Adaptec Delivers Continuous Data Protection Software for Automated Backup of Client Data

Adaptec, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPT), a global leader instorage solutions, today announced the availability of StorAssure PersonalEdition software, an easy-to-use and cost-effective continuous dataprotection (CDP) solution for automatically backing up files from clientdesktops or laptops to a network attached Snap Server. StorAssure runsunattended in the background, saving file changes as they occur and givingindividuals, small office and remote office users the security of knowingthat their valuable data is being protected.

A majority of small and medium businesses do not consistently backup theclient data stored on employee desktops and laptops. Without dataprotection or a strategy to recover this business-critical information,small and medium business users continue to put their data at risk.

"Data protection is growing in importance at small- and medium-sizedbusinesses," said Brad Nisbet, program manager with IDC. "Products likeAdaptec's StorAssure help ease the pain associated with backup and recoverymanagement."

StorAssure's simple configuration wizards allow users to quickly set up andcustomize the automated backup of their data. The use of 'rules' allowsusers to specify the types of files to protect by application, file type orcustomized include/exclude lists. StorAssure also supports saving multipleversions of changed files, providing even greater protection against filecorruption or accidental deletion. StorAssure is optimized for the mobileworkforce, providing automatic offline logging, network detection, andbattery saving features that laptop users require. If a laptop is lost orfiles are accidentally deleted or corrupted, StorAssure guides the userthrough the process of recovering files and restoring data quickly andeasily.

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"Companies are beginning to realize what it would cost them if the valuabledata on their employees' laptop and desktop systems is lost," said MarkPollard, vice president of marketing for the Storage Systems and SolutionsGroup at Adaptec. "Now, with StorAssure there is a solution that doesn'trequire any IT resources to implement, continuously protects data withoutanyone even knowing its running, and is so easy-to-use that users canrestore data on their own."

StorAssure is the newest addition to Adaptec's portfolio of data managementand protection software that also includes BakBone's NetVault backup andrecovery software, Server-to-Server (S2S) Synchronization v2 for simplifieddata replication and Snap Enterprise Data Replicator (Snap EDR), ahigh-performance, network-optimized data replication and managementsoftware solution. Product information and specifications are available atwww.snapserver.com.

Pricing and Availability

Adaptec StorAssure Personal Edition software will be available in Marchthrough distribution partners and the Adaptec online store. The productcan be used with all Snap Servers including the newly announced Snap Server510, 520 and 550 (see press release dated 2/21/06). Pricing for StorAssurePersonal Edition is $35 U.S. MSRP per Windows client. Adaptec offers a45-day free trial of StorAssure Personal Edition to enable customers totest this solution in their environments prior to purchase. For moreinformation, please visit www.snapserver.com.

About Adaptec

Adaptec, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADPT) provides trusted storage solutions thatreliably move, manage, and protect critical data and digital content.Adaptec's software and hardware-based solutions are delivered throughleading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and channel partners toprovide storage connectivity, data protection, and networked storage toenterprises, government organizations, medium and small businesses, andconsumers worldwide. Adaptec is an S&P Small Cap 600 Index member. Moreinformation is available at www.adaptec.com.

Note: Adaptec, the Adaptec logo, Snap Server, StorAssure and StorAssurelogo are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in somejurisdictions. All other trademarks are owned by their respective owners.

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