BakBone Software, Inc. (ticker: BKBO, exchange: OTC Bulletin Board (.OB))
News Release -
27-Feb-2007
BakBone Introduces First Enterprise Class Business Continuity Solution for MySQL Latest Offering Re-Affirms BakBone's Position as Leading Innovator
in Linux-Based Application and Data Protection
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2007--In BW5211 issued Feb.
27, 2007: The quote in the second graph should be attributed to Zack
Urlocker, executive VP of Products for MySQL AB (sted Paul Weinstein,
executive vice president of business development for MySQL AB).
The corrected release reads:
BAKBONE INTRODUCES FIRST ENTERPRISE CLASS BUSINESS CONTINUITY
SOLUTION FOR MYSQL
Latest Offering Re-Affirms BakBone's Position as Leading Innovator
in Linux-Based Application and Data Protection
BakBone Software(R) (Pink Sheets:BKBO), a global provider of
heterogeneous integrated data protection solutions, today introduced
NetVault: Backup APM for MySQL v3.0. A MySQL Enterprise Gold Certified
Solution, NetVault: Backup APM for MySQL offers the first enterprise
class business continuity solution for MySQL mission critical
applications while providing automated and simplified administration
capabilities. Key functionality contained in this release of NetVault:
Backup APM for MySQL includes: a reduction of complexity in protecting
and deploying MySQL Enterprise or Community edition, consolidated
backup and recovery and common administrative UI allowing users to
setup configure and define backup policies from a centralized console
that allow for a multiple recovery scenarios.
"As the world's most widely-used open source database, MySQL
continues to gain traction with enterprise customers," said Zack
Urlocker, executive VP of Products for MySQL AB. "We fully support
BakBone's efforts to provide reliable database backup solutions for
our users - and furthering our goal to reduce overall complexity for
their enterprises."
"BakBone is the only mainstream MySQL Enterprise Gold Certified
partner to offer a backup and recovery solution," said Jeff Drescher,
Director of Product Management for BakBone. "This is critical, because
the launch of NetVault: Backup APM for MySQL v3.0 will provide support
for MySQL 5.0 and allow customers to backup multiple storage engines
in a single job through a common, intuitive UI. BakBone is committed
to further defining its leadership position in the Linux arena. By
continuing to invest and develop products such as NetVault: Backup APM
for MySQL, we are and will continue to be the partner best suited to
meet the backup needs of the Linux community."
Minimizing downtime is the goal of every IT Manager and NetVault:
Backup APM for MySQL delivers by restoring only the critical
information which is needed. By providing granular control, whether it
is, complete instances, individual databases or individual tables; the
APM ensures faster and more reliable recovery from any supported
backup device. Increasing business continuity reliability with the
automated integration of backup devices NetVault: Backup APM for MySQL
ensures protection and offsite storage for disaster recovery purposes.
"Prior to BakBone, we were severely limited in how we conducted
our backup and restore operations. That is no longer a concern as we
can now meet all demands with one scalable, cross-platform system. As
a result, we've been able to advance our backups capability by more
than 300 percent while staying well within our windows," says Derek
Balling, Manager, Systems Administration Vassar College "Migrating
over to BakBone was completely painless and by achieving unprecedented
levels of automation, scalability and cross-platform data protection,
we've been able to slash administrative overhead by 80 percent. My
confidence level is extremely high."
Additional features and highlights to the latest release of
NetVault: Backup APM for MySQL include full, incremental, and
differential backups while data is online and accessible, common UI
across multiple storage engines and protection down to the table
level. In addition, NetVault: Backup APM for MySQL 3.0 allows for the
consolidation of multiple storage engines into a single job, full,
incremental, and both time based and position based point-in-time
restores. Restores of complete instances, individual databases, or
individual tables, renaming of databases during restores and
restoration to alternate MySQL instances capability is also included.
About BakBone Software, Inc.
BakBone Software is a leading international data protection
solution provider that develops and distributes heterogeneous data
backup, restore, disaster recovery, replication and storage reporting
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 strategic partners,
resellers and solution providers, interested companies can learn more
information about BakBone's products and services and its newly
introduced IDP vision at www.bakbone.com or email info@bakbone.com.
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they do not materialize or prove correct, could cause BakBone's
results to differ materially from historical results, or those
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risks and uncertainties may include, but are not limited to:
competition in our target markets; potential capital needs; management
of future growth and expansion; the development, implementation and
execution of the Company's Integrated Data Protection (IDP) strategic
vision; risk of third-party claims of infringement; protection of
proprietary information; customer acceptance of the Company's existing
and newly introduced products and fee structures; and the success of
BakBone's brand development efforts. Also, risks associated with
strategic alliances; reliance on distribution channels; product
concentration; need to develop new and enhanced products; potential
product defects; our ability to hire and retain qualified employees
and key management personnel; and risks associated with changes in
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Ontario due to delays in the filing of the Company's financial
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all outstanding issues which have prevented filing of its financial
statements, however an exact date for filing of these financial
statements cannot be determined at this time.
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Module(TM), BakBone logo(R), Integrated Data Protection(TM),
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logo(TM), Constant Replicator(TM), OnDemand Replicator(TM), and
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identify, products or services of their respective owners.
CONTACT: BakBone Software, Inc.
Michael Parker, 781-782-5714
michael_parker@lpp.com
SOURCE: BakBone Software, Inc.
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