Index Engines Signs MTI Technology to new Channel Partner Program

HOLMDEL, NJ (November 1, 2005) - Index Engines, a provider of information discovery solutions, today launched a North American channel partner program for its Index Engines enterprise search appliance. This program provides incentives and support for solutions providers and VARs seeking to tap the growing mid to large enterprise market’s search and discovery needs in the key areas of compliance, records management, email archiving and ILM. Index Engines also announced that MTI Technology (NASDAQ SCM: MTIC), a leading multi-national provider of professional services and comprehensive data storage solutions for mid to large-size organizations, has signed on to sell and support Index Engines indexing appliance.

Index Engines North American sales channel program is offered to system integrators and value-added resellers (VARs) with proven expertise in deploying storage area networks (SAN) and advanced enterprise solutions for medium size to large global businesses. The program includes product discounts, marketing and technical support, and subsidized demonstration systems.

"Partnering with solution providers will allow us to leverage their knowledge of complex systems and solutions and provide our clients with world class support and service from the trusted organizations such as MTI,” said Tim Williams, Index Engines founder and CEO.

“MTI has a clear and established position of strength in providing storage solutions to mid to large sized firms nationwide, said Lance Broell, Director of Marketing at MTI Technology. “Offering the Index Engines indexing solution will allow us to expand our offerings and help our customers solve critical business challenges such as improved business productivity, compliance and records management.”

About the Index Engines Appliance

Index Engines provides a highly scalable enterprise search appliance that leverages the data backup environment to perform indexing of unstructured files and email. The appliance sits between enterprise information stores and backup systems (attached to the storage area network), and indexes common file types and Exchange email as it’s backed up. The browser-based interface allows users to perform full text search on files and email regardless of where they reside on the network.

The Index Engines Value Added Reseller program is now available to qualified firms in North America. For more information, contact Index Engines through their website at www.indexengines.com.

About MTI

MTI is a leading multi-national provider of professional services and comprehensive data storage solutions for mid- to large-size organizations. With more than 20 years of expertise as a storage technology innovator, MTI is uniquely qualified to assess, design, implement and support whole office data storage and backup initiatives. As a strategic partner of EMC (NYSE: EMC), MTI offers the best data storage, protection and management solutions available today. By employing a strategic, consultative approach, MTI provides customers with a single point of contact that eliminates complexities while delivering operational efficiencies and competitive advantages. MTI currently serves more than 3,000 customers throughout North America and Europe. Visit www.mti.com for more information.

About the Index Engines

Index Engines Inc. was founded in 2003 by two entrepreneurs, Tim Williams and Gordon Harris. Tim and Gordon are responsible for three technology startups, CrosStor, Tacit Networks, and now Index Engines. CrosStor was a storage operating system company that was sold to EMC (NYSE: EMC) in November of 2000. Tacit Networks is the leader in enterprise file sharing for remote office solutions.

Index Engines has recruited top talent from both leading storage solutions vendors as well as those from the enterprise search space. The company’s mission is to provide innovative solutions that allow businesses to leverage their corporate knowledge so they can more effectively compete in the global marketplace.

Index Engines is privately funded and is located in Holmdel New Jersey. For more information on the Index Engines Appliance, please visit the Index Engines website at www.indexengines.com.
Index Engines is a trademark or registered trademark of Index Engines, Inc. All rights reserved. All product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective organizations.

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