Crossroads Systems Partners with Apptis to Provide Business Information Assurance Solutions; New Partner to Provide Comprehensive Business Information Assurance Solutions to Enterprise and Government.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Crossroads Systems, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: CRDS), a leading provider of Business Information Assurance (BIA) solutions, today announced its selection of Apptis, Inc. as a Crossroads BIA partner. A provider of solutions to enterprise and government for nearly two decades, Apptis was included in Federal Computer Week's list of "Top 20 Integrators" for 2005 and ranked 33rd in Washington Technology's "Top Fed 100" listing this year.

As a strategic partner in the Crossroads BIA Partner Program, Apptis is set to deliver Crossroad's line of BIA solutions, including StrongBox and SurePath information assurance tools, as enhancements to its existing security, storage and business continuity solutions. The Crossroads-Apptis partnership positions both companies to respond to the growing demand for strategic, comprehensive information assurance solutions in both the public and private sectors.

"We are very excited to be working so closely with Crossroads as a partner in the BIA Partner Program," said Phil Horvath, Chief Technology Officer at Apptis. "This partnership will allow both Apptis and Crossroads to leverage deep, combined expertise and experience in order to address the urgent need for strategic information assurance solutions for corporate and government organizations."

"Crossroads' partnership with Apptis demonstrates continued momentum for the Crossroads BIA Partner Program," said Allan Ignatin, Chief Technology Officer at Crossroads. "We are extremely pleased to have Apptis join our program, as Apptis is trusted by some of the federal government's most sensitive organizations to secure some of our nation's most critical information. Apptis is uniquely positioned to provide our comprehensive suite of BIA solutions to our joint customers. In addition, Apptis possesses the contract vehicles and practices that can significantly streamline the adoption of our StrongBox, SurePath and NearEdge lines of security BIA solutions. Crossroads is delighted to announce its partnership with Apptis and recognizes its importance in spreading the BIA initiative."

About the Crossroads BIA Partner Program

To qualify for the Crossroads BIA Partner Program, prospective partners are asked to complete an application form and demonstrate an extensive breadth of expertise in security or storage. Jointly, Crossroads and its selected BIA partners identify and close regional, national and global opportunities for the sale of Crossroads' BIA solutions.

Potential partners should apply online at https://partners.crossroads.com/access/SignUp.asp. For more information on the Crossroads BIA Partner Program, visit Crossroads' Web site at www.crossroads.com/partners/biaprogram/ or contact Jo McCausland at 512-928-7553 or [e-mail].

About Apptis Inc.

For more than two decades, Apptis has been providing IT solutions and services to government and industry. Applying leading technologies to diverse needs, Apptis delivers inspiring solutions that are agile, trusted and business-aligned for optimized performance. The company's robust enterprise-wide capabilities include Program Management, Enterprise Management, Systems Engineering, Information Assurance, Network and Communications Solutions, and Applications Development and Integration. The company values integrity and partnership, encouraging its knowledgeable, ethical and flexible professionals to build strong collaborative relationships with customers. Apptis is privately held with headquarters in Chantilly, VA. For more information on Apptis Inc., please visit www.apptis.com.

About Crossroads Systems, Inc.

With headquarters in Austin, Texas, Crossroads Systems is a leading provider of Business Information Assurance (BIA) solutions. Solutions from Crossroads serve the growing needs of data storage, business continuity, disaster recovery, information protection, risk management and business information assurance markets. Crossroads' offerings are designed to help companies store, manage and ensure the security, resiliency and access to their critical enterprise information. Crossroads' products are embedded in solutions from companies such as EMC, HP, Quantum and SUN. Crossroads (CRDS.PK) is currently traded on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) and is a member of several key industry associations such as the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA). For more information about Crossroads Systems, please visit www.crossroads.com or call 1-866-BUY-CRDS / 1-866-643-7148.

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