BakBone's Netvault Receives Resellers' Choice Award From Computer Technology Review.

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SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 2000

BakBone Software (OTCBB:BKBOF) (TSE:BKB.), a global leader in providing storage management software solutions, today announced that its NetVault(TM) storage management software has been awarded the "Reseller's Choice" designation in the latest issue of Computer Technology Review.

The September 2000 edition cites NetVault's DirecSAN(TM) client transfer mode as a breakthrough for Storage Area Networks (SANs) by simplifying and increasing data backup efficiency. "DirecSAN enables data to bypass backup servers on the SAN," wrote CTR editor Mark Ferelli, "thus simplifying the process, reducing bottlenecks associated with SAN-based backup, and maximizing performance and return on investment." The magazine also praises NetVault for "freeing up LAN bandwidth and improving network response time."

"Reseller's Choice" awards from Computer Technology Review, a publication respected for its knowledge and coverage of the storage market, are bestowed upon those products that represent the latest technology innovations for the computer reseller market.

"Only a handful of new products of the hundreds we receive each year are honored with the Reseller's Choice award," said Mark Ferelli, editor-in-chief of Computer Technology Review. "To be chosen, they must not only demonstrate a higher level of technological advantage, but they also must represent an exceptional value to integrators and resellers who provide complete solutions to their customers. BakBone's NetVault meets those criteria."

"We are honored that Computer Technology Review has recognized NetVault's value in simplifying the data backup process," said Jack Corrao, BakBone Software's President and Chief Operating Officer. "As data requirements grow and backup windows continue to shrink, NetVault enables IT managers to exercise more efficient control over their data storage processes with unparalleled ease of use. Through the "Reseller's Choice award," CTR recognizes NetVault's inherent value to companies, for which we are grateful," Corrao added.

NetVault has repeatedly won praise from industry analysts, users and storage-centric resellers since its initial North American debut in August. DirecSAN has a unique modular architecture that allows data to be directly streamed from a backup client on the SAN to a tape storage device, bypassing the backup server, using the Client Transfer Node (CTN). With the DirecSAN CTN mode, data is quickly backed up and retrieved over a Fibre Channel or SCSI network, freeing up LAN-based bandwidth for improved network response time.

NetVault is supported across a wide range of computer platforms, including Windows 2000/NT, Windows 95/98, Novell NetWare, a full complement of UNIX platforms (HP-UX, AIX, Compaq Tru64, SCO UnixWare 7, etc.) and leading Linux platforms such as Caldera RedHat 6.1. In addition, such databases as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle 8i, IBM DB2, Informix for Solaris, Informix for Tru64 and Sybase for Windows NT are supported.

About BakBone Software, Inc.

BakBone Software(TM) (TSE: BKB, OTC: BKBOF) is an international storage management software company that develops and globally distributes industry-leading storage management solutions to the open systems markets, providing data protection and management solutions scalable from workgroup to enterprise that will grow with a company's needs.

BakBone's NetVault(TM) storage management software is designed to provide unparalleled robustness, and unmatched data protection and recovery to meet the challenges of today's computing infrastructures. NetVault's comprehensive but easy to use features include versatile modular design, advanced SAN support and specialized on-line application backup. The very core of the product is designed with high bandwidth data transfers in mind and designed to ensure that performance is not compromised.

BakBone's corporate headquarters is located at 10145 Pacific Heights Boulevard, San Diego, Ca. 92121. Its stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is included on the TSE 300 Composite, S&P/TSE Canadian SmallCap and TSE 200 indices. For more information on BakBone products, call 858-450-9009, e-mail [e-mail], or access BakBone's web site at www.bakbone.com.

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