DataMirror Ranks 133rd in Deloitte & Touche Fast 500

Business Wire, Nov 20, 2000

Business Editors

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 20, 2000

DataMirror One of the Top Fastest Growing Technology

Companies in North America

DataMirror Corporation (TSE:DMC.), a leading provider of e-Business data integration and resiliency solutions, today announced that Deloitte & Touche has recognized DataMirror as one of the top 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America. DataMirror ranked 133rd based on its impressive five-year percentage revenue growth from 1994-1998.

Earlier this year, DataMirror also ranked in the top ten of the Deloitte & Touche Canadian Technology Fast 50. Winners of this program as well as the U.S. Fast 50 regional programs were considered for the Fast 500, as well as companies listed in the Deloitte & Touche public database and those who applied through direct nominations.

"DataMirror's outstanding ranking in its very first year of eligibility for the Fast 500 list illustrates how quickly DataMirror has established a strong position in the global data integration market," said Nigel Stokes, Chairman, President and CEO of DataMirror Corporation. "We value this industry recognition as a strong validation of the DataMirror commitment to delivering quality solutions and services. Over 1,300 customers currently use DataMirror software to integrate their business critical data in real-time. With the help of an ever-expanding customer base, DataMirror continues to show the world that its product family of advanced capture, transform and flow (CTF) solutions is the definitive choice for e-Business data integration and resiliency."

"The vision, drive and determination of the leaders and employees at DataMirror Corporation propelled their company to an elite status as one of 500 fastest growing technology firms in the U.S. and Canada," said Garry Foster, National Director, Technology and Communications, Deloitte & Touche. "We applaud their dedication to excellence while maintaining a fast-paced growth and commend them for making the Deloitte and Touche Fast 500.

About DataMirror Corporation

DataMirror (TSE: DMC) delivers solutions that let customers integrate their data for competitive insight and e-Business resiliency. DataMirror's comprehensive family of products includes advanced real-time capture, transform and flow (CTF) technology that gives customers the instant access, integration and availability they demand today across all computers in their business.

Over 1,300 customers use DataMirror to integrate their data. Real-time data drives all business. DataMirror is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and has offices worldwide. DataMirror has been recognized by PROFIT Magazine as the fastest growing software company in Canada over the past five years. For more information, call 1-800-362-5955 or visit the DataMirror web site at www.datamirror.com.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Forward-looking statements in this press release, including statements regarding DataMirror Corporation's business which are not historical facts, are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from those forward-looking statements. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, please see DataMirror Corporation's periodic filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities.

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TEL: (905) 415-0310
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Web Site: www.datamirror.com