WALTHAM, Mass. and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — May 28, 2002 — VeriTest, the testing division of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIOX) and Legato Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: LGTO), a worldwide leader in enterprise storage management, today announced that Legato NetWorker® has just earned the prestigious Microsoft "Certified for Windows" certification through VeriTest.
With more than 100,000 NetWorker server licenses worldwide, Legato's information protection software protects the business-critical data of enterprise customers by simplifying and centralizing backup and recovery operations across heterogeneous environments. Built upon an open, highly scalable architecture, NetWorker reduces management overhead by automating the protection of storage assets for the largest corporate data centers to the smallest satellite branch offices.
As the exclusive provider of independent testing for the Microsoft Certified for Windows logo program, VeriTest tested the Legato product to ensure it meets Microsoft's strict manageability, reliability and availability requirements necessary to earn the Microsoft Certified for Windows logo for Advanced Server and Datacenter Server.
VeriTest's rigorous certification testing process includes a 48-hour stress test on the Unisys ES7000 32-way server, proper use of high memory, multi-node high availability scale-out scenarios, and validation of 24x7 Datacenter-level support.
"One of our primary goals is to provide our customers with the confidence that comes from purchasing certified products. Microsoft's Windows 2000 Datacenter logo certification of Legato NetWorker further validates that Legato meets customer requirements for compatibility, reliability and scalability on the Windows platform," said George Symons, vice president, Product Management and Development, Legato Systems. "Today's announcement provides our customers with just one more reason to trust Legato to protect their valuable datacenter information. Legato is excited to be a key component of Microsoft's solution for keeping business-critical information available and protected."
"Microsoft Windows certification is a demanding process that requires an intense commitment to quality and process. By working with VeriTest to certify this application, Legato is enhancing their customer loyalty, providing the highest levels of reliability and compatibility," said Ed Adams, vice president, VeriTest.
"Industry-leading solution providers such as Legato continue to see their customers demand a publicly defendable statement of reliability," said Jeff Price, Senior Director, Microsoft Corporation. "Microsoft meets that need with the rigorous Certified for Windows program, ensuring that both Windows 2000 and Windows .NET Server platforms will provide the best return on investment possible."
About VeriTest Services from Lionbridge
VeriTest is the testing arm of Lionbridge Technologies, a provider of solutions for worldwide deployment of technology and content. VeriTest certifies information technology for global e-business through definitive, real-world testing. Since 1987, VeriTest has been helping the microcomputer industry build and ship thousands of quality products, from CPU chips to network management software. In January 1999, VeriTest and Lionbridge Technologies combined to create the world's first independent global network for outsourced product testing and compliance programs. The combination provides IT companies with a single global partner for outsourcing specialized technical services associated with global product releases, including software localization, quality testing, and logo certification. To learn more, visit www.veritest.com.
About Legato
Legato Systems, Inc. delivers worldwide enterprise class software solutions and services that keep the world's business-critical information and applications available. With a direct sales force and through strategic partnerships and alliances, Legato delivers the advantage of business continuance through enterprise automation with information protection, application availability and storage management solutions. The company's corporate headquarters are located at 2350 West El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 (650) 210-7000, fax: (650) 210-7032, Web site: www.legato.com.
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