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JOINPRO Video Surveillance System is Released, Delivering Scalable, High-Capacity Digital Security Technologies
JOIN Computer & Control Launches Advanced DVR Security Technology in Partnership with Digi-Data Corp. and Sanbolic

COURTENAY, British Columbia, Jan. 25, 2005 - JOIN Computer & Control, a manufacturer of enterprise class Digital Video Recorders (DVR), Network Video Recorders (NVR) and Facility Management Platforms, announces the immediate availability of its JOINPRO Video Surveillance System.

Based on JOIN's technology, coupled with Digi-Data's STORM® Xtreme Storage Management technology and Sanbolic's Melio and LaScala products, JOINPRO delivers a scalable, high-capacity video surveillance solution that provides:

Support from 1 to 61,200 video/audio channels capturing from analog cameras, IP cameras and IP web servers in a wide range of capture speeds (1/16th to 30 fps per channel).

Support for multiple resolutions (QCIF, CIF, 2CIF, DCIF, 4CIF and D1) and several compression methods (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, MPEG-4/H.264 and MJPEG).

Extended video storage through the combination of Digi-Data's storage technology, offering a high-availability, no single point of failure storage management technology expandable to 330TB per system and Sanbolic's revolutionary file system which enables data sharing and freedom from LUN/volume size limitations imposed by standard operating systems.

Optional integrated DVR Facility Management Platform compatible with hundreds of devices and systems, including Access Control, HVAC, Parking Lot Management, Time and Attendance. DI/DO, Professional Alarm Access, ID Control, Electronic Guide, Building Monitor and Control, A/D and POS.

"JOINPRO excels at bringing together many different inputs into a sensible GUI that allows customers to manage their environments instead of their technology," said Rod Russell, General Manager of JOIN's North American operations.

"Traditional storage systems for surveillance video applications have until now been limited by the number of DVR systems that can be supported by a storage volume. Through this shared project JOIN's partners have managed to build a scalable, networked camera surveillance system that is able to capture and transport high volumes of quality video anytime, anywhere," said Eva Helen, VP of Business Development at Sanbolic, Inc.

Through the combination of Digi-Data's storage, and Sanbolic's Melio File system and LaScala volume management software, JOIN has created a cost- efficient storage solution that is easy to install, deploy and manage. The open-system shared-SAN architecture makes it easier to build midsize to very large networked video systems that are efficient in real-time displaying, as well as short-term and long-term video archiving. The JOINPRO system offers the ideal solution for networked surveillance applications of all sizes in government, corporate and industrial environments, urban monitoring and airport surveillance applications.

"Only through a joint effort of three best of breed technology providers could a solution so dynamic and powerful be created," said Vince Scarlata, Director of Worldwide Channel Sales for Digi-Data. "Each component in the JOINPRO system offers the industry's best in functionality, reliability, and specifications. When JOINed together they create a system unmatched by any other."

JOINPRO will be marketed through a network of systems integrators who focus on the security market. End users and Resellers interested in this solution should contact JOIN directly.

About JOIN Computer & Control
JOIN Computer and Control was established in 1995 to provide network management, software research and system integration in the fields of computers and control. JOIN's pioneer product was a single application entitled Central Telecommunication Management System. This product formed the foundation on which JOIN has developed JOINPRO2000-TIMP (Totally Integrated Management Platform), an intelligent platform used to set and monitor parameters in hundreds of third party devices and systems. JOINPRO reacts to the outputs of these devices and systems automating facility management and increasing security. More information is available at www.dvrs.ca. All international inquires can be made through email at info@dvrs.ca or by phone at 1-250-897-0554.

About Digi-Data Corporation
Digi-Data Corporation, based in Columbia, MD, is a leading manufacturer of high performance storage systems and controllers with over 55,000 systems installed worldwide. Since 1960, Digi-Data has engineered its products to the highest standards, combining proven technologies and innovative thinking to continually achieve unprecedented levels of performance, reliability, scalability, and ease of management. More information is available at www.digidata.com, via email at info@digidata.com or by calling 410-730- 6880.

About Sanbolic, Inc.
Sanbolic, Inc. is a privately held company located in Watertown, Massachusetts. Sanbolic's products address the growing customer need for tools that simplify data storage management, increase system flexibility, and enable high bandwidth shared access to data. The product offerings are Melio FS, an advanced symmetrical cluster file system, LaScala, a symmetrical cluster volume manager, and Kayo, volume sharing software. Sanbolic distributes its products worldwide through a network of distributors, OEMs, VARs and system integrators. Further information about Sanbolic can be found on its website www.sanbolic.com.

Sanbolic, Kayo, LaScala, and Melio FS are registered trademarks of Sanbolic, Inc. All other company and product names contained herein are trademarks of the respective holders.

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