To: Frodo Baxter who wrote (8977 ) 6/10/1999 2:36:00 PM From: Sam Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 9124
Who: Quantum Corp. based in Milpitas, Calif. (NMS:QNTM) Where: PC Expo Javits Convention Center New York City, NY Booth No. 3162 When: June 22 - 24, 1999 What: Quantum Digital Storage Solutions *T Quantum Corporation invites all members of the press to witness several new data storage solutions optimized for desktop applications at PC EXPO '99. This first-time appearance at the show is marked by several exciting demonstrations that illustrate the versatility and reliability of all Quantum products. Quantum will publicly present its Fireball(TM) CX hard drive and DLT 8000 tape drive for the first time. High-end computer games loaded onto the Fireball CX will demonstrate its performance and storage capacity. The newest member of the industry-leading, best-selling DLTtape(TM) family, the DLT 8000 drive, will be featured in a demonstration that shows the ease of use in backing up and restoring files. Exhibiting independently in the Quantum booth, Meridian Data Inc., a leading provider of network-attached storage (NAS) solutions, will demonstrate the newest award-winning Snap! Server. In May 1999, Quantum announced its intentions to acquire Meridian Data Inc. Six lucky show visitors will win one of three Quantum Fireball hard drives or one of three Meridian Data Snap! Servers by registering for the drawing at the Quantum booth. Quantum will also illustrate the adaptability of its Atlas(TM) low-voltage differential (LVD) hard drives and Rushmore(TM) solid-state disks as it presents a demonstration in a variety of configurations including in a non-linear video editing system. This application will demonstrate how Quantum's Atlas hard disk drives deliver broadcast quality video with sustained data transfers greater than 200 megabytes per second. For more information about Quantum at PC Expo, please visit our Web site, quantum.com or contact Elizabeth Mousourakis at (408) 975-3028 or by e-mail at emousourakis@hoffman.com. During the show, please ask to speak with public relations at the Quantum booth. About Quantum Founded in 1980, Quantum Corporation (www.quantum.com) is a diversified mass storage company committed to achieving customer satisfaction through high quality and reliability. Quantum is the highest volume global supplier of hard disk drives for personal computers, a leading supplier of high capacity hard drives and the worldwide revenue leader among all classes of tape drives. Quantum sells a broad range of storage products to OEM and distribution customers worldwide. Quantum's sales for the fiscal year ending March 1999 were $4.9 billion. About Meridian Data, Inc. Founded in 1988, Meridian Data is a developer and manufacturer of easy-to-use network storage solutions. With more than four million users, Meridian Data's systems are deployed worldwide throughout Fortune 1,000 class companies, small businesses, government and educational institutions. Meridian Data is headquartered in Scotts Valley, Calif., and maintains offices in New York, Washington, Orlando, Chicago, Dallas, San Jose, Calif. and London. For more information on the Snap! Server and Meridian Data's workgroup NAS products, visit www.snapserver.com or call 1-888-343-SNAP. Note to Editors: The foregoing statements regarding future technology, products incorporating that technology, estimated product performance, availability and price, and the impact of the new products on Quantum and the market and are forward looking statements and actual results could vary. Factors which could affect actual results include the ability to successfully integrate new technology into products in a cost-effective manner, the ability to successfully manufacture and distribute new products at sufficient volume, quality and reasonable cost, the timing of new product introductions, competition, and the significant uncertainty of market acceptance of new products. Quantum, the Quantum logo, and DLTtape logo are trademarks of Quantum Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. Quantum Atlas and Fireball and are trademarks of Quantum Corporation. --30--eb/sf* CONTACT: Quantum Corporation Teresa Brewer, 408/894-4721 teresa.brewer@quantum.com or The Hoffman Agency Elizabeth Mousourakis, 408/975-3028 emousourakis@hoffman.com