Arkeia Software Extends Technology Leadership with Full Support for the Latest Version of MySQL Database; Innovative Hot Backup Solution Fully Compatible with MySQL Version 5.0

Business Wire, April 25, 2006

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Arkeia Software, the leading provider of powerful, innovative data protection software for networked storage, announced today at the annual MySQL User Conference in Santa Clara that its MySQL hot backup module is fully compatible with the recently released MySQL 5.0 open-source database.

The widely used Arkeia Software hot backup module for MySQL allows users to develop a flexible backup strategy that protects data without interruption. Utilizing Arkeia's convenient GUI navigator, the module performs incremental, differential or full MySQL backup while data is online, live and accessible.

Arkeia Software has worked closely with MySQL since its inception and has been the only data protection solution to consistently keep pace with new releases of the most popular open-source database. Arkeia's hot backup modules are compatible with versions of MySQL from 3.21 through version 5.0 and functions with all table formats. The ongoing Arkeia Software-MySQL partnership has resulted in more than joint 500 customer installations.

"Arkeia Software's customers and partners have asked for enhanced data protection support for MySQL V5, and we are committed to delivering innovative products to the market," commented Dave Elliott, vice president of marketing at Arkeia Software. "MySQL technology continues on the cutting edge with exciting new features announced at the show, and by combining MySQL with Arkeia Software's technology, customers will realize unequaled speed, reliability, and ease of use."

MySQL 5.0 combines enterprise-grade reliability and performance with advanced SQL 2003 standard-compliant features, making it the most cost-effective database solution for business-critical applications. MySQL AB reported significant interest in the newest version of its popular open-source database.

Arkeia Software is once again a sponsor of the annual MySQL User Conference and will be demonstrating the hot backup module in booth 614. The module is compatible with both Arkeia Network Backup and Arkeia Smart Backup and is available for download at: www.arkeia.com/testdrive.> About Arkeia Software

Arkeia Software provides powerful, innovative data protection software for networked storage. Delivering the deepest and broadest support for Linux and other operating systems, Arkeia Software protects more than 100,000 networks for 5,000 customers in 50 countries. The award-winning Arkeia Network Backup, Arkeia Smart Backup, and Arkeia Options for bare metal disaster recovery and hot backup of applications and databases are delivered through a global network of distributors and value-added reseller partners.

For more information on the MySQL hot backup module, contact Arkeia Software directly at 888-431-1319 or visit www.arkeia.com.