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IMATION ANNOUNCES NEW BUSINESS SELECT OPTICAL MEDIA

Imation Corp, a worldwide leader in removable data storage media, has introduced Business Select, a premier optical media specifically designed for the business environment. This high-quality series of media includes a full portfolio of recordable and rewritable CD and DVD products that incorporate advanced technology to deliver high-capacity storage media with unsurpassed performance and reliability for the data-intensive business professional.

"Whether it's a home office, small company, or large organization, today's business environment is increasingly dependent on managing digital content. Everything from business plans, annual reports, marketing plans, client files, and e-mail correspondences are being created, shared and archived electronically," said Dave Ferraresi, vice president and general manager, Imation's Personal Storage Media business. "And the need for that digital content to be protected and secure for years to come is critical to the longterm success of a business. This is what we had in mind as we developed our Business Select media."

Advanced Technology, Increased Reliability

Imation Business Select optical media features advanced and innovative technologies to help ensure superior data security and longevity for the dataintensive business environment, including:

• The scratch-resistant surface of Imation Business Select CD-R media helps ensure maximum durability and longevity of data;
• Imation Business Select write-once DVD discs (DVD-R/+R) feature an enhanced dye layer that is optimized to be more stable than most recording dyes -- contributing to lower error rates, longer storage life, and high resistance to ultraviolet light;
• "Imation-Certified" seal means that the Business Select media is tested against Imation's stringent error rate and specification standards; and
• Imation's world-class specification standards also guarantee its Business Select media has been manufactured to safeguard information from harsh environmental elements.

"Imation has been delivering storage solutions to businesses for more than 50 years -- since we introduced the industry's first removable data storage media," added Ferraresi. "This level of commitment, combined with more than 20 years of dedicated optical media leadership, has allowed us to stay at the forefront of business storage requirements for long-term data integrity, quality and security. And Imation Business Select media delivers the next solution for companies looking for premium, high-quality data storage."

Imation's write-once Business Select CD-R discs store data swiftly and permanently with write speeds up to 48X, feature a storage capacity of 700MB/80 min, and are available in three package configurations, including a 10-pack in standard jewels, 20-pack in slim line jewel cases, or 50-pack spindle.

Developed for repeat performance, Imation Business Select CD-RW discs are a rewritable alternative to CD-R discs for business professionals whose workflow requires the manipulation and editing of large capacity files. With the capability to be rewritten up to 1,000 times, Business Select CD-RWs feature noise-free playback, a storage capacity up to 700MB/80 min., and recording speeds up to 4X. Available in two package configurations: a 10-pack with standard jewel cases, or as a 15-pack spindle.

With the storage capacity of seven CDs, Business Select DVD media is available in both write-once and rewritable formats in capacities up to 4.7GB, including DVD-R/+R and DVD+RW. Each format is available in a 10-pack with professional video cases that feature a customizable and imprintable front panel and unique pop-out release mechanism.

Imation Business Select CDs and DVDs are ideal for high-capacity applications, such as PC and network backups, archiving, file sharing and duplication. These cost-effective discs have a high-quality gold surface that presents the digital content in a visually pleasing style for customer or client files. For additional customer support, Imation has established a toll-free information line dedicated solely to its Business Select series of media.

Imation Business Select CD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW and DVD-R media is currently available at CDW Computer Center, MicroWarehouse, Global and Dartek, and will be available at additional select outlets in early June 2003. Imation Business Select DVD-RW media will be available in the second half of 2003. For more information, visit www.imation.com/businessselect , or call Imation's toll-free Business Select customer information line at 866-312-7787.