NovaStor Introduces a New Level of Data Protection with the Latest Release of Its Network Backup Software

Business Wire, June 20, 2007

ROTKREUZ, Switzerland & HAMBURG, Germany & SIMI VALLEY, Calif. -- NovaStor (GER:MONT), a leading provider of software solutions for data availability and protection, announced the release of version 11 of NovaNET. The software enables data backup in a small- to medium-sized network. With the new release NovaStor introduces a new system of Value Packs, offering great value for small budgets and facilitating the customizations of backup software solutions by making the selection of the components easy as ordering from a take-away. The new version furthermore features protection against unauthorized data access with sophisticated encryption functionality, and support for the most recently released platforms, such as Exchange 2007, Windows Vista or Microsoft SharePoint Services on Microsoft Small Business Servers.

NovaNET adds a platform-agnostic, scalable SMB backup solution to NovaStor's line of professional data protection software, while keeping processes simple, fast and reliable - even for users without IT-knowledge. NovaNET allows IT departments in small to medium sized companies to backup data in networks with workstations running with a variety of different platforms. The new release introduces a new degree of data security for data on any storage medium and at any location. Integrated encryption options offer quick access to three encryption levels. The security processes are easy to implement and to manage.

With the new release NovaStor fully utilizes the most recent technological developments. Like all NovaStor products, NovaNET supports Windows Vista and further increases flexibility by supporting systems like Exchange 2007 and Microsoft SharePoint Services. Further highlights of the new NovaNET 11 are improved management of virtual tape libraries and direct backup to and restore from disk regardless of data volume.

Additionally, NovaStor has expanded and enhanced its most popular edition of NovaNET. NovaStor offers small business owners the best value packages with unbeatable prices in the marketplace to meet their business needs, building on NovaStor's reputation for delivering value. For single server backup with the option to scale within a backup domain, the NovaNET Master Server Value Pack Combo A includes the Standard Master Server plus one of the most popular plug-ins/options, such as SQL, Exchange, Bare Metal Disaster Recovery Plug-in etc. With an extension to multi-server environment, Combos B and C, consisting of a Master Server Starter or Enterprise Pack plus two plug-in/options, can serve the data protection needs of most business' completely.

"NovaNET 11 provides enhanced security capabilities to an already powerful data backup and protection solution", says Mike Andrews, Managing Director and Executive VP Sales at NovaStor. "Along with the improved product, we are also introducing a new pricing model that has been custom built to better reflect the needs and demands of the small business customer."

About NovaStor

NovaStor (www.novastor.com) is a leading, international provider of software solutions for data availability and protection. NovaStor provides software and services for the backup, restore and retention of business-critical data which together cover a wide application area -ranging from home, mobile users, SMB users, all the way through Enterprise users, globally. NovaStor's cost-effective solutions are platform- and hardware-independent and ensure that optimal technological and economical use is gained from the customer's existing and future IT environment.

NovaStor is headquartered in Switzerland (Rotkreuz), has offices in Germany (Hamburg) and the USA (Simi Valley), and is represented in numerous other countries through partnerships.