Datalink Names General Managers of Field Operations; Team To Lead All Field Sales and Technical Services Activities.

Business Editors

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 21, 2002

Datalink Corporation (Nasdaq:DTLK), a leading information storage architect, announced today the appointment of Brent Palin and Scott Killebrew as general managers of its field operations organization.

In their new roles, Palin and Killebrew will oversee all day-to-day, field operational activities throughout the United States. Palin will lead the company's sales and technical services organizations in the western United States, spanning both the central and western regions. In the eastern United States, Killebrew's sales and technical services leadership encompasses the northeastern and southeastern regions. Each will develop, align, and execute the company's technical and sales resources to maximize the business value customers receive from Datalink. Prior to these appointments, both most recently held positions as regional sales directors at the company.

"I am pleased to announce these appointments," said Steve Howe, vice president of field operations. "Brent Palin and Scott Killebrew have proven track records of developing and executing customer-driven initiatives. Both will be key contributors as we continue to look for new, expanded, and innovative ways to deliver more value to our customers and partners."

ABOUT DATALINK

Datalink Corporation is a leading information storage architect. The company analyzes, designs, implements, and supports information storage infrastructures that store, protect, and provide continuous access to information. Datalink's specialized capabilities and solutions span storage area networks, network-attached storage, direct-attached storage, and IP-based storage, using industry-leading hardware, software, and technical services. Recent news releases and other information are available at http://www.datalink.com.