CommVault Systems, IBM and 80-20 Software to Demonstrate Advanced Data Management and Protection for Microsoft Exchange

Business Wire, Oct 23, 2000

Business/Technology Editors

NICE, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2000

- Live Demonstrations At The Microsoft Exchange and Collaboration Solutions Conference 2000 (Nice, France) Showcase Pre-tested, Combined Data and Knowledge Management Benefits of Interoperable Solutions From

Three Leading Technology Vendors -

CommVault Systems Inc.(R), an industry-leading provider of enterprise data and storage management software solutions for heterogeneous computing environments, IBM, the world's largest server company (NYSE:IBM), and 80-20 Software today announced joint participation in a product demonstration designed to showcase highly integrated, advanced data and knowledge management functionality for Microsoft Exchange. This demonstration will combine CommVault's industry-leading Galaxy Enterprise 2000 storage management software solution, 80-20's Retriever and Document Management Extensions (DME) knowledge management solutions and IBM's high-performance eServer xSeries servers to demonstrate first-class data management, analysis and protection for the Microsoft Exchange application. Demonstrations will be hosted live during the three days at the IBM stand at the Microsoft Exchange and Collaboration Solutions Conference in Nice, France from October 24 - 26, 2000.

Scalable, Integrated End-to-End Solution for Managing Exchange Data

As today's enterprises' take advantage of the advanced messaging and collaboration capabilities of Microsoft Exchange, customers are increasingly challenged to identify pre-tested, interoperable solutions that effectively leverage the power and value of Exchange. Paramount is the need for highly integrated, enterprise-class backup and recovery, advanced knowledge management and an underlying server platform that seamlessly complements the Microsoft Exchange application. With the combined power of interoperable solutions from CommVault, IBM, and 80-20, today's enterprises can confidently deploy an end-to-end data storage and knowledge management solution that delivers first class functionality, superior scalability, and dependable data protection with unmatched data availability for Microsoft Exchange environments.

"The seamless integration of premier technologies from CommVault Systems, IBM and 80-20 Software marks an exciting development for customers looking to leverage the full power of their data and storage management infrastructures in Microsoft Exchange environments," said David West, vice president of business development, CommVault Systems. "We are delighted to be working closely with other industry leaders to ensure that CommVault Galaxy Enterprise 2000 delivers next generation data protection and manageability in tandem with today's most popular product families."

"All customers need solutions rather than products. Leveraging the Microsoft platform with a combination of 80-20 Software's knowledge management tools, CommVault's comprehensive backup and restore capability, all brought together by the in depth skills of IBM, provides businesses with a resilient and highly capable solution," said Jonathan Papworth, chief technology officer, 80-20 Software Europe.

"IBM believes the ability to respond to customer needs is key to maintaining a competitive edge," said Mariellen Romer, Microsoft Alliance Marketing Manager, IBM EMEA. "We are pleased to be working with 80-20 Software and CommVault to demonstrate how their advanced solutions can be integrated with our high-performance eServer xSeries to deliver real-world business benefits in a Microsoft Exchange environment."

To learn more about each participating company's solutions for Microsoft Exchange, please visit the following websites:

- CommVault: http://galaxy.commvault.com/products_sub.asp?Id=63

- 80-20 Software: www.80-20europe.com

- IBM eServer xSeries: www.ibm.com/server/eserver

- IBM Global Services ESMT: www.ibm.com/services/bustran/enterprise

About IBM eServer xSeries

The xSeries is IBM's line of scalable industry-standard, Intel-based servers that enable customers to confidently run their e-businesses. The xSeries leverages IBM's X-Architecture leadership to provide highly scalable servers for multiple operating environments, which incorporate the latest mainframe technologies at the right price for customers of all enterprises.

About IBM Global Services ESMT

IBM Global Services', Enterprise Services for Microsoft Technologies (ESMT) practice helps companies to build solutions based on Microsoft technologies. Through the ESMT, IBM offers a wide array of Microsoft services and capabilities -- including consulting, application development, technical support, implementation and training. IBM is establishing this practice in 16 world regions to meet the growing demand for Microsoft services. The combination of ESMT and IBM xSeries servers deliver powerful hardware and software solutions for Microsoft applications on Intel-processor based servers.

About 80-20 Software

Headquartered in Bellevue Washington, 80-20 Software is an enterprise software vendor that provides knowledge management technologies for personal, enterprise and global information management allowing customers to capture and profile electronic content and search and deliver accurate, relevant and secure information.