KOM Networks to showcase its Compliance solution at Optical Laser’s Solutions Roadshow

KOMunity enhanced channel support program addresses the needs of KOM Networks Partners

Ottawa ON, Canada – February 6, 2006
KOM Networks, a global leader and developer of storage management software solutions is presenting real-world solution case studies validating use of KOMworx for Regulatory Compliance and Archiving at the Optical Laser Solutions Roadshow scheduled for February 7, 9 and 16 in Chicago, Detroit and Atlanta respectively. KOM will also highlight details of its channel support program.

“It is exciting to see Compliance and Archiving focused resellers and integrators exchanging information on this rapidly emerging and important marketplace,” said Dr. Taher Shaath, CEO of KOM Networks. “We look forward to introducing our channel to KOMworx Governance solutions and the competitive sales initiatives we have available to help them grow their business and achieve their goals.”

KOM Networks provides solutions for the Financial, Healthcare, Legal, Government and other industries. KOMworx software protects, preserves and secures data by enforcing retention and compliance requirements at the file level. KOMworx protects against external manipulation ensuring compliance and securing data from malicious acts and viruses. Privacy compliance is maintained by prohibiting any access external to customer applications.

“KOM Networks has been committed to the channel for many years and we are pleased that they have chosen to be with us at our roadshow events,” said Arsenio Batoy, President, Optical Laser. “KOMworx provides archiving and compliance solutions featuring policy based, dynamically managed ILM solutions, e-WORM (Fixed Content Hard Disk Archiving), and NAS Virtualization. We hope our resellers and system integrators are able to take advantage of these offerings.”

KOM Networks has enhanced the KOMunity channel program by introducing protected end-user opportunity registration. The program also offers training and discounts of software and services to all of its VARs, lead generation and marketing support. In addition, based on participation and revenue generation, KOM resellers can receive market development funds, KOMunity recognition, beta program participation and much more resulting in faster time to market, increase in revenue and improved bottom line.

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.

About Optical Laser
Optical Laser, founded in 1988, is a national solutions distributor providing value-added resellers and system integrators a single source for IT software, hardware, and services with operations in the U.S. As a solutions distributor selling exclusively through the channel, Optical Laser’s role is to help resellers generate compelling and profitable business opportunities within their client base through emerging and niche technologies, professional services, education, and technical support. More than a product supplier, Optical Laser is a business partner that augments a reseller’s ability to leverage its solutions expertise, market experience, and relationships to produce a service that is highly valued by its clients. The technologies represented by Optical Laser include storage management, message management, security, and enterprise content management from leading vendors such as FaceTime, Kofax, KOM Networks, Plasmon, Rimage, EMC-Documentum, EMC-Legato, Bowe Bell+Howell, Intrepid, and Eastman-Kodak.