SAN DIEGO, Dec 18, 2003 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via Comtex/ -- Building on recent industry honors for the Company and its NetVault data protection solution, BakBone Software(TM) (Toronto: BKB, OTC Bulletin Board: BKBOF), a global provider of data backup and recovery software, today announced that it has ranked first place in STORAGEsearch.com's 2003 poll of storage software companies ( www.storagesearch.com/squeak-8.html ). The No.1 position reflects the level of interest STORAGEsearch's online readership has exhibited in BakBone, singling the Company out of over 1,000 storage companies listed on STORAGEsearch.com.

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"Making the top five out of more than a thousand storage companies is quite an achievement," said Zsolt Kerekes, editor of STORAGEsearch.com. "It clearly shows just how much interest there is in BakBone and its products." STORAGEsearch also identified BakBone as one of the fastest growing storage companies in 2003, with reported 84 percent year-over-year revenue growth.

Available online since 1998 and with over half a million readers, the STORAGEsearch.com portal is one of the world's best resources for news about the storage industry. It annually ranks the top storage software companies worldwide.

"2003 has proven to be yet another excellent year of growth for BakBone," said Peter Eck, vice president of marketing for BakBone Software. "Our ongoing efforts in building brand awareness for the Company and NetVault is paying high dividends. We are pleased to see our efforts rewarded by the accolades we've received from STORAGEsearch.com's readership."

About BakBone Software, Inc.

BakBone Software is a leading international data recovery solution provider that develops and distributes data backup, restore, and disaster recovery software for network storage and open-systems environments. BakBone delivers scalable solutions that address the complex demands of large enterprise environments, as well as small to medium sized businesses. Founded in 2000, BakBone products are used by Fortune 1000 corporations and domestic and international government entities. Distributed through a select global network of OEM partners, resellers and solution providers, you can learn more information about BakBone's products and services at www.bakbone.com or email info@bakbone.com .

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For further information, please contact Dani Kenison, Manager, Public Relations of BakBone Software, Inc., +1-858-795-7584, dani.kenison@bakbone.com .

SOURCE BakBone Software, Inc.

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Dani Kenison, Manager, Public Relations of BakBone Software,
Inc., +1-858-795-7584, dani.kenison@bakbone.com

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