EMC Dantz Qualifies Breece Hill's iStoRA Server as Platform for EMC Dantz Retrospect Software

Business Wire, June 28, 2005

LOUISVILLE, Colo. -- Product Combines Innovative iStoRA Solution with EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Software for Disk-to-Disk-to-Tape Backup Supporting Small-to-Medium Sized Business Users

Breece Hill (www.breecehill.com), a leader in information storage and retrieval solutions for the small and mid-sized business (SMB) and workgroups, today announced that EMC Dantz has qualified Breece Hill's iStoRA(TM) server as an integrated platform enabling customers to leverage the power of the iStoRA with EMC Dantz Retrospect backup software. Dantz Retrospect customers can now easily gain the advantages of disk-to-disk-to-tape (D2D2T) data protection in their Macintosh, Windows, and LINUX environments. Breece Hill will feature the iStoRA running the integrated Dantz software at Storage Decisions Backup School in Boston, Massachusetts, June 28, 2005.

SMBs are facing the same data growth, backup and archive challenges as global corporations and they need to protect themselves from catastrophic data loss. Unlike larger enterprises, they often operate without benefit of an IT staff and require easy-to-use automated solutions for data retention. Until now, a fully integrated backup/recovery solution for SMB Macintosh users has not been available. To get the full benefit of fast disk backup and recovery, customers were forced to assemble all the pieces together with multiple products from multiple vendors.

"The iStoRA for Backup and Recovery is an ideal platform for EMC Dantz's Retrospect application," said Robert Schaefer, CEO of Breece Hill. "The combination of Breece Hill's iStoRA and Dantz Retrospect software provides the first complete D2D2T solution for Macintosh users -- all in a single package that is perfect for our customers."

Breece Hill's iStoRA is the only all-in-one solution for backup recovery. Designed specifically for SMBs and workgroups, the iStoRA server integrates best-of-breed disk, tape, network connectivity, server and qualified software. The iStoRA is easy to install, use and maintain. Combining the iStoRA with Dantz Retrospect software gives the SMB user a reliable, integrated and affordable D2D2T solution.

Breece Hill's iStoRA server and integrated EMC Dantz Retrospect software offer unique benefits to SMB users:

A[micro]   --  Fully integrated EMC Dantz Retrospect software running as an
        application on the iStoRA

A[micro]   --  Easy installation and maintenance -- disk, tape, server,
        network connectivity and Dantz Retrospect software for backup,
        recovery in a single 4U architecture

A[micro]   --  Support for Macintosh users as well as Windows and Linux

A[micro]   --  Lower TCO -- Typical installation is 30% less than comparable
        disk to disk to tape solutions

Technical features of the iStoRA server include:

A[micro]   --  2 to 3.2 TB of disk

A[micro]   --  4 to 13 TB in a tape autoloader

A[micro]   --  WORM capability

A[micro]   --  Single or Dual processor server
A[micro]       --  Dual Xeon Processor -- for clients who need more CPU power
            for parallel processing

A[micro]   --  Up to 16 GB of DDR2 RAM

A[micro]   --  Integrated expansion units -- for more disk or tape library
        capacity

A[micro]   --  Improved appliance packaging for easier installation and
        maintenance

EMC Dantz Retrospect software is designed to deliver automated, reliable, cost-effective data protection for SMBs. Retrospect software has won numerous awards and broad industry acclaim by addressing the unique challenges faced by SMBs and distributed enterprises in these critical areas:

A[micro]   --  Protection of servers, business-critical applications,
        desktops, and notebooks

A[micro]   --  Backup of Windows, Macintosh, LINUX, and Solaris computers

A[micro]   --  Easy set up and management

A[micro]   --  Fast, reliable, secure backups

A[micro]   --  Smart restores with unparalleled accuracy

A[micro]   --  Backup to disk, tape, or optical devices

A[micro]   --  Simplified media management

A[micro]   --  Efficient and accurate disaster recovery

Pricing & Availability

The iStoRA platform starts at $17,995 USD. For more information, visit http://www.breecehill.com/products/iStora_BR.htm.> About EMC Dantz Retrospect

EMC Dantz Retrospect is an award-winning software product that protects millions of computers worldwide by providing best-in-class data protection for servers, desktops, notebooks and business-critical applications. Patented technology makes Retrospect software easy to administer and delivers fast, reliable backups with smart restores. Customers using Retrospect software include small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), distributed enterprises and home offices.

About Breece Hill

Breece Hill is a leader in information storage and retrieval for small-to-medium sized businesses (SMB) and workgroups. Solving the problems of backup/recovery and compliance/archiving, Breece Hill provides total solutions with software, disk, tape and optical devices including iStoRA(TM) for Backup / Recovery and iStoRA for Archive, tape automation, and MaxOptix optical drives. The company was established in 1993 and has shipped more than 25,000 units worldwide. Breece Hill distributes its products through worldwide distribution, reseller and OEM channels. The company has technical and sales support throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For additional product information, call (800) 941-0550 or visit the Breece Hill website, www.breecehill.com.