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DataCore's SANsymphony Only Storage Virtualization Product in InfoWorld Reader's Choice Award Issue

Editors and Readers Recognize DataCore's SANsymphony as One of the Top Five Storage Products

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (June 20, 2001) -- DataCore™ Software, the leading provider of storage virtualization and networking software, today announced that its SANsymphony™ storage virtualization and networking software solution was selected as one of the top five storage products of the year in InfoWorld's, Reader's Choice Award issue. DataCore's SANsymphony was the only virtualization software product and ranked along with EMC Software, Network Appliance, Nishan and Sun in the storage category.

"Once again, DataCore and SANsymphony have proven to be a stand-out in this fast- moving storage networking market," said George Teixeira, president and CEO of DataCore. "DataCore's contribution to the exciting storage networking market is recognized by InfoWorld, our customers and industry observers. This honor further strengthens the strong customer acceptance that we have seen for our open systems storage networking software and demonstrates that SANsymphony is the market leader in this space."

SANsymphony, the cornerstone of 'Powered by DataCore' storage networking management solutions, was nominated as one of the most innovative products available in the growing market for storage solutions. InfoWorld editors, writers and industry analysts nominated companies and products that they felt set a new standard for innovation and business value across a broad range of categories. The list was then voted on by the publication's subscribers to reach the top technologies in each category.

"This is a significant endorsement for SANsymphony and our vision to provide a truly open, flexible storage solution," said Ken Horner, DataCore's vice president of marketing. "The results, coming from both industry experts and knowledgeable readers, demonstrate the ongoing business need for the best storage networking solutions."

InfoWorld's coverage of the Reader's Choice Awards can be found at: http://iwsun4.infoworld.com/articles/fe/xml/01/06/04/010604feawards.xml.

InfoWorld provides in-depth technical analysis on key products, solutions and technologies for sound buying decisions and business gain. A premier resource for IT managers, the magazine is read by more than 374,000 subscribers.

In addition to the InfoWorld honor, DataCore and SANsymphony have also been the recipient of an Editor's Choice Award from Computer Technology Review, Product of the Year Award for 2000 from I/O Industry, a "Top 50 Companies to Watch" by DigitalSouth and "Top 100 Emerging Companies to Watch in 2001" by Computerworld.

Virtualization Software Gives Storage Networks New Life and Cuts Costs
DataCore's SANsymphony is the only software solution for managing storage area networks with mixed-hardware environments. The product delivers extremely rapid ROI by allowing users to maximize existing hardware resources - allocating storage capacity from wherever it is available to wherever it is needed. The software also makes it possible for users to seamlessly add the most cost-effective hardware solutions to meet growing needs for additional storage.

SANsymphony supports today's 24x7 business environments, letting users make storage moves, additions and changes with without disruption. Its powerful caching technology significantly enhances network performance and the product provides unprecedented enterprise-level data protection for maximum uptime and fault tolerance.

About InfoWorld Media Group
InfoWorld Media Group delivers in-depth analysis of enterprise technology and strategies combined to deliver insight into vital business solutions through its integrated online, print, research and events channels. In an era when technology is more critical to business success than ever before, InfoWorld Media Group provides senior IT level expertise for executives such as CTOs and CIOs on how technology drives specific business benefits such as revenue growth, relationship management, and enhancing organizational efficiencies.

InfoWorld Media Group's coverage of key technologies, products and trends that assist IT professionals in leveraging technology for business advantage is substantiated by original research done in InfoWorld's $23 million, dedicated multi-platform, enterprise test center. Since 1978, InfoWorld has performed the industry's most trusted testing of technology and products. To learn more about InfoWorld, go to www.infoworld.com.

About DataCore Software
DataCore™ Software Corporation is the leader in storage virtualization and networking software. The Company's SANsymphony™ storage infrastructure software converts `islands' of disparate storage into networked storage pools, enabling the easy allocation of storage capacity on an as-needed basis, using a simple 'drag-and-drop' interface. Now administrators can move these 'virtual' volumes among different servers - regardless of the underlying operating system. DataCore distributes its software products through channel and OEM partners worldwide. Founded in 1998 by some of the industry's most respected storage technologists, DataCore is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., with subsidiaries and branch offices worldwide. For more information, call (877) 780-5111 or visit www.datacore.com.

DataCore, the DataCore Logo, and SANsymphony are trademarks of DataCore Software Corporation. Other DataCore product or service names or logos referenced herein are trademarks of DataCore Software Corporation.

All other products, services and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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