Idetix Continues Use of DataMirror's PointBase Technology for Superior Flexibility and Low Total Cost of Ownership.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 2004

Idetix Improves Web Content Management Services

with PointBase Embedded Database 

DataMirror (NASDAQ:DMCX)(TSX:DMC), a leading provider of live, secure data integration solutions, today announced that Idetix, Inc., a provider of Web content management technologies, has extended its use of DataMirror's PointBase Embedded relational database. Idetix's Revize(R) software utilizes PointBase Embedded to store critical Web content and templates. Revize is a platform-independent, "Commercial-off-the-Shelf" Web content management software solution that allows customers to rapidly deploy and easily update Web pages, improving the overall management and control of their Websites.

Customers across all markets - from government and commercial to healthcare and technology - rely on Revize to manage their Web content. Customers include: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.; Computer Consultants of America, Inc.; Danhausen Group; Gulfstream; Hawaii State Civil Defense; Idaho Department of Labor; North York General Hospital (Canada); University of Pennsylvania; and the U.S. Departments of Defense, Homeland Security and Energy.

"As one of PointBase's very first customers, we have always enjoyed the high quality of technology and services offered, and are pleased with PointBase's competitive pricing," says Joe Cottone, COO, Idetix, Inc. "Our robust Web content management services are largely dependant on the superior performance of PointBase Embedded. With this relational database in place, we've lowered development and maintenance costs, and reduced our total cost of ownership."

"In today's volatile business environment, companies are placing increasing importance on implementing technologies that deliver high returns on minimal investments," says Nigel Stokes, CEO, DataMirror. "Idetix's continued confidence in PointBase Embedded attests to the significant value and high satisfaction derived from their implementation. We look forward to further growing this important relationship and ensuring Idetix and other customers continue to receive significant returns on their investment in our technology."

About DataMirror's PointBase Embedded

DataMirror's PointBase Embedded is a full-featured Java relational database that delivers cross-platform portability, a small footprint, and comprehensive security. PointBase Embedded offers a low-cost, J2EE certified solution for the effective storage of metadata, application-specific data or out-of-box tutorials and demonstration materials. This powerful product can be integrated directly within an application making it completely transparent to the end-user. Relying on the capabilities of Java, customers can gain a powerful, flexible database that can be installed and operated with any application, on any platform.

For more information on PointBase Embedded, call 408-961-1100 (toll free: 1-877-238-8798), e-mail [e-mail], or visit www.pointbase.com/pridetix.

About Idetix, Inc.

Idetix, Inc., is an Associate member of National League of Cities and a member of both the National Association of Counties and AUTOMATION ALLEY (Oakland County, Michigan). Founded in 1995, Idetix is a pioneer in Web content management systems. The company develops and markets Revize, an affordable, innovative web content management and delivery system for non-technical people, across multiple market sectors.

Revize is based on an intuitive user approach. It combines sound software architecture with similar state-of-the-art functionality, simplicity, rapid deployment, ease-of-use, and scalability previously found only in more expensive, custom-designed software. For more information about Idetix Software Systems or Revize, contact the company at Idetix Software Systems, 2399 East Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326-1955. Phone: [phone]. For more information, go to: www.idetix.com.

About DataMirror's PointBase Technology

DataMirror's PointBase technology includes leading Java data management and synchronization solutions for the embedded database and data mobility markets. PointBase products are used in Java server applications and

are also embedded within Java applications. The PointBase family of products is the preferred choice for Java mobile data applications found on laptops, PDAs, and other mobile devices. Customers include: Sun Microsystems, BEA Systems, and Macromedia. To learn more, visit www.pointbase.com.

DataMirror (Nasdaq:DMCX; TSX:DMC), a leading provider of live, secure data integration software solutions, gives companies the power to manage and monitor their corporate data in real-time. Over 1,800 companies have transformed their business models and created competitive advantage with DataMirror software, including Debenhams, FedEx Ground, First American Bank, OshKosh B'Gosh, Priority Health, Tiffany & Co., and Union Pacific Railroad. DataMirror is headquartered in Markham, Canada, and has offices around the globe. For more information, visit www.datamirror.com.

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Copyright 2004 DataMirror Mobile Solutions, Inc. PointBase is a registered trademark of DataMirror Mobile Solutions, Inc. DataMirror is a registered trademark of DataMirror Corporation. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Revize is a registered trademark of Idetix, Inc. All other products and services mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.