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Imation Introduces AIT 3 Data Cartridge

Imation Corp, a worldwide leader in removable data storage media, announced recently that it has begun shipping Imation AIT 3 (Advanced Intelligent Tape) data cartridges to the company's channel partners. Compatible with all AIT 3 tape drives and libraries, Imation AIT 3 cartridges provide 100 GB native capacity (up to 230 GB with 2.3:1 compression) and a native sustained data transfer rate of 12 MB/sec.

Each cartridge features AIT 3's innovative Memory-in-Cassette (MIC) technology that is built into the spine of the cartridge. The MIC technology stores directory information, file locations, system logs and other user-definable information, which helps increase speed of access to data. Imation AIT 3 tape cartridges also include Advanced Metal Evaporated Media (AME) technology that provides exceptional recording density, and are enclosed in a clamshell cassette that protects the tape from environmental elements.

"The addition of AIT 3 to Imation's portfolio of tape products is another example of Imation's commitment to deliver the broadest line of data storage solutions for the entry to mid-range server market," said Frank Russomanno, president of Imation Data Storage and Information Management. "AIT 3 offers users reliability, fast access and high capacity, making it an ideal, cost-effective solution for data-intensive network and tape library applications."

Imation has been manufacturing tape storage products to the most exacting quality standards for 50 years. Data center managers, IT professionals and computer users look to Imation for the proven quality, reliability and performance they need to manage, store and secure their data.

Imation's full portfolio of products for the entry to mid-range server and storage networked environment includes: DLTtape, Super DLTtape, LTO/Ultrium, AIT 2 (Advanced Intelligent Tape), AIT 3, Travan, SLR, 4mm DDS, 8mm data cartridges and recordable CD and DVD media. As Storage Area Networks (SANs) continue to be implemented and the amount of data that needs to be backed up continues to grow, Imation offers the broadest portfolio of removable media to meet customer requirements.

About Imation Corp

Imation Corp is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of magnetic and optical removable data storage media. With one of the broadest product lines in the industry -- spanning from a few megabytes to hundreds of gigabytes of capacity in each piece of media, Imation serves customers in more than 60 countries, in both business and consumer markets. From large data centers to distributed networks, Imation's tape cartridges are used in data processing, security, business continuity, backup and archiving applications. Customer needs for reliability, convenience and portability to store and manage business data, photos, video, images and music on professional and home desktops and increasingly in consumer electronics devices drive demand for Imation's optical and diskette products. With 400 technology scientists and nearly 300 patents in the U.S. alone, Imation continues to pioneer today's proven magnetic and optical media technologies.

As of September 2002, Imation employed approximately 2,800 people worldwide. Revenues from outside the U.S. contribute approximately 49 percent of total sales. Additional information about Imation is available on the company's Web site at www.imation.com, or by calling 888-466-3456.

Contact: Jennifer Waymire, Imation Corp, 651-704-3480, jwaymire@imation.com.