NovaStor Ships NovaNet-WEB v2.0 Online Backup Software for Corporate Desktop and Laptop Users; Offers Free Testing on Unlimited Number of Users

Business Wire, Oct 1, 1998

SIMI VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 1998--NovaStor Corp., a leading developer of data management, data protection and disaster recovery software, announced that it is now shipping NovaNet-WEB v2.0.

NovaNet-WEB is a complete software solution for companies that have always wanted a centrally-managed internal system for protecting valuable data stored on laptop and desktop computers. With the ability to backup thousands of users to a central server, NovaNet-WEB is the first cost-effective solution for corporate LAN administrators.

NovaNet-WEB's unique FastBIT technology provides the fastest, most efficient backups available today and far exceeds the capabilities of most tape-based backup solutions. Because NovaNet-WEB uses the existing TCP/IP network to transmit data, backups are fast, and there is no expense for additional hardware.

"Most companies have spent a lot of time and money on an effective server backup solution," said Brian Dickman, NovaStor product manager. "NovaNet-WEB can leverage the existing server solution by extending a corporate backup strategy to desktop and laptop users. In addition to protecting valuable data, NovaNet-WEB alleviates the excess of user data stored across multiple servers.

"Today, most LAN administrators allocate space on a server for each user to store data. Then, they back up the servers to tape each night. Unfortunately, this solution has some drawbacks," Dickman added.

NovaNet-WEB addresses many of the existing weaknesses in most corporate backup strategies. For example:

-- Users sometimes neglect to backup. NovaNet-WEB schedules regular,

automatic backups.

-- Users sometimes have difficulty restoring files from a server.

NovaNet-WEB allows users to quickly restore multiple versions of

a file without help from the administrator.

-- Administrators need to conserve server storage space. NovaNet-WEB

compresses user data before storing it on the server to reduce

storage requirements.

-- Administrators also need to manage data on their servers.

NovaNet-WEB provides detailed logs so that the administrator can

easily monitor usage.

NovaStor now offers a new Web site, www.online-backup.com, which is dedicated to and provides information about NovaNet-WEB. In addition, it allows anyone to download a FREE two-user version of NovaNet-WEB.

For corporate administrators wishing to conduct large-scale testing and validation of NovaNet-WEB, an online license-extension form allows anyone downloading the free two-user version to instantly convert to a 30-day license for an unlimited number of users.

The suggested list price for NovaNet-WEB v2.0 starts at $1,195 for a 25-user license. NovaNet-WEB runs on Microsoft Windows 95, 98 & NT and can be purchased directly from the NovaStor Web site or through VARs and major distributors worldwide. Visit the company's Web site at www.online-backup.com or call 805/579-6700 to speak directly to a sales representative.

About NovaStor

Since 1987, NovaStor has grown and diversified -- bringing to market a complete line of comprehensive, user-friendly data protection products for consumers and corporations worldwide. Today, NovaBACKUP is consistently the top-selling product at retail outlets where it is sold.

NovaStor's complete product line includes: NovaNet-WEB v2.0, NovaNet 7, NovaBACKUP and DataSAFE encryption software. These products are available from major distributors, resellers, retail channels and direct from NovaStor.

NovaStor has headquarters at 80-B West Cochran St., Simi Valley, Calif. 93065. Web site is: www.novastor.com. Email is: sales@novastor.com. BBS is: 805/579-6720. Phone numbers are: 800/668-2786 or 805/579-6700. FAX is: 805/579-6710.

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