Artesia's Teams v3.0 Supports Cygnet's DVD/CD Jukebox; Multi-OS Support for Digital Asset Management.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2000

Cygnet Storage Solutions, Inc. of Milpitas, a privately held company, announces its DVD 100(TM) DVD Jukebox is compatible with Artesia's TEAMS(TM) v3.0 software.

The DVD 100 is a 100-disc DVD-ROM or DVD-RAM jukebox that can be integrated with either two or four-drives in the same footprint. DVD technology has emerged as the storage medium to use for reading and writing digital assets.

DVD 100 is used to centralize prepress and publishing data. It offers its users unparalleled benefits by allowing them to create, store, backup, manage and access hundreds of gigabytes of data for less than four cents per MB. With the DVD 100, you can access up to 470 GB of data from DVD-ROM titles or store up to 260 GB of data onto DVD-RAM discs. This robust storage solution is housed in just 2.5 cubic feet that is slightly larger than a tower PC.

For data that needs to be archived and put into a secure place, the 20-disc DVD-RAM magazine can be extracted from the jukebox, stored in a separate location, and replaced by a new magazine for continued storage. The removed magazine can be inserted into the jukebox and accessed again, if needed.

"Digital Assets can be stored and retrieved using TEAMS v3.0 software and accessed from Windows NT, Windows 98, Mac, and Unix clients. Storage capacity limitations are exceeded when using single discs," said Wayne Augsburger, Cygnet's V.P. of Sales and Marketing. "Artesia's TEAMS software can seamlessly manage all assets that are used by publishing and media professionals."

TEAMS software provides extensions that index, search, assemble, deliver and store all types of rich media. As a result, the user is afforded the right assets at the right place and at the right time to deliver maximized asset value. TEAMS is an open and scalable solution.

"Artesia allows a digital asset to be managed, leveraged and distributed ensuring the maximization of a competitive advantage and commercial success. Its file management software serves as the central framework for a number of business applications by addressing rich medias unique demand on workflow and the creative process," said Charles Lee, Artesia Technologies Product Manager. "The DVD 100 can automatically manage data so that it can be stored on multiple discs while being managed to provide near-line or off-line data."

Lee also stated, "As a pioneer in the development of DVD-RAM jukebox storage technology, Cygnet offers the user a proven means in which to significantly improve access to their creative content and this capability clearly supports TEAMS' ability to deliver enhanced control over this content."

TEAMS is an enterprise-class, fully scalable and modular solution featuring mission-critical features including automatic load balancing, dynamic fault-tolerance and comprehensive administration capabilities. Enterprise class allows the user 24/7 availability. The adoption of a modular, N-tiered architecture allows each logical service to be hosted independently.

"TEAMS link-management features allow for the development of customized products 'on-the-fly' through the linking of different asset types, while XML-based transformers allow assets to be easily reproved for use in other formats including Quark, PDF and virtually any other format in use today," added Lee.

Together, the DVD 100 and TEAMS are established solutions that were developed and are used by some of the world's largest information-intensive organizations in order to harness the power of information for their competitive gain. They provide a powerful rich-media content engine and central storage repository that can handle e-business, corporate branding and new-media initiatives.

The DVD 100 DVD Jukebox is available from Cygnet's authorized resellers with a suggested retail price with two DVD-RAM drives of U.S. $7,800.00. As for TEAMS v3.0 software, contact Artesia directly for pricing information.

For additional information or to ask any questions, please call a digital storage specialist at 800/7CYGNET or visit www.cygnet.com.

Artesia

Artesia Technologies(TM), based in Washington, D.C., is a leading provider of digital asset management solutions. Artesia TEAMS(TM) is selected by organizations seeking to best manage, leverage and distribute their digital content. Artesia can be contacted via ArtesiaTech.com.

Cygnet Storage Solutions, Inc.

Cygnet Storage Solutions, Inc., an ISO9001 certified manufacturer, is a leading provider of an increasingly wide array of CD and DVD storage and automated recording solutions used in commercial and government applications. Cygnet, the first to have integrated DVD-RAM technology into its jukeboxes, has installed its id100, DVD100, InfiniDISC, and InfiniDVD into key applications and has been instrumental in ushering CD and DVD storage and archival solutions into the storage industry mainstream. Its diverse and popular product line includes CD and DVD jukeboxes, CD auto-loading duplicators, towers, network attached storage devices and network servers. Cygnet is headquartered in Milpitas.

For more information about Cygnet, call 1-800-7CYGNET or visit www.cygnet.com.

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