Arkeia Announces Central Management Server General Availability

Centralized Management for Remote Offices with Distributed Data

San Diego, Calif., October 15, 2007 – Arkeia Software, the leading provider of powerful, innovative data protection software, today announced the general availability of the Central Management Server, a dedicated server used to manage multiple EdgeFort appliances.

The Central Management Server enables dozens or even hundreds of EdgeFort appliances to be managed from a single point. Arkeia’s centralized management technology delivers control and customizability through a Web-based user interface, simplifying the task of managing remote/branch office data environments.

“The release of the Central Management Server brings Arkeia to the forefront of remote/branch office data protection,” said Alain Pechon, CEO of Arkeia Software. “Arkeia now provides a complete enterprise solution for distributed data which allows multi-site organizations to be effortlessly and simultaneously managed. “

Central Management Server features include:
Improved control through the central dashboard for enhanced reporting on backup performance (disk and tape utilization, completed backups, etc.).
Global data management policy implementation to ensure that corporate policy and legal or regulatory requirements are being met
Global policy deployment for control and easy management
Centrally applied software updates and upgrades of one, several or all EdgeFort appliances

"Having seen a great deal of demand for the EdgeFort 100 and 200 Series, we are excited to now
offer the Central Management Server,” said Alex Christophe, EMEA Sales Director at LinuxIT. “The
central management server is a fantastic way of centrally managing and enforcing backup policies
across many sites, departments or offices. A must have in today's distributed world!"

Pricing and Availability
Pricing for the Centralized Management Server is volume-based and begins at $5,000. For more information: www.arkeia.com/edgefort.