DataMirror Offers Special Promotion on Software Licenses for iSeries

Business Wire, Nov 1, 2005

TORONTO & SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- DataMirror(R) (NASDAQ:DMCX-News; TSX:DMC-News) today announced it is offering 20 per cent off the regular list price of DataMirror software licenses for iSeries platforms purchased before December 31, 2005.

DataMirror's low-risk change data capture technology provides real-time data integration, data auditing and high availability software solutions for iSeries.DataMirror solutions for iSeries capture changes and perform transformations to move high volumes of data between iSeries applications and applications on other systems. DataMirror is a pioneer in the iSeries market with more than ten years of experience implementing data integration, data auditing and high availability solutions for iSeries.

"By taking advantage of great value on software solutions for iSeries, companies can leverage DataMirror's experience and resources to ensure peak iSeries performance," said Stew Ritchie, VP Worldwide Sales, DataMirror."DataMirror has more than 10 years of experience in the iSeries market and this promotion creates an opportunity for iSeries users to acquire even more DataMirror software to help maximize the return on their technology investments."

To learn more about DataMirror solutions for iSeries, visit www.datamirror.com/iseries.> For details of the promotional pricing and to find out how you can win a free trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, visit www.datamirror.com/promotions/iseries.aspx

About DataMirror

DataMirror (NASDAQ: DMCX; TSX: DMC), a leading provider of real-time data integration, protection and java database solutions, improves the integrity and reliability of information across all of the systems that create and store data.DataMirror's flexible and affordable integration solutions allow customers to easily and continuously detect, translate, and communicate all information changes throughout the enterprise.DataMirror helps customers make better decisions by providing access to the continuous, accurate information they need to take timely action and move forward faster.

Over 2,000 companies have gained tangible competitive advantage from DataMirror software.DataMirror is headquartered in Markham, Canada and has offices around the globe.For more information, visit www.datamirror.com.

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