, server high availability and scalability."

"It's extremely important for medium and large-size organizations, with mission critical applications, to have access to fully integrated, highly reliable computing solutions. As Windows NT Server, the cornerstone of BackOffice, continues to gain popularity and growth, we see solutions from companies like Octopus as fundamentally important to our customers' success," said Craig Fiebig, BackOffice Group Product Manager, Microsoft Corp.

"The combination of Intergraph servers with Octopus's proven real-time data protection is another example of these Designed for Microsoft BackOffice partner's commitment toward delivering quality and consistent solutions that build customer confidence in technology decisions."

Said Lee Hanson, executive director of Intergraph Computer Systems Server Division, "This agreement with Octopus Technologies raises the bar for the industry on price, performance, and high availability features for Windows NT-based servers. Intergraph has already set industry records and won numerous awards for its InterServe line. Now customers can benefit not just from the superb price/performance value of the InterServe line, but can also implement excellent high availability solutions."

Octopus Server with SASO Functionality

The Octopus Server mirrors updates to source files as they occur across local and wide area networks (LANs and WANs) to user-specified targeted systems. Up-to-the-minute data is then instantly available on any target system, regardless of the status of the source system.

Back up of data is conducted without any interruption in service, providing seamless maintenance of business continuity. Additionally, the product's SASO feature provides automatic switch over of server control from one or more failed source servers to any designated target server. This protects against the consequences of CPU failures, and ensures data integrity by eliminating the threats that any single point of failure may present to both.

Intergraph InterServe Functionality

The InterServe servers that include the Octopus Server with SASO failover and mirroring software are InterServe high availability models 635, 645, 650 and 660. These models come in a wide range of configurations, from single and dual Pentium Pro processor units that can be upgraded to four processors, to quad-Pentium Pro processor units that tap into the power of multiple 200MHz Intel processors.

All of these advanced technology servers are designed to take advantage of the easy-to-use, open architecture of Microsoft Windows NT.

Pricing and Availability

Available immediately, the InterServe 635, 645, 650 and 660 models will come standard with the Octopus Server with SASO software. Intergraph server base configuration prices include Octopus Server with SASO software at no extra charge. For specific price, configuration and additional sales information regarding InterServe servers that include the Octopus Server with SASO, customers may call Intergraph Computer Systems at 800/763-0242. For more information about Octopus Technologies, visit the company's web site at www.octopustech.com, or contact Octopus by phone at 215/579-5600.

About Octopus Technologies

Octopus Technologies, a division of Qualix Group Inc., is a leading developer in real time data fault tolerance, disaster recovery, continuous backup, and data availability software products in support of Microsoft Windows NT. Octopus products are certified for Microsoft BackOffice for the Windows NT environment. Qualix Group's reliability software, including the Octopus product line for Windows NT, provides the availability of business-critical information for more than 10,000 installations, including many Fortune 1000 corporations. Octopus Technologies is based in Langhorne, Pa. Qualix Group Inc. is headquartered in San Mateo, Calif. with 16 offices across North America and distribution across more than 30 countries.