Released on = October 11, 2006, 2:57 am

Press Release Author = Quantum/Sonali

Industry = Computers

Press Release Summary =
Quantum Corp. (NYSE:DSS), the leading global specialist in backup, recovery and
archive, today announced the availability of a set of development tools designed to
give application providers the ability to customize the way their applications
interact with Quantum's StorNext® data management software. Known as the StorNext
Application Programming Interface (API) or SNAPI v1.0, developers now have the
ability to build calls into StorNext and drive specific operating behavior tuned to
individual solution needs. With SNAPI, application providers and enterprise
customers will be able to create a tighter integration between their applications
and the StorNext software's data sharing and intelligent archiving functions.










Press Release Body = Bangalore, 11th October, 2006 - Quantum Corp. (NYSE:DSS), the
leading global specialist in backup, recovery and archive, today announced the
availability of a set of development tools designed to give application providers
the ability to customize the way their applications interact with Quantum's
StorNext® data management software. Known as the StorNext Application Programming
Interface (API) or SNAPI v1.0, developers now have the ability to build calls into
StorNext and drive specific operating behavior tuned to individual solution needs.
With SNAPI, application providers and enterprise customers will be able to create a
tighter integration between their applications and the StorNext software's data
sharing and intelligent archiving functions.





"API's act as a key to unlock interoperability within applications in order to
maximize efficient digital work flows for customers," said Thomas Kuehle, vice
president, Digital Media Platform Group, Digital Entertainment Services for
Hewlett-Packard. "Customized interaction between HP's Digital Media Platform and
StorNext allows us to address our customers' needs better and more quickly than
before."



Within HP's Digital Media Platform (DMP) solution, StorNext software is used to
manage and actively archive large digital asset catalogs. With the availability of
SNAPI tools, HP and other solution providers now have the ability to develop
integrated solutions that together better address specific customer environments.



Quantum's StorNext data management software is industry-leading software for
managing digital assets in high-performance workflow and multi-tier archive
settings. The iMoverT technology allows StorNext the ability to move data across
multiple storage tiers, both disk and tape, while maintaining transparent access to
the files for multiple hosts and operating systems.



"In the majority of environments, applications will basically just sit on top of
infrastructure products," said Paul Zuhorski, director, software products for
Quantum. "While this may be okay within smaller or less intensive environments,
larger enterprise customers demand a more robust level of integration. We developed
the StorNext API to allow this next level of interaction, offering hooks into
StorNext's IO operations, reporting and iMover engine."



Application and solution providers, larger customers and Quantum partners can tune
StorNext to better meet individual requirements. They can benefit from, for example,
quality of service data ingest, on-demand data movement and retrieval operation and
a more robust reporting and monitoring capability set through specific API calls to
the StorNext iMover, file system and client code base.



"With the StorNext API, we now have the ability to provide more in-depth reporting,
customize how capacity is allocated and better determine when and where data is
written into and out of the media archives," added Kuehle.



About Quantum

Quantum Corp. (NYSE:DSS) is the leading global storage company specializing in
backup, recovery and archive. Combining focused expertise, customer-driven
innovation, and platform independence, Quantum provides a comprehensive, integrated
range of disk, tape, and software solutions supported by a world-class sales and
service organization. As a long-standing and trusted partner, the company works
closely with a broad network of resellers, OEMs and other suppliers to meet
customers' evolving data protection needs. Quantum Corp., 1650 Technology Drive,
Suite 700, San Jose, CA 95110, (408) 944-4000, http://www.quantum.com.

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Quantum, the Quantum logo, DLT, DLTtape, the DLTtape logo and StorNext are
registered trademarks of Quantum Corporation and its affiliates. iMover is a
trademark of Quantum Corporation and its affiliates. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.

\"Safe Harbor\" Statement under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995: This press release contains \"forward-looking\" statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, without
limitation, statements relating to 1) customer benefits from using the StorNext
Application Programming Interface (API) or SNAPI v1.0 and 2) customer demand for and
Quantum's future sales of such tools, are forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management\'s current
expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. As a result, actual
results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described
herein include, but are not limited to, operational difficulties, unforeseen
technical limitations, unexpected material deviation in product operation, the
ability of competitors to introduce new solutions that compete more successfully
with our solutions, and unanticipated changes in customers' needs or requirements.
More detailed information about these risk factors, and additional risk factors, are
set forth in Quantum\'s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section
entitled \" Risk Factors,\" on pages 32 to 42 in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
filed with the SEC on August 7, 2006 and on pages 14 to 25 in Quantum\'s Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 12,
2006; and those described in any subsequently filed reports. Such reports contain
and identify important factors that could cause actual events and results to differ
materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statement.
Quantum expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter its forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.








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Contact Details = For more information, please contact
Hareeni Shree / Sonali P.S
hareeni@mutualpr.com / sonali@mutualpr.com
9844094951 / 9844489854