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IIJ Technology, Inc. Deploys DataCore SANsymphony™, Realizing Lower Costs and Improved Flexibility of Outsourced Storage Services

Large-Scale, Multi-Vendor Open Storage Network - First of its Kind in Japan

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (December 8, 2003) — DataCore Software Corporation, a leading provider of enterprise-class, open-storage networking software, today announced that it is working with IIJ Technology, Inc., (IIJ-Tech) to enhance IIJ-Tech's storage outsourcing services based on the DataCore SANsymphony™ open storage network platform. The new system utilizes DataCore's industry-pioneering storage management software to create a multi-vendor, consolidated, and efficient storage environment that enables improved company flexibility and scalability. The large-scale multi-vendor storage system is the first 20-terabyte storage system in Japan and is unprecedented in its leverage of technology, size and cost-efficiency. By lowering costs and improving management capabilities, IIJ-Tech is able to offer customers a multiplicity of enhanced services at prices reduced by nearly a fifth compared to previous versions. Kanematsu Electronics Ltd. (KEL), DataCore's general agent in Japan, is responsible for the design and architecture of the new storage system, while Information Services International-Dentsu, Ltd. (ISID) is managing solution proposals and implementation.

"More and more Japanese corporations are implementing large-scale SANs (storage area networks) that require disaster recovery, provisioning, high utilization and high performance," said Peter Thompson, managing director, Asia Pacific for DataCore. "Through our partnership with KEL and ISID, DataCore is able to work with IIJ-Tech to deliver an open, economical, 20-plus terabyte storage system meeting these management requirements for the Japanese market."

SANsymphony software from DataCore provides IIJ-Tech with the core virtualization and centralized management, automation, performance and advanced storage services central to bringing to market a diverse 'menu' of storage services tailored to client needs. IIJ-Tech, no longer restricted to a single storage vendor, is now able to select the hardware best matching the company's requirements in terms of price, performance, and other parameters. SAN from IIJ-Tech primarily uses IBM servers and ADTX storage hardware in delivering an outstanding cost-performance ratio.

Additionally, SANsymphony's automated provisioning features ensure that all types of storage are used and allocated with high-level efficiency and security, fulfilling application servers' needs. SANsymphony also significantly enhances performance for all storage resources, increasing the responsiveness and productivity of application servers. Through the incorporation of the software, IIJ-Tech has been able to realize lower management costs and greater purchasing flexibility.

About IIJ-Tech
IIJ Technology Inc. (IIJ-Tech) was established in November 1996 by IIJ, Sumitomo Corp., Itochu Corp., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Hitachi Software Engineering, Sun Microsystems, Toyota, Hewlett Packard Japan and others. IIJ-Tech provides comprehensive Internet systems integration and consulting services for corporate networks and e-commerce systems.

About Information Services International-Dentsu, Ltd. (ISID)
Information Services International-Dentsu, Ltd. (ISID) was established as a joint venture between Dentsu, Inc., whose motto is "communications excellence," and General Electric Company (GE), a leader in technology, in 1975. ISID provides total solution from consultation to system implementation of EC/SCM/ERP/CRM/PLM/Internet banking among others.

About Kanematsu Electronics Ltd. (KEL)
Kanematsu Electronics Ltd. (KEL) has its origins in Kanematsu Electronics Services Co., Ltd., which was established in 1968 as a subsidiary of the general trading company, Kanematsu Corporation (KEL) designs and implements information systems and supplies operation and consulting services for businesses based on KEL's expertise in information technology. KEL imports, exports, retails, leases, maintains, develops, and manufactures IT system products and software.

About DataCore Software
DataCore Software is an independent software vendor specializing in consolidating, controlling and automating storage for Windows, UNIX, Linux, MacOS and NetWare systems. The company's award-winning SANsymphony software uses Intel-based storage servers running Windows to pool, cache, and replicate data from all the major disk and disk array suppliers. Its innovative technology centralizes storage management for Global 2000 enterprise data centers and powers OEM storage subsystems with advanced features, non-stop availability and unmatched performance. DataCore is privately held with corporate headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. For international office locations and more information, call (877) 780-5111 or visit www.datacore.com.

DataCore, the DataCore logo and SANsymphony are trademarks or registered 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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Corporate Contacts:
DataCore Software
(407) 331 4699
pr@datacore.com

Kaoru Shima
(03) 3511 1711
kaoru.shima@datacore.com

Kanematsu Electronics Ltd.
Fukawa, Yamakawa
(03) 5250 6171
nfukawa@kel.co.jp

Information Services International-Dentsu
Yaginuma, Koizumi
(03) 3228 6100
g-pri@isid.co.jp

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