2 TB Hardware Based Virtual Tape Library Solution for Under $9,999

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ADTX and Ultera Systems Partner to Create One of the Best Values for High Performance, Reliable Virtual Tape Solutions Available Today

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For Release 9 a.m. EST
July 22, 2004

2 TB Hardware Based Virtual Tape Library Solution for Under $9,999

ADTX and Ultera Systems Partner to Create One of the Best Values for High Performance, Reliable Virtual Tape Solutions Available Today

Irvine, CA - July 22, 2004 - Advanced Technology and Systems Co., Ltd. (ADTX), a leading provider of reliable and affordable high performance RAID systems, today announced another application for their SCSI interface based P Series SATA RAID systems. By integrating Ultera Systems MirageVL Virtual Tape Controller, users can now own an advanced hardware based Virtual Tape Library (VTL) solution for under $9,999 MSRP.

"We are very excited to be working jointly with Ultera, both companies’ reputations for manufacturing high performance products that are cost effective while being very reliable, is the foundation for a great VTL," according to Naresh Chadha, President of US and European Operations for ADTX, "our competitive price points, long standing reliability and superior performance make ADTX’s products a natural component in Ultera’s Virtual Tape solution."

"All backups, restores and archives are managed by the existing backup software so there is no new software to learn by the customer and integration into existing or new environments is simple," says Mo Nour, President of Ultera Systems. "When integrated with the 2U 8 bay P-series SATA RAID system from ADTX, the MirageVL provides a complete 2 TB VTL for backup and restore with rates near 400 GB/hour for only $9,837 MSRP."

About ADTX
ADTX, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan with U.S. and European operations located in Irvine, Calif., is a leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality and affordable data storage products such as RAID systems, multimedia data storage and mirror drives. Development and manufacturing of the products provided started over 11 years ago with one of the first IDE / ATA based RAID systems to be introduced. ADTX has grown to become publicly traded on NASDAQ Japan with over 200 employees worldwide and 2003 sales of almost $100 Million. For further information visit www.adtx.com/us or call (949) 583-2993.

About Ultera
Founded in 1994, Ultera has designed and delivered high performance controller technology for tape and other removable storage devices. Its product lines are marketed under the trade names; "Mirage", "Striper", "Imager", "LibraryMaster", "RAILMaster", and "ShadowMaster", and sold through OEMs, VARs, Systems Integrators, and Distributors worldwide. Ultera is based in Laguna Hills, Calif. For further information visit www.ultera.com, Email: inform@ultera.com or call (949) 367-8800.

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