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J.D. Edwards QA Lab Implements DataMirror iCluster

DataMirror, a leading provider of enterprise application integration and resiliency solutions, recently announced its iCluster resiliency software for the IBM eServer iSeries has been implemented by J.D. Edwards at its Quality Assurance Lab in Denver, CO. iCluster is used as part of J.D. Edwards enterprise software and OneWorld Xe regression testing procedures to help ensure J.D. Edwards customers are able to satisfy their high availability requirements.

"DataMirror iCluster has been implemented in J.D. Edwards' Quality Assurance Lab for testing purposes. We utilize the iCluster solution while performing regression tests against new versions of J.D. Edwards enterprise software, as well as operational failover and failback testing," said Martha Priser, Director of Technical Software Quality at J.D. Edwards. "DataMirror iCluster helped J.D. Edwards attain IBM ClusterProven status for our enterprise software on IBM iSeries, ensuring that customers worldwide benefit from the highest levels of continuous availability."

"As a J.D. Edwards Alliance Partner, DataMirror is committed to providing J.D. Edwards customers with a proven high availability solution to protect their data assets," said Nigel Stokes, CEO, DataMirror. "The fact that J.D. Edwards itself is using iCluster at its Quality Assurance Lab is a strong testament to the high quality and performance of our resiliency solution."

DataMirror has been a member of the J.D. Edwards Product Alliance Program since 1997. Its iCluster software has helped the leading collaborative enterprise solutions provider achieve ClusterProven for iSeries status by IBM. ClusterProven status recognizes that J.D. Edwards enterprise software applications can operate successfully on multiple iSeries servers in a clustered environment, providing customers with application resiliency and continuous availability in the event of planned and unplanned downtime. DataMirror has worked closely with both IBM and J.D. Edwards to ensure that J.D. Edwards enterprise software meets the rigorous requirements of IBM's ClusterProven program. DataMirror iCluster can function in either two- or three-tier J.D. Edwards software environments to automatically detect primary system failure, reassign IP addresses, and initialize recovery environments to ensure rapid and smooth failovers in the event of an outage.

About DataMirror

DataMirror, a leading provider of enterprise application integration and resiliency solutions, gives companies the power to manage, monitor and protect their corporate data in real-time. DataMirror's comprehensive family of LiveBusiness solutions enables customers to easily and cost-effectively capture, transform and flow data throughout the enterprise. DataMirror software unlocks the experience of now by providing the instant data access, integration and availability companies require today across all computers in their business.

1,700 companies have gone live with DataMirror software including Debenhams, Energis, GMAC Commercial Mortgage, the London Stock Exchange, OshKosh B'Gosh, Priority Health, Tiffany & Co, and Union Pacific Railroad. DataMirror is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and has offices around the globe. For more information, visit www.datamirror.com.

About J.D. Edwards

J.D. Edwards makes customers stronger, enabling them to solve their most important business challenges. The company offers collaborative enterprise software as well as consulting, education and support services. J.D. Edwards' offerings are differentiated by a deeply ingrained attitude of listening to customers, innovating on their behalf, and delivering solutions as part of a results-oriented relationship. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Denver, J.D. Edwards focuses on long-term business partnerships and helping its 6,500 customers in 113 countries collaborate electronically to manage their business processes, supply chains, and supplier and customer relationships. For more information: www.jdedwards.com or 800-727-5333.

Contact: Peter Cauley of DataMirror Corporation, Chief Financial Officer, 905- 415-0310x271, pcauley@datamirror.com.