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KOM Networks and NASA Launch Case Study

Ottawa ON, Canada – July 17, 2001
NASA is one of the most recognized agencies in the world with a rich history of tremendous innovation and integrity. Recently, NASA was confronted with a problem. Their process of data recovery from shuttle launches was too cumbersome and resulted in frequent delays. NASA's subcontractor, Space Gateway Support (SGS), which provides IT support to NASA, is responsible for processing the data from approximately 350 shuttle launch measurement sensors for each launch. Somehow, SGS had to make the data recovery process faster and more efficient while still maintaining the highest standards of data integrity. Learn more about how KOM Networks enabled NASA and SGS to significantly reduce the time it took NASA engineers and SGS systems analysts to access critical shuttle launch data. So…read on…the story is just beginning!

"KOM Networks and NASA is definitely a winning combination," commented Dan Tanner, Senior Analyst for Storage and Storage Management at Aberdeen Group. "Here we have a world-renowned space program looking for a more effective solution for storing and accessing its data and along comes KOM Networks with a storage strategy that really delivers. This is a significant achievement for KOM Networks and bodes well for the company's future success."

"This case study shows the true benefits of KOM Networks OptiServer® solution. NASA had a very tough problem to solve, and the OptiServer® solution was able to meet all of their criteria and provide the functionality they required," noted Nancy Marrone, Senior Analyst for Enterprise Storage Group. "KOM Networks has proved their software can be successfully utilized in a very demanding environment."

About KOM Networks

KOM Networks, founded in 1969, is the world leader of innovative storage management software solutions. Pioneers of Data Protection & Retention, KOM Networks' products provide Compliance, Archiving and Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) to over 10,000 installations globally. KOM Networks products are delivered through a worldwide network of value-added resellers, strategic partnerships and alliances.

KOM Networks' easy-to-integrate products let you Simply Manage, Protect, and Serve STORAGE, The Way You Want It. For more information please visit www.komnetworks.com.