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BakBone Software announces Netvault´s comprehensive platform support for oracle 10g

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN — March 23, 2004 — Extending the company´s leadership in protecting data across Oracle-based environments, BakBone Software™ (OTCBB: BKBOF, TSX: BKB), a global provider of data backup and recovery software, today announced broad support for Oracle Database 10g across Linux, UNIX and Windows platforms.

Using NetVault’s Application Plugin Module (APM) designed specifically for Oracle’s database technology, BakBone provides the ability to backup and restore Oracle Database 10g. By providing the industry’s leading data protection solution for Oracle Database 10g and middle-tier technology, BakBone enables customers to optimize NetVault’s powerful data protection and recovery capabilities while leveraging the performance, cost-efficiency and reliability of mission-critical database applications.

“BakBone’s support for Oracle 10g ensures that our customers and partners will be able to confidently deploy and support Oracle technology backed by a trusted data protection solution," said Adrian Jones, senior vice president, Worldwide OEM and Alliances Group, BakBone. “Oracle is BakBone’s largest selling database APM globally. Our collaboration in the Oracle 10g beta program and participation in Oracle’s Unbreakable Linux initiative, are a natural extension of our common commitment to our customers. BakBone will continue to deliver value for those customers and partners choosing to implement Oracle’s grid technology."

“BakBone’s deep experience in supporting Oracle platforms gives end-users looking to adopt Oracle 10g the assurance that they have a proven data protection solution," said Bronwyn Hastings, vice president, Alliances and Channels, Oracle Corp. “This is further validation that leading industry solution providers are moving to support the Oracle 10g platform."

Oracle Database 10g is the first database designed to enable grid computing and provides a flexible and cost-effective way to manage enterprise information. As a member of the Oracle PartnerNetwork, BakBone’s support of 10g assures customers the availability of a full-scale highly robust data protection solution that delivers superior total cost of ownership (TCO) and ease of installation and deployment.

About BakBone Software, Inc.
BakBone Software is a leading international data recovery solution provider that develops and distributes data backup, restore, and disaster recovery 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 OEM partners, resellers and solution providers, interested customers can learn more information about BakBone’s products and services at www.bakbone.com or email info@bakbone.com.

About the Oracle PartnerNetwork
The Oracle PartnerNetwork is a global business network of more than 13,000 companies who deliver innovative enterprise software solutions based on Oracle software. Through access to Oracle´s premier products, education, technical services, marketing and sales support, the Oracle PartnerNetwork provides partners with the resources they need to be successful in today´s Internet economy. Oracle partners are able to offer customers leading-edge solutions backed by Oracle´s position as the world´s largest enterprise software company.

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