NovaStor Increases Security in NAS Devices NovaBACKUP now capable of automatic backup of critical data to dedicated passwor d protected

areas Agoura Hills, CA, November 17, 2011 -- Data protection and backup specialist Nov aStor has just released the latest version of their NovaBACKUP SMB product line for workstations, servers and virtual machines. Version 12.5 offers enhanced ba ckup of critical data to NAS devices making it easier to be compliant with corpo rate security policies. Automatic and Secure Backup to NAS-File Systems In IT environments with several users or user groups, password protected NAS dir ectories are often implemented. With NovaBACKUP version 12.5 the NAS directory is available for backups independent of individual users sign-in status. NovaBACKU P 12.5 registers automatically at the selected NAS directory and carries out the backup as scheduled.

NovaStor s extended NAS support increases the flexibility and reliability of data ba ckup to NAS devices. The software supports plug and play of NAS devices as well as se eral other popular storage devices. NAS storage devices have become extremely popular with small businesses, but minor complications in everyday use frequently hinder the efficient use of the devices . The extended NAS security support in NovaBACKUP version 12.5 ensures that our customers can fully utilize all the benefits of their NAS devices for data secu rity and data availability, states Stefan Utzinger, CEO NovaStor. Availability Version 12.5 of NovaBACKUP Professional, Server, Business Essentials and BE Virt ual is available for download from NovaStor s website. Users can activate the new v ersion with license keys starting version 12.0. Customers using previous version s may obtain an upgrade to take advantage of the benefits of recent developments . The new optimized NAS support is also available for NovaBACKUP xSP and NovaBAC KUP Remote Workforce. Free Webinar on NovaBACKUP 12.5 Resellers are invited to take part in a NovaStor webinar on Tuesday, 22 November 2011, at 10 am PST to learn more about the benefits of NovaBACKUP 12.5. Beyond extended NAS security the new version provides numerous speed enhancements,reduc ed backup windows for huge file loads and virtual machines as well as support of the latest technologies. Participation in the webinar requires prior registrati on at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/896749456. Links for Further Information Workstation Backup http :// www . novastor . com/en/software/windows-backup Server Backup http ://www . novastor . com/en/software/server-backup SBS Backup with NovaBACKUP Business Essentials http ://www . novastor . com/en/s oftware/sql-exchange-backup Virtual Machine Backup : http :// www . novastor . com/en/software/sql-exchangebackup-virtual-edition Webinar registration: https ://www1 . gotomeeting . com/register/896749456 NovaStor Product Overview :http :// www . novastor . com/en/software/ About NovaStor NovaStor (www.novastor.com) is a leading international provider of software solu tions for data protection and availability. NovaStor provides software, SaaS sol utions and services for local and online backup, restore and retention of busine ss-critical data. Clients include home, mobile, and SMB users, service providers as well as international corporations. NovaStor's cost-effective solutions are

platform- and hardware-independent and ensure that optimal technological and eco nomical use is gained from the customer's existing and future IT environment. No vaStor is headquartered in Switzerland (Zug), has offices in Germany (Hamburg) a nd the USA (CA, Agoura Hills), and is represented in numerous other countries th rough partnerships. Contact : Mike Andrews NovaStor 29209 Canwood Street Agoura Hills, CA 91301 +1 (0)805 579 6700 Fax: +1 (0)805 579 6710 mike.andrews@novastor.com http://www.novastor.com/