Arkeia Software Announces Arkeia Network Backup Version 7 General Availability

Major Release with New Features for Remote Offices and Organizations with Distributed Data

San Diego, Calif., January 8, 2008 - Arkeia Software, the leading provider of powerful, innovative data protection software, today announced the general availability of Arkeia Network Backup version 7, a powerful, enterprise-ready network backup solution with central management to optimize control and customizability.

 Arkeia Network Backup version 7 delivers features to optimize data protection for complex and distributed enterprises, such as those with remote or branch offices.  Integral to version 7 is a new federated data protection architecture, full integration with EdgeFort appliances, a redesigned graphical user interface, enhanced Virtual Tape Library, and extended platform support.   

Key new features include:

• Federated Data Protection architecture with centralized management of multiple instances of Arkeia Network Backup software, facilitating global backup and recovery policies and comprehensive control of remote office data
• Seamless integration with Arkeia EdgeFort appliances, enabling the ideal deployment of hardware, software, and/or appliances from the data center to the remote branch
• Completely redesigned Web 2.0-based user interface with online help and wizards, making it easy to install, configure, and manage
• Enhanced Virtual Tape Library (VTL) to provide the highest level of granularity on how files, directories, and tapes are managed
• Extended platform support including, Novell OES 2, Mandriva 2008, Windows Server 2008, and Mac OS X Leopard on Intel

 “We are excited to begin the year with a new release of our flagship product,” said Alain Pechon, CEO at Arkeia Software.  “With this significant update, organizations of all sizes can protect data throughout remote offices and in the data center.” Availability & Pricing Arkeia Network Backup Version 7.0 starts at $800 per backup server and is currently available.  A trial download is available at: www.arkeia.com/v7.