KOM Networks Awarded Patent for Random Access on Sequential Storage

Adds another building block to its Information Lifecycle Management Technology Strategy

Ottawa ON, Canada - July 13, 2004
KOM Networks, a global leader in storage management software, specializing in Archiving, Security and Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) software solutions, today announced the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted the company U.S. Patent# 6,349,294 entitled "Method of determining and storing indexing data on a sequential data storage medium for supporting random access of data files stored on the medium".

The award of this patent further strengthens the company's technological leadership position and reaffirms its commitment to innovation and ingenuity. KOM Networks developed this technology to deliver an innovative and effective; embedded indexing mechanism that keeps track of the data on sequential media, enabling faster data location and retrieval. This patent is a major technological advancement that will significantly impact performance, reliability and recovery capabilities of any environment by revolutionizing the use of sequential and linear storage devices such as tape as well as random access technologies including Write-Once (Magneto-Optical, UDO and PDD technologies).

"We are extremely pleased with the acceptance of this patent as it demonstrates the incredible talent, dedication and expertise of our engineering, research and development teams. This technology will be incorporated into our product offerings; providing our Customers and Partners with the most flexible, comprehensive and adaptive solutions that will address their needs from basic archiving to regulatory compliance" said Dr. Taher Shaath, Chief Executive Officer of KOM Networks.

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.