UniTrends Software Corp. Unveils PC ParaChute for PC Crash Recovery; PC ParaChute Introduces Automated Backup/Recovery Solution to Protect Desktops, Servers from Y2K Disasters.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 1999--

UniTrends Software Corp., a leading producer of enterprise-wide cross-platform backup solutions, announced the release of PC ParaChute(TM), which seamlessly and automatically protects and recovers data stored on any network attached Intel-based PC without direct end user involvement. In addition to backing up PC-stored data, PC ParaChute enables a network administrator to fully recover a system that crashes back into fully functioning condition without re-installing the operating system, add-ons, registry, upgrades and software packages.

PC ParaChute provides IS managers with a powerful data protection tool. The software schedules system backup to a central server and fully verifies that data has been protected down to the bit level. All backup and protection data is logged and catalogued so administrators can reference the information, locally or remotely.

PC ParaChute provides full integration with a company's normal backup and recovery software and provides complete Y2K protection. Using the most cost-effective method for storing large volumes of data, PC ParaChute provides centralized management and control as well as after-the-fact verification. PC ParaChute also optimizes free space to reduce the volume of data transfers across the network for better bandwidth utilization. Since PC ParaChutes' crash protection backups are performed from a bootable floppy that is generated on the fly, users and IS management don't have to worry about open or locked files and, all registry entries are fully backed up. All information in the file system is protected, including the partition table and startup instructions.

IS managers can easily create the custom bootable diskette centrally and schedule the backup and verify process. When system problems occur, they can use the single bootable diskette and the latest cataloged backup to fully recover the system without having to reinstall the base operating system, patches, OS configuration, applications and stored data. Industry experts estimate that reloading all of the software and rebuilding the system following a disaster can take six to eight hours. With PC ParaChute the process is a mere 18 minutes.

"Backup, data protection, system recovery, Y2K conformance, you name it and desktop users don't do it," said Michael Peterson, president of Strategic Research. "Centralized, fully automated solutions such as the UniTrends PC ParaChute are essential to manage the chaos and reduce the cost of ownership in any business network."

Backup Professional's unattended scheduler can schedule PC ParaChute backups on Windows 3.x/95/98/NT, Solaris Intel, BSDI, Linux, Novell, Unixware and SCO platforms. Other platforms can be manually backed up with PC ParaChute on an as-needed basis.

UniTrends Software Corporation is a 10-year-old technology innovator specializing in providing powerful backup and recovery software tools. The firm is best known for its robust backup engine, CTAR(TM) (Compressing Tape Archiver) and System Crash Air-Bag(a). For complete information on PC ParaChute, contact your local authorized UniTrends Software reseller or contact UniTrends at 1601 Oak St., Suite 201, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, 800/648-CTAR, 843/626-2827, fax [phone], or visit our web site at http://www.unitrends.com.

PC ParaChute, Backup Professional and CTAR are trademarks of UniTrends Software Corporation.

(a)System Crash Air-Bag is a trademark of LoneStar Talent. Others are trademarks or trade names of their respective owners.

Editor's Note: PC Parachute screen shots and software for eval, as well as other UniTrends' software products are available by contacting JPR Communications at 818/386-0403, or email: [e-mail]