Critical Path Expands Memova Messaging With Launch of Tiered Storage

Business Wire, Dec 11, 2008

New Solution Offers Large Capacity Digital Storage for Consumers and Back-End Efficiencies for Operators

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Critical Path, Inc, a leading provider of messaging software and services, today announced the launch of Tiered Storage, a real-time multi-tier storage solution that enhances its Memova[R] Messaging portfolio. Tiered storage enables service providers to offer differentiated storage options to consumers and greater storing capacity without increasing overhead costs.

Analysts predict that consumers' annual average data growth is 150%. As more data is stored, service providers need cost-effective, intelligent infrastructure solutions to keep up with consumer demands. As a result, service providers can get caught between needing to respond to increased consumer demand for data storage, the corresponding revenue this generates, and the need to manage the operational costs associated with the storage and usability of this data.

Recognizing this need, Critical Path developed Tiered Storage, a robust mission-critical messaging storage infrastructure solution. Not only does it streamline the storage of large amounts of data, it also allows administrators to provision messaging storage capacity to individual consumer segments based on demand for quality of service, price, and advanced storing capabilities. The enhanced offering includes multiple user preferences and time associated user controls.

This service is especially tailored to high volume service providers who are providing greater storage to customers and who are seeking greater optimization solutions that could otherwise hinder profitability and customer satisfaction.

"According to recent industry research, diverse and high storage messaging capacity is an integral part of service providers' customer loyalty strategies and are expected by many subscribers today," said Don Dew, Chief Technology Officer, Critical Path. "Critical Path is providing innovative solutions such as the Tiered Storage solution to allow operators to reduce costs and build stronger retention plans in today's challenging environment."

Tiered Storage is part of the Memova Messaging portfolio and is available now. For more information, visit www.criticalpath.net.

About Critical Path, Inc.

Critical Path's Memova[R] solutions provide a new and improved email experience for millions of consumers worldwide, helping mobile operators, broadband and fixed-line service providers unlock the potential of email in the mass market. Memova[R] Mobile gives consumers instant, on-the-go access to the Messages that Matter[R] most. Featuring industry-leading anti-spam and anti-virus technology, Memova[R] Anti-Abuse protects consumers against viruses and spam. Memova[R] Messaging provides consumers with a rich email experience, enabling service providers to develop customized offerings for high-speed subscribers. With offices around the globe, Critical Path's messaging solutions are deployed by service providers throughout the world. More information is available at www.criticalpath.net.

Note to Editors:

Critical Path, the Critical Path logo, Messages that Matter, Memova and the Memova logo are the trademarks of Critical Path, Inc., registered in various jurisdictions. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.