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Paragon Software Releases Hard Disk Manager 12 Server for State-of-the-Art Backup, Disaster Recovery and Disk Optimization
[April 25, 2012]

Paragon Software Releases Hard Disk Manager 12 Server for State-of-the-Art Backup, Disaster Recovery and Disk Optimization


IRVINE, Calif. --(Business Wire)--

Disaster recovery and data protection software developer Paragon Software Group (PSG), today announced the latest release of Hard Disk Manager (HDM) 12 Server, Virtual and Professional Editions, each a bundled suite of disk management optimization tools. The suite includes file- and image-based drive backup, disaster recovery, partition management, migration, storage media optimization, and disk wiping software. With one suite, administrators have everything needed to maintain, safeguard and dispose of their computer systems, all in one competitively priced software bundle.

The latest version of HDM supports incremental backups with sector-based images, in addition to differential backups, to provide maximum protection for physical and virtual servers, as well as workstations. In case of a disaster, an IT administrator can restore a critical system within two to three minutes by using a virtual machine.

"Our Hard Disk Manager product is a well-known, proven work horse; truly an all-in-one solution for the professional IT administrator, this reputation continues with our latest version, HDM 12," said Tom Fedro, president of Paragon Software Group. "HDM 12 includes many new toos; an example would be the ability to connect directly to virtual disks, allowing an administrator to manage any virtual disk on the network with the same ease as a direct-attached physical disk." Included in HDM 12 is Paragon's WinPE recovery environment that guarantees the best hardware compatibility when booting in case of an emergency or for offline usage and advanced migration features that help to move existing systems to new physical and virtual environments. Other key features include the following:



  • Instant recovery capability through virtualization
  • Seamless restore to dissimilar hardware with 3rd generation of Adaptive Restore™ technology
  • Incremental and differential backups
  • Updated wizards for easy scheduling and set-and-forget operation
  • Scripting engine to accommodate unique backup strategies
  • Central, remote management available
  • New partitioning engine - fastest to date
  • Resize, move, split/merge, delete/undelete partitions
  • Partition alignment during restore
  • HFS <-> NTFS conversion without data loss
  • UEFI support
  • GPT support and conversion to MBR
  • Flexible file system support
  • Highly secure disk wiping technology
  • VirtualBox 4 support
  • Windows 8, Server 2008 R2 support
  • Customizable WinPE and DOS/Linux recovery media

"Looking at the IT administrator's software toolset market, I don't think you will find any other product that offers this wide of a range of features, including comprehensive virtual disk and system support, in one package," concluded Fedro.

Available editions include HDM 12 Professional, HDM 12 Server, and HDM 12 Virtual Server. The product is also available as a Technician License.


About Paragon Software Group

Paragon Software Group is an innovative software developer focused on two dynamic growth markets-data storage and mobile productivity. The company's comprehensive product line for the data storage market addresses the needs of data security, storage and management for PCs, servers and networks. A second portfolio of products focuses on mobile productivity applications for handheld devices. Founded in 1994, Paragon Software has offices in the USA, Germany, Japan, Poland and Russia delivering its solutions to consumers, small business and enterprise clients worldwide through a network of Value Added Resellers, distributors and OEMs as well as online through the company website. Paragon Software provides technology to a host of world class companies and partners including Cisco, Dell, HP, WD, ASUS, Seagate, LG, Logitech, Buffalo, Iomega, Siemens, Lenovo, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia (News - Alert), and more. For more information please visit the company website at www.paragon-software.com.

Paragon Software is a trademark of Paragon Software Group. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.


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