To: <Undisclosed.Recipients@mail.cybertron.com> From: "Trisha Grahn King" <trisha@netpr.net> Subject: Meeting at LinuxWorld to Sneak Preview BRU-Pro? Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2001 16:49:16 -0600 Preview BRU-Pro™ at LinuxWorld Conference and Expo, January 31 – February 2, 2001: booth #215 Press/Analyst Contact: Company Contact: Kimberly Maxwell Ted Cook NetPR Enhanced Software Technologies 850.835.2694 602.470.1115 kimberly@netpr.net tcook@estinc.com Linux Data Protection Leader Previews New Backup Software at LinuxWorld BRU-Pro brings reliable data protection to the Linux-centric small to mid-sized enterprise New York, NY, January 31, 2001 - Enhanced Software Technologies, Inc. (www.estinc.com), the award-winning world leader in Linux backup solutions, announced today that it is sneak previewing its newest data protection product for Linux-centric networks, BRU-Pro™, at LinuxWorld Conference and Expo. EST will be demonstrating the new product in booth #215 at the Expo ’s Jacob Javits Center in New York City, January 31 through February 2, 2001. BRU-Pro combines the strengths of its number one award-winning sibling, BRU™ with the scalability, ease of use, automation and cross-platform compatibility that small to mid-sized enterprises and data-intensive environments need to keep their businesses running smoothly while protecting mission-critical data reliably. “BRU-Pro builds upon our proven track record in high-quality, easy to use, reliable data protection solutions for Linux-centric, heterogeneous environments, and LinuxWorld provides a perfect venue for us to demonstrate it for the first time,” said Ted Cook, EST’s President. “Developed by the number one award-winning leaders in Linux backup, BRU-Pro is a must-see for LinuxWorld attendees.” “We’ve been developing Linux data protection solutions for seven years now, and this product absolutely benefits from the accumulation of that experience. Linux is gaining ground – newcomers should follow the veterans and look to the experts like EST for mission-critical data protection applications, ”added Cook. Free 30-day trials of the new BRU-Pro will be available for download from the EST Website beginning on February 1, 2001, and production shipments will begin on February 14. The product is competitively priced, with server licenses beginning under $700, and special upgrade programs for BRU users who want to take advantage of its advanced scalability and flexibility for larger networks and workgroups. Reliability, support, and the resources to back it up – no Linux data protection product on the market can boast better service than EST’s highly trained 24/7 team of proven Linux-savvy experts. (Basic support is included free for 30-days) About Enhanced Software Technologies, Inc. Enhanced Software Technologies, Inc. (EST) is the most trusted name in Linux data protection, thanks to its award-winning, ultra-reliable backup solutions and utilities. EST's strong foundation in developing software for the Linux operating system has helped it to earn and maintain a strong leadership position. The company's flagship BRU™ Backup and Restore Utility is the #1 award winning product for Linux backup, having won more awards and maintained a larger installed-base than any other commercial Linux backup solution. EST’s data protection and recovery products, including BRU, BRU-Pro™ and QuickStart Data Rescue™, run on Linux and other popular PC and server operating systems. A respected industry veteran, EST has been developing UNIX backup products since 1985. A leader in Linux application development since it delivered one of the first commercial software products for Linux in 1994, the company's commitment to excellence in the Linux marketplace is well established. EST’s corporate sponsorship of Linux International (LI) and the Linux Professional Institute (LPI), as well as the Linux Tape Device Certification Program (www.linuxtapecert.org), demonstrate the company’s involvement in and commitment to the Linux community. For more information about EST and its products, visit the company's Website at www.estinc.com, or call its Phoenix, Arizona headquarters at 800.998.8649 or 602.470.1115. 2001 Enhanced Software Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. BRU, BRU-Pro, QuickStart Data Rescue, and CRU are trademarks of EST, Inc. Linux is registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other company and product names used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Trisha Grahn King NetPR 146 Shady Lane Freeport, FL 32439 (850)835-2694 ext. 303