DATA PROTECTION INTRODUCED BY IBM

IBM EXPANDS DATA PROTECTION SOFTWARE PORTFOLIO TO WINTEL CUSTOMERS Technology from FilesX Acquisition Strengthens Tivoli Storage Manager Portfolio

INDIA, Bangalore � August 22, 2008 � IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a new suite of integrated data protection solutions designed to help WindowsIntel customers deal with the challenges of quick and efficient data backups and restores to meet business, legal and regulatory requirements.


According to the IDC AP Enterprise Server Tracker, Q1 2008, the number of x86 units shipped in 2007 were 126,940 and forecasted at 148,467 in 2008. With almost this entire infrastructure generating business critical data, the need for data management, backup and recovery focused at Windows and x86 market is greater than ever.

IBM new Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack software will enable IBM Tivoli to cater to a completely new market segment of x86 customers on Windows at competitive price points and functionalities. In particular, this offering will help small-to-midsized businesses (SMBs) and remote locations, which typically lack dedicated IT staff but have to deal with mounting storage concerns.


The new IBM Tivoli Storage Manager FastBack solutions are available now. For more information on the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager family, visit http://www-306.ibm.com/software/tivoli/products/storage-mgr/