[January 07, 2009] BakBone Software: BakBone Introduces New Licensing Model for Data Domain Systems; Single License Makes it Easier and More Cost-Effective to Quote Joint BakBone and Data Domain Solutions Tweet (M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) RDATE:06012009 Reading, UK -- BakBone Software (BKBO.PK), the leading provider of heterogeneous integrated data protection, has introduced a simplified licensing model for Data Domain's field and authorised channel partners. The new licensing model makes it simple for customers to buy and configure the solutions, as well as cost effective and easy for Data Domain joint partners to quote BakBone software for any Data Domain device or configuration. The two solutions are synergistic, with BakBone providing data protection software and Data Domain providing an efficient deduplication storage system. Customers can select a VTL option from either BakBone or Data Domain for a combined solution that is certified and field-proven at numerous customer sites. Data Domain's deduplication storage systems address a broad range of storage application workloads, including disk backup, archiving and network-efficient disaster recovery. By pairing BakBone's NetVault : Backup data protection solution with Data Domain deduplication storage systems, organisations can efficiently address the full range of their data protection needs. "We've worked with Data Domain successfully for many years and share many joint customers with a broad range of environments and configurations. BakBone is completely complementary to Data Domain technology, making us a secure partner to work with on engagements," said Jeff Drescher, vice president of Marketing, BakBone. "The next logical step was to create a single licensing model that is easy to use and cost effective for the Data Domain sales personnel and our joint partners." "Data Domain is the leading provider of deduplication storage systems, and over 2500 companies worldwide have purchased Data Domain systems to reduce storage costs and simplify data management," said Rod Mathews, senior director, Business Development, Data Domain. "The new BakBone licensing model makes it easy to quote and configure combined solutions to deliver all of the associated benefits to end users." The combination of BakBone's award-winning data protection solution, NetVault: Backup and Data Domain advanced deduplication storage systems gives customers high-performance, cost-effective data protection that provides concurrent, scalable backup operations; seamless integration; and lower total cost of ownership. About BakBone Software, Inc. BakBone is committed to making data protection a simple, straightforward process while delivering its Integrated Data Protection (IDP) strategy through an award-winning product suite. This suite provides unprecedented capabilities not only to protect critical data - but more importantly, to ensure the availability of that data as well. BakBone's products offer a single point of control for managing resources across all platforms, providing improved operational efficiency, reduced system downtime, improved availability and enhanced security to support the business growth of enterprise environments. Thousands of users worldwide leverage BakBone's IDP approach to simplify the management of multi-platform environments with a portfolio of backup, disaster recovery, replication and storage reporting solutions for Linux, Windows, Unix and Mac OS environments. These scalable data protection solutions address the demands of Global 5000 organisations and are distributed through a worldwide network of select OEM partners, strategic partners, resellers and solution providers. BakBone is headquartered in San Diego, Calif. For more information about BakBone, visit www.bakbone.com or email [email protected]. Safe Harbour This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, which, if they do not materialise or prove correct, could cause BakBone's results to differ materially from historical results, or those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current estimates and expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual financial results could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of those risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation: the risk that the Company's restructuring costs may be greater than anticipated; risks that the anticipated cost savings will not be achieved; risks that the workforce reduction and expense reductions may have an adverse impact on the Company's business or operations; BakBone's ongoing review of its financial statements and efforts to become current in its reporting with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators; competition in our target markets; potential capital needs; management of future growth and expansion; the development, implementation and execution of the Company's Integrated Data Protection (IDP) strategic vision; risk of third-party claims of infringement; protection of proprietary information; customer acceptance of the Company's existing and newly introduced products and fee structures; and the success of BakBone's brand development efforts; risks associated with strategic alliances; reliance on distribution channels; product concentration; need to develop new and enhanced products; potential product defects; our ability to hire and retain qualified employees and key management personnel; and risks associated with changes in domestic and international market conditions and the entry into and development of international markets for the Company's products. Our forward-looking statements should be considered in the context of these and other risk factors disclosed in our most recent report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which may be found at www.sec.gov, as well as those risk factors disclosed in our current report filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. All future written and oral forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf are also subject to these factors. BakBone assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which it was made, other than as required under applicable securities laws. The common shares of BakBone Software are currently subject to cease trade orders in the Canadian jurisdictions of Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario due to delays in the filing of the Company's financial statements. Although these cease trade orders do not prevent investors, who are not resident in or otherwise subject to the laws of Alberta, British Columbia or Ontario, from trading the common shares of BakBone on the Pink Sheets in the United States, investors are encouraged to obtain legal advice to ensure that these trades are not violating the cease trade orders. BakBone continues to work to resolve all outstanding issues which have prevented filing of its financial statements, however an exact date for filing of these financial statements cannot be determined at this time. BakBone , BakBone Software , NetVault , Application Plugin Module, BakBone logo , Integrated Data Protection, Redefining Data Protection, Constant Data, Constant Data logo, Constant Replicator, OnDemand Replicator, and Constant HA Cluster, are all trademarks or registered trademarks of BakBone Software, Inc., in the United States and/or in other countries. 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