Double-Take® Software Acquires its International Strategic Partner; Global Footprint Increases with Sunbelt System Software

Business Wire, May 31, 2006

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass. -- In a move to increase its global presence, Double-Take(R) Software today announced the acquisition of their strategic partner, Sunbelt System Software headquartered in Paris, France, with offices in the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden and Belgium. The acquisition will extend the customer base of Double-Take Software by leveraging Sunbelt's footprint across Europe, Middle East, Africa, (EMEA) Australia, and New Zealand.

"This year has been all about building upon our strengths and this acquisition punctuates our strong business momentum," said Dean Goodermote, CEO, Double-Take Software. "By adding Sunbelt System Software's multilingual collaboration and product expertise we'll continue to grow our market knowledge and world-class technical support, allowing us to maintain our leadership in this market."

Double-Take Software is best known for data protection solutions for disaster recovery (www.doubletake.com/what-we-offer/solutions/disaster-recovery.aspx), high availability (www.doubletake.com/what-we-offer/solutions/high-availability.aspx), and centralized backup (www.doubletake.com/what-we-offer/solutions/centralized-backup.aspx) with first class professional services and training. Adding Sunbelt System Software to the equation, Double-Take Software will provide an established global presence thanks to a developed partner network across the EMEA region.

"We have always endeavored to bring customers the best products," said Jo Murciano, CEO, founder and chairman, Sunbelt Software. "The two companies' combined dedication and commitment to meeting customer needs with innovation and technology make us a natural fit within the Double-Take Software business philosophy."

Sunbelt System Software and Double-Take Software started their partnership in July, 1998. Since then, Sunbelt has continually grown their business not only selling Double-Take Software products but also by becoming experts in supporting and implementing Double-Take Software. During this time, Sunbelt System Software became Double-Take Software's exclusive distributor for EMEA. They are also one of the few Double-Take Software certified training organizations. Over the years, they have expanded their territory not only through direct sales but also by developing an excellent partner program.

Most recently, Sunbelt System Software has partnered with Double-Take Software in a series of educational forums designed to help customers prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. The companies worked together to share guidelines, training programs and provide a dedicated website (http://www.doubletake.com/hurricane/)to aid customers in their disaster recovery plans.

About Double-Take(R) Software

NSI Software, Inc. (NSI(R)) doing business as Double-Take(R) Software provides the world's most relied upon solution for accessible and affordable data protection for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) applications. The Double-Take product is the standard in data replication, enabling customers to protect business-critical data that resides throughout their enterprise. With its partner programs and professional services, Double-Take delivers unparalleled data protection, centralized back-up, high availability, and recoverability. It's the solution of choice for thousands of customers, from SMEs to the Fortune 500 in the banking, finance, legal services, retail, manufacturing, government, education and healthcare markets. Double-Take is an integral part of their disaster recovery, business continuity and overall storage strategies. Double-Take Software is privately held and headquartered in Southborough, MA. For more information, please visit www.doubletake.com.

About Sunbelt System Software

Sunbelt System Software is a specialist distributor of business continuity and security solutions for enterprises and SMEs. Established in 1983, Sunbelt System Software is the first and largest provider of 'best-of-breed' Windows system administration tools and enterprise solutions, supplying the tools necessary to support a Windows 2000/2003 corporate infrastructure. As well as being a software developer Sunbelt has a long history of working in partnership with innovative software developers such as Double-Take Software. Sunbelt System Software produces and distributes leading edge utilities and provides mainframe quality technical support.

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