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Argo21 PARTNERS WITH DataCore IN JAPAN

DataCore Software, a leading provider of enterprise-class, open storage networking software, has announced a partnership with Argo21, a systems integrator with well-known repair and maintenance bases across Japan. Argo21 will be a major DataCore partner in Japan offering consulting, installation, sales and support service for SANsymphony customers.

With the explosive growth in networked data, just storing the data is no longer enough and Argo21 believes that enterprises must be able to actively use and manage their data. In Japan, experts have estimated this market's growth at more than 15 percent annually. Through the addition of DataCore's SANsymphony, the best-of-breed storage management software, to its extensive product lineup, Argo21 now provides a total storage solution, encompassing a full range of services from SAN consulting and implementation to operation management, addressing the full range of storage needs of its customers.

Argo21 is also a SANsymphony certified support partner. Argo21's comprehensive consultation services focus on providing the most cost-effective method to implement the best IT tools needed to meet its customers' strategic goals. Argo21's consultants represent the leading edge of Japanese IT best practices and use their broad skills and expertise to provide solutions that embody quality, value and security for customers.

"DataCore recognizes the importance of providing first-class support in Japan and is excited to enhance its service offerings through the expertise of Argo21," said Peter Thompson, director of Asia Pacific for DataCore. "Argo21 will assist DataCore customers to roll out interoperable SAN solutions for growing storage requirements in companies of all sizes."

DataCore's SANsymphony software enables enterprise customers to exploit the inherent reliability of high-availability networks and centralize the management of storage resources into a fully redundant, virtualized pool -- eliminating lapses in data availability from hardware failure and storage maintenance downtime. The highly scalable solution streamlines data expansion and ensures non-disruptive storage upgrades. SANsymphony also greatly improves storage utilization and scalability.

Argo21 has extensive experience in providing solutions to a wide variety of industries, including retail, distribution, manufacturing and IT. The company delivers consulting services tempered by local Japanese expertise coupled with an awareness of the special needs of multinational companies, throughout the product lifecycle. For more information in English on Argo21, visit the company's Web site at: www.argo21.co.jp/english/.

About DataCore Software

DataCore Software Corporation's award-winning software automates and consolidates storage management for enterprise customers worldwide, significantly reducing their costs and increasing the return on investment from information technology assets. The company's SANsymphony software sets the standard for open storage networking platforms, supporting all major brands of disk arrays and operating systems. It is available and supported through major OEMs, system integrators and resellers. DataCore is privately held with corporate headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. For international office locations and more information, call 877-780-5111 or visit www.datacore.com.

Contact: Jan Jahosky of DataCore Software Corporation, 407-331-4699, jan.jahosky@datacore.com.