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Sanbolic’s Advanced File System for DVR Security Technology to be Demonstrated at CeBIT 2005
Sanbolic’s SAN Software, Melio FS and LaScala, to be Showcased with Digi-Data and JOIN; Solution Targeted at Security Market

Watertown, Massachusetts, USA, March 4, 2005 – At the upcoming CeBIT conference and exhibition (Hannover, Germany March 10 – 16, 2005.), Sanbolic Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of storage area network (SAN) software for shared storage solutions, will be showcasing an application of its latest software solution for the security market on the Digi-Data stand (Hall 1, Stand 7g 2).

Digi-Data will demonstrate Sanbolic’s latest version of its Melio FS™ Clustered File System and LaScala™ Clustered Volume Manager with the JOINPRO Video Surveillance System and Digi-Data's own STORM® Xtreme Storage. The new combined solution is a high-capacity video surveillance system capable of supporting 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).

“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, Sanbolic has 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.

"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."

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 solution offers the ideal solution for networked surveillance applications of all sizes in government, corporate and industrial environments, urban monitoring and airport surveillance applications.

Rod Russell, General Manager of JOIN operations in North America stated, “A JOINPRO network can consist of 3800+ servers. Without Sanbolic, the utilization of RAID would be very cumbersome and limited in large video storage solutions.”

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.

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 +1 410 730 6880.

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.

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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