ADTX Ranked Number 1 in ATA/SATA Storage Market

Irvine, CA – February 16, 2005 – Advanced Technology and Systems Co., Ltd. (ADTX), a leading manufacturer of reliable and affordable high performance computer storage, announces their number 1 status in ATA/SATA disk storage systems from the results of an independent IDC Japan study.*1

According to Japan ATA/SATA Disk Storage Systems 2005-2008 Forecast and 2004 Review published by IDC Japan, ADTX is the leader based on terabytes shipped and revenue earned for the first six months of 2004.

Additional results from this report show that; in Japan, not only did ADTX have the best figures for terabyte shipments and revenue for the first half of 2004, but ADTX held the highest ATA/SATA system based revenue for the entire year of 2003 as well.

Based on statements from the report, ATA/SATA external disk storage systems will reach 47% of total terabyte shipments in 2008. The report also forecasts that in the Japanese market ATA/SATA revenue will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28% from 2004 to 2008 and that ATA/SATA terabyte shipments will have a 96% CAGR over the same period.

"It is great that we are still recognized as the leaders in ATA and SATA based RAID systems," said Fusahiko Hasegawa, ADTX President and CEO, “We work very hard to produce storage solutions that are superior while being affordable at the same time.”

Naresh Chadha, President of International Operations for ADTX adds, “The goal now is to achieve the recognition from the rest of the world for ADTX’s status of designing and manufacturing the ‘Best in Class’ ATA/SATA RAID solutions.”

Further product and company information can be found on the ADTX web site at http://www.adtx.com/us and by calling (949) 583-2993.

*1 Source: IDC Japan, 12/2004, Japan ATA/SATA Disk Storage Systems 2005-2008
Forecast and 2004 Review (J5030101)
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About Advanced Technology and Systems Co., Ltd. (ADTX)
ADTX, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan with U.S. and European operations located in Irvine, Calif., is a leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality and affordable data storage products such as RAID systems, mirror drives and multimedia storage devices. ADTX SATA RAID systems offer the “Best in Class” storage products with fibre channel or SCSI interfaces for SAN and DAS solutions. Development and manufacturing of the products started over 11 years ago with one of the first IDE / ATA based RAID systems to be introduced. ADTX has grown to become publicly traded on NASDAQ Japan with over 200 employees worldwide and 2004 sales of over $100 Million. For further information visit www.adtx.com/us or call (949) 583-2993.

Press Contact: Naresh Chadha
naresh@adtx.com
(949) 583-2993
15791-A Rockfield Blvd
Irvine, CA 92618