DataMirror Launches DataWorld Business Partner Program at PartnerWorld 2001; New Partner Program Provides Premium Support for DataMirror Business Partners.

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ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2001

PartnerWorld 2001

DataMirror Corporation (Nasdaq:DMCX) (TSE:DMC.), a leading provider of e-Business data integration and resiliency solutions, today announced the official launch of DataWorld, the Company's new Business Partner Program. DataMirror now has more than 100 Business Partners who will participate in the DataWorld Program including Avnet Enterprise Solutions, a leading value-added IT infrastructure architect, specializing in data storage and protection, server consolidation and management and network integration solutions.

"DataMirror is a unique extension of our infrastructure solutions that offer strategic and competitive advantages to businesses today," said Terry Cain, Vice President, Software Business Unit for Avnet Enterprise Solutions. "Avnet Enterprise Solutions has been a DataMirror Business Partner for almost two years and DataMirror has shown a strong commitment to supporting the integrated business-centric solutions we deliver to our customers. We are also pleased with DataMirror's high standard of quality and service through its extensive partner training programs and targeted marketing assistance. With the launch of DataWorld, we look forward to future joint opportunities that will benefit both companies."

DataMirror's new streamlined partner program offers Business Partners access to a wide range of resources, individual support and expertise to best suit their needs and augment the Company's indirect sales channels. DataMirror announced the details of DataWorld at PartnerWorld 2001, IBM's annual business partner conference with a global audience of leading companies from across the industry spectrum.

"The objective of the DataWorld Partner Program is to give our Business Partners exclusive access to the tools and support infrastructure they require to successfully market DataMirror software solutions worldwide," said Stewart Ritchie, Vice President, Sales, Americas for DataMirror Corporation. "DataWorld has been created with the needs of our partners in mind as they play a vital role in DataMirror's success. We expect the new program to significantly increase our indirect sales channels and allow us to expand the reach of DataMirror's world famous customer experiences."

About DataWorld

The DataWorld Partner Program is comprised of three membership levels including Platinum, Gold and Silver status. This structure is designed to match the specific support needs of each Business Partner and provide an array of options upon joining the program. Each level requires varying degrees of commitment by the partner ranging from Silver status which includes a commission based on customer referrals to Platinum status that offers comprehensive marketing and sales benefits along with extensive product and implementation training.

Platinum and Gold Partners will receive extensive benefits such as corporate marketing and financial assistance, joint partnership opportunities, sales and technical training as well as technical resources and field support. Additionally, DataWorld members have exclusive access to reseller information and support on the DataMirror Business Partner web site.

For more information about DataWorld or if you are interested in becoming a DataMirror partner, please visit the reseller section of the DataMirror web site at www.datamirror.com/resellers/partnership.

About DataMirror Corporation

DataMirror (Nasdaq: DMCX; TSE: DMC) delivers solutions that let customers integrate their data for competitive insight and e-Business resiliency. DataMirror's comprehensive family of products includes advanced real-time capture, transform and flow (CTF) technology, that gives customers the instant access, integration and availability they demand today, across all computers in their business.

Over 1,300 companies use DataMirror to integrate their data. Real-time data drives all business. DataMirror is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and has offices worldwide. DataMirror has been ranked in the Deloitte and Touche Fast 500 as one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America. For more information, call 1-800-362-5955 or visit the DataMirror web site at www.datamirror.com.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Forward-looking statements in this press release, including statements regarding DataMirror Corporation's business which are not historical facts, are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ from those forward-looking statements. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, please see DataMirror Corporation's periodic filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory authorities.

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