FCBrasil to Distribute FarStone Data Backup Software in South America

FCBrasil Ltda., a Brazilian developer of security and network software, has agreed to distribute FarStone hard drive imaging and CD emulation software in South America. Latin America is one of the fastest growing IT markets in the world, with a 25% increase in the number of PCs shipped in the last year alone. Tech spending in Brazil is expected to jump to $32.3 billion by 2011, up from the 2007 level of $20.5 billion.

"As demand for PC systems increases in our region, we recognize the need for better ways to protect these systems"said Reinaldo Ferreira, managing director of FCBrasil. "I look forward to working with FarStone to deliver powerful, yet easy to use system backup and restore solutions to the various segments in our market."

"We are pleased to be working with FCBrasil as we develop a market presence in Latin America," said Tom Fedro, Executive Vice President at FarStone. "FCBrasil represents the first step to providing backup and restore solutions for this region."

ABOUT FCBRASIL

FCBrasil develops and distributes security and networking solutions throughout Latin America. The company partners with leading technology companies in order to offer its customers with best of brand solutions.

ABOUT FARSTONE TECHNOLOGY

Founded in 1993, FarStone Technology develops data backup, hard disk imaging, and CD emulation software. FarStone is an ISO 9001 certified publisher holding multiple technology patents. Headquartered in Irvine, CA, the company licenses its software to corporations, small businesses, educational institutions and consumers worldwide. FarStone's global technology partners include Intel, NEC, Technologies, and Toshiba. For more information, please visit www.farstone.com.