Accutech Data Signs Distribution Agreement with Quantum.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

VENTURA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 2003

-- Specialty Wholesaler to Sell Complete Line of Industry Leading

DLTtape Media Products --

Accutech Data Supplies, a specialty wholesaler of data media and supplies, has signed a distribution agreement with Quantum Corporation (NYSE: DSS) to sell the full line of industry leading DLTtape(TM) media through its nationwide distribution channel. Through the distribution agreement, Accutech will have access to the full line of Quantum-branded DLTtape media products including the entry-level DLTtape media to the high-end Super DLTtape media, offering a clear compatible upgrade path as customers' storage demands grow.

"DLTtape is the tape storage brand most companies trust their backup and archiving needs to," said Wade Runestad, Vice President for Accutech. "Adding Quantum's DLTtape media to our line of product offerings will bolster our storage product line and help us better meet our customers' needs."

"Accutech's data storage media channel is a natural fit for Quantum DLTtape media, and the company is a welcome addition to Quantum's distribution channel partners," said Tim Cousins, DLTtape media marketing manager for Quantum. "Accutech's ability to reach established markets with its highly personalized service will further broaden the availability of Quantum's DLTtape media."

About Accutech

Accutech Data Supplies, Inc. is a privately held specialty wholesaler of data media and IT supplies. Since its inception in 1992, Accutech has focused completely on serving the needs of VAR's and resellers nationwide, offering products from more than 40 of the industry's most recognizable brand names. Accutech is noted for sound fiscal management and remarkable growth with high customer/employee/vendor satisfaction.

Accutech is known for data media products such as mid-range & high capacity tape cartridges such as DLTtape, Super DLTtape and LTO. The

company is headquartered in Ventura, CA. For additional information, visit www.accutechdata.com or call 800-759-3001 or send an email to [e-mail].

About DLTtape Products

DLTtape products offer customers the flexibility to implement a single technology family across their enterprise, from the value-oriented DLT VS80, to the third generation of super drives, the SDLT 600 being delivered to market later this year. Customers can now scale their data protection needs on one platform that offers unparalleled compatibility and investment protection. Quantum continues to advance tape technology in its diagnostic suite of tools such as DLTSage, and is committed to delivering one terabyte of information on a single tape cartridge by 2007. Like previous generations of DLTtape drives, Super DLTtape(TM) products are compatible with all major systems, platforms and ISVs.

With an installed base of nearly two million DLTtape drives in use and 100 million DLTtape media cartridges shipped, DLTtape technology is the standard for tape backup and archiving of business-critical data for the mid-range enterprise.

Quantum and the Quantum logo are trademarks of Quantum Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. DLT, DLTSage, DLTtape, DLT VS, SDLT and Super DLTtape are trademarks of Quantum Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.