Computer Tech Partners with DataCore Software to Deliver iSCSI Storage Networks and "Best of Breed" Virtual Infrastructure Solutions

Texas-based Solution Provider Showcases SANmelody Disk Servers

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (April 7, 2005) — DataCore Software today announced that Computer Tech, an advanced IT solutions provider, has joined DataCore's SANvantageSM iSCSI Partner Program. Computer Tech will leverage its expertise and services to address critical customer needs: storage pooling, disaster recovery, faster disk-based backups, and simple ways to manage and serve up expansion disk space across a network. DataCore provides simple and affordable iSCSI disk servers, advanced storage networking software and the cost savings and flexibility of delivering storage services across a virtual infrastructure. As an established systems integrator specializing in remote access and web-based applications, network security, wireless technologies, network infrastructures and comprehensive data storage solutions, Computer Tech has the people and know how to serve and deploy problem-solving solutions to a broad range of customers through its headquarters in Houston, TX and branch offices in Dallas, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona.

Computer Tech will be able to address the needs of businesses looking to enter the realm of shared storage by leveraging leading-edge solutions such as SANmelody™, the simplest yet most powerful iSCSI SAN in the marketplace. Existing storage area network users will benefit from a cost-effective alternative to traditional storage arrays, and advanced users will be able to deploy virtual infrastructures by leveraging advanced features such as Virtual Capacity, available on all DataCore solutions.

According to Paul Graff, Branch Manager at Computer Tech in Houston, Texas, "Computer Tech is no newcomer to formulating and recommending strategic IT solutions, and has spent the last five of its 21 years in business, analyzing and fine-tuning its formulation for what it considers 'best of breed' storage networking and disk serving solutions. Meeting 'best of breed' criteria means we have worked hard to find products that deliver the best in class price, performance, features, and scalability. We are convinced that our inclusion of DataCore's SANmelody and SANsymphony in our front line integration is the right choice for our customers."

"We want 'best of breed' partners that have the skill sets and expertise to deliver quality solutions to complement our software. We are proud to add Computer Tech to the DataCore family. They understand that it takes a combination of great products and great people to deliver top notch solutions. Computer Tech's focus on excellence, driven by personalized relationships and a commitment to customer satisfaction, truly sets them apart," stated George Teixeira, CEO of DataCore Software.

Computer Tech will be showcasing DataCore as a key component of its IT solution portfolio at the Houston ITEC event on May 11-12, 2005. "This will be an opportunity for IT and business leaders in the area to see leading technology which solves real-world challenges — DataCore's solutions enable a flexible virtual world that includes manageable networks with excellent data protection, access, and automatic storage," says Graff.

About Computer Tech
Computer Tech delivers "best of breed" business solutions for securing, managing, and accessing your business data. As specialists in network security, network infrastructure and data storage, remote access and wireless, and web-based applications, Computer Tech serves enterprise and medium-sized businesses in healthcare, banking & financial, legal, and petrochemical vertical markets. Computer Tech is a 21-year old, Texas-based business that's run by industry veterans who understand business and the importance of using technology to help each customer's business make money, save money, and reduce risk. Due to rapid and consistent growth, Computer Tech now owns offices in major cities: Houston, Dallas and Phoenix. Today, Computer Tech remains a privately held company and is a qualified Minority Owned Business. http://www.computertech.com.

About DataCore Software
DataCore Software fundamentally changes the economics of managing storage with innovative software that combines advanced functions and services with the agility and savings of hardware independence. The company's award-winning SANsymphony and new low-cost SANmelody disk server software products provide unprecedented purchasing flexibility and future-proofing by empowering customers to fulfill portability and price/performance requirements across a broad choice of systems and devices. Small to Medium Enterprises, Global 2000 data centers and OEM storage subsystems rely on this comprehensive product portfolio to deploy disk servers, to easily add capacity expansion and to centralize and automate storage management for Windows, UNIX, Linux, MacOS and NetWare systems. DataCore is privately held with corporate headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. For international office locations and more information, call (877) 780-5111 or visit www.datacore.com.

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