Paragon Software Group Launches New Version of Deployment Manager.

Exclusive, New Multicast Technology Dramatically Reduces the Time and Cost of Deployment for PC Manufacturers

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Paragon Software Group, the leading provider of innovative, reliable technologies and software solutions in the field of storage management and data safety, today announced the launch of Paragon Deployment Manager 8.5 System Builder Edition - a solution that performs rapid and reliable Windows deployment. This solution, designed for System Builders and PC Manufacturers provides a unique and efficient way to roll-out a preconfigured image of the operation system and installed applications to hundreds or thousands of new PCs and create a set of brand new fully-featured, ready-to-work PC configurations in a short time.

This unique combination of technologies is gathered in one product for the first time ever, including:

* Paragon's disk imaging technologies,

* Remote PC booting either with PXE server (via wakeup online) or bootable CDs (Linux, Windows PE or DOS based)

* Reliable Multicast Client

"System Builders today face the pressing challenge of introducing new PCs in the market with customized software configuration, and they need to do it fast," - said Jeffrey W. Hyman, president of Paragon Software Group's US division. "With our unique Multicast Console and bootable Multicast Clients, System Builders can easily establish a fast, simple workflow that can cover just about any deployment situation."

Additional Features include:

* Reliability - Proven technology based on over 10 years of experience with disk imaging technology.

* Enhanced Speed - Image multicasting dramatically reduces deployment time as it delivers one image to many targets at the same time. The deployment process can include a Post-Config stage to customize new PCs.

* Ease of Use - Extremely simple and easy-to-use interface and 1-2-3 Wizards allows IT specialists to create new multicast sessions within a few minutes. No previous experience is necessary!

* Complete Customization - Paragon's Boot Media Builder and bootable Multicast client can be customized to suit any requirements and/or network infrastructure. The Linux/DOS/Windows[R] PE based Recovery CDs allows System Builders to select the environment that works best for their specific situation.

* Vista Compatible - Compatible with all versions of Microsoft Vista!

Availability

Paragon Deployment Manager 8.5 System Builders Edition is scheduled to be introduced at CEBIT 2007 and will become available on the company web site at the same time. Beta versions of the Multicast Console - the major component of the new Deployment Manager - are available on the web site at http://www.deployment-manager.com

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