DataMirror Wins iSeries 2002 Editors' Choice Apex Award

Business Wire, April 16, 2002

Business Editors/High Tech Writers

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 2002

DataMirror (Nasdaq: DMCX; TSE: DMC), the leading provider of enterprise application integration and resiliency software solutions, today announced that DataMirror Transformation Server(TM) won the Editors' Choice Apex Award in the "Data and Knowledge Management" category. Transformation Server was selected from more than 120 entrants. The Editors' Choice Awards, which are determined by a panel of independent judges comprised of technical editors, editors and industry professionals, recognize innovative and industry leading products that use one or more IBM e-business software technologies.

"We are extremely proud to be recognized for this award by iSeries NEWS, the number one AS/400 and iSeries magazine in the world. Being awarded the Editors' Choice Apex Award for Transformation Server in the Data and Knowledge Management category further validates our technology and thought leadership in the iSeries market," said Nigel Stokes, CEO of DataMirror. "Our customers rely on Transformation Server to cost-effectively integrate their data across their enterprise and increase the flow of information to better serve their customers. We are committed to helping our customers increase their agility, customer responsiveness and accountability-attributes that directly impact the bottom line with our innovative LiveBusiness(TM) solutions."

About iSeries Apex Awards

iSeries NEWS announced all winners of their first annual iSeries Apex Awards at the Spring COMMON conference in Nashville, Tennessee on April 14, 2002. The iSeries Apex Awards recognize industry leaders who have made valuable contributions to their customers and to the iSeries market.

About DataMirror Transformation Server

DataMirror Transformation Server is an innovative software solution that allows users to capture, transform and flow their data in real-time between DB2 UDB, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase and XML data sources across UNIX, Linux, Microsoft Window NT/2000/XP, OS/400, OS/390 and z/OS. Because Transformation Server is easy to implement and requires no programming changes to applications and databases, customers can realize a rapid return on their software investment. Transformation Server's out-of-the-box support for leading databases makes it ideal for a range of distributed data applications including EAI, e-Business, business intelligence and customer relationship management.

About DataMirror

DataMirror (Nasdaq: DMCX; TSE: DMC) delivers LiveBusiness(TM) software solutions that let customers integrate data in real-time across their enterprises. DataMirror's comprehensive product family unlocks the experience of now(TM) by providing the instant data access, integration and availability customers demand today across all computers in their business.

Over 1,500 companies 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 ranked in the Deloitte and Touche Fast 500 as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. For more information, call 1-800-362-5955 or visit the DataMirror web site at www.datamirror.com.

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. Forward-looking statements include statements of estimates, expectations, objectives and plans (financial and otherwise). The words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Numerous factors affect DataMirror's operating results and could cause DataMirror's actual results to differ materially from the results indicated by this press release or by any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, DataMirror, and there can be no assurance that future results will meet expectations, estimates or projections. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: variability of quarterly operating results; dependence upon the continued growth and success of DataMirror's software products; competition; the ability to develop, market, support and acquire new products in an environment of rapidly changing technology; dependence upon continued growth in the database and enterprise data integration markets; dependence upon relationships with complementary vendors and distribution channels; the ability to recruit and retain key personnel; risks of international operations, currency exchange rate fluctuations and global economic conditions; possible software errors or defects; possible infringement claims by third parties; and other factors discussed in the Company's Annual Information Form and other periodic filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities.