ARKEIA NETWORK BACKUP SOFTWARE NOW BUNDLED
WITH MANDRAKE LINUX
Dec 5th, 18:11 UTC
Integrated solution delivers high performance benefits for enterprise applications
Carlsbad, Calif., Dec. 5, 2002 - Arkeia Corporation, an international supplier of heterogeneous network backup software, announced today that its enterprise backup solution is now included with the new Mandrake Linux 9.0 software package. Affirming its leading position in the Linux desktop arena, Mandrake Linux 9.0 features redesigned graphical desktops and configuration utilities.
"As part of our mission to develop high performance network backup solutions, Arkeia is very pleased to support and collaborate with MandrakeSoft," said Phil Roussel, Arkeia CEO. "Their reputation for quality Linux support products, combined with Arkeia's proven reliability, can provide a turnkey package for network administrators who need fast, dependable solutions."
"We are delighted to be partnering with Arkeia," said Yu Yu, business development manager of MandrakeSoft. "Arkeia is the perfect network backup solution for Mandrake Linux users. By offering this reliable and easy-to-use application, MandrakeSoft and Arkeia will be able to further develop the user base and increase market share together."
Based on proven technology used worldwide, Arkeia v5 is an industry standard for heterogeneous enterprise network backup, with distributed client/server architecture, administrative capabilities, and multiplexing technologies enabling Arkeia to provide enterprise-class technology at an affordable price. Arkeia Light, the free version of Arkeia based on the same engine as the commercial version, is included in each Mandrake Linux 9.0 distribution. It supports one Linux backup server with a single-tape drive and 2 backed up Linux, BSDs and/or desktop-class Windows computers.
A fully operational professional version of Arkeia v5 (30-day trial with installation support) is also included in the Mandrake Linux 9.0 package or can be downloaded at: http://www.arkeia.com/download.html
Mandrake Linux 9.0 PowerPack Edition is sold at $69 (65 Euros); the ProSuite Edition costs $199 (166 Euros).
About MandrakeSoft
MandrakeSoft provides a trusted interface between users of information technology and Open Source developers. The company offers its enterprise, government and educational customers a complete range of GNU/Linux and OpenSource software and related services, plus user-friendly and highly competitive information technologies. Additionally, MandrakeSoft offers technologists committed to Open Source software and courseware a trusted channel to offer their services.
MandrakeSoft has technologists in over 20 countries, and is traded on Paris Euronext Marche Libre (Euroclear code: 4477.PA; Reuters code: MAKE.PA) and the US OTC market (stock symbol MDKFF). "Born on the Internet" in late 1998, MandrakeSoft has established headquarters in the U.S.A., Montreal and France. Please visit the website: http://www.mandrakesoft.com for more information.
About Arkeia Corporation
Formerly Knox Software, Arkeia Corporation is noted for its early and comprehensive support for the Linux open source operating system, Arkeia is a leading provider of enterprise network backup solutions. Founded in 1996, the company's mission is to provide fast, reliable, easy-to-use and affordable network backup solutions for heterogeneous networks. The distributed Client/Server architecture, administrative capabilities, and multiplexing technologies enable Arkeia to provide enterprise-class technology at an affordable price. Arkeia supports hundreds of tape libraries, tape drives, and over 30 Operating Systems/hardware combinations. The Arkeia product range - Arkeia Light, Arkeia MiniLan, Arkeia EnterpriseLan and Arkeia Virtual Server -has attracted more than 90,000 users worldwide who rely on it for their data protection needs. Arkeia Corporation is privately held and has offices in Carlsbad, California and Paris, France. For further information about Arkeia Corp., visit the Arkeia web site at http://www.arkeia.com.
(Submitted by Jeffrey Swartz of Daly-Swartz PR)
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