Agoura Hills / (CA) USA, May 16, 2012 – Data protection specialist NovaStor equips SMBs with a practical network backup solution, NovaBACKUP Business Essentials Network (BEN). The product is characterized by ease of use and low requirements. The concept: The centralized management of servers and workstations with a central management console. Backup is performed to central NAS or DAS devices. NovaStor recommends this solution for networks of 3 servers and up.

Ease of Use and a Central Management Save Resources
Professional data backup is an essential part of protecting the interests of small and medium sized companies. All too often the subject of proper backup procedure is neglected in these environments due to limited finances and lack of necessary IT resources. NovaBACKUP BEN is tailored to the needs of small businesses. Need for additional hardware is reduced or eliminated through the optimal use of the existing infrastructure. Data backup and restore can be initiated manually or through automated schedules through the use of the included central management console. This component empowers even users with little IT-knowledge to control all backup and restore processes locally as well as offsite, remotely via the internet.

With NovaBACKUP BEN, simple and fast installation, minimal system requirements as well as central backup and administration reduce the daily work load of users with little expertise as well as IT staff considerably. E-mail and telephone support is carried out by qualified support engineers based in the US and Germany.

Network Backup for Small Businesses to any Standard Backup Device
NovaBACKUP BEN is a centralized network backup solution for Windows Workstations, Microsoft SQL and Exchange as well as for agent-less backup of virtual machines under VMware and Hyper-V. The backups are created on a central storage device (Network Attached Storage/NAS) or a local storage (Direct Attached Storage/DAS). NovaBACKUP BEN supports all standard storage devices such as hard disks, CD/DVD and USB as well as single tape drives (magnetic tape). Cloud Backup capability to protect data at a redundant location is a standard option of NovaBACKUP BEN. Companies are thus able to create their own customized backup strategy regarding preferred schedules, technologies, and locations.

Stefan Utzinger, CEO at NovaStor: “The demands of small and medium sized businesses are very different from those of large companies. Robust technology, a user interface which suits everyday needs and an appropriate price-performance ratio make the success of a backup solution. NovaBACKUP BEN not only secures business continuity, but also facilitates daily business processes.”

Availability
NovaBACKUP BEN is available from NovaStor as well as from authorized resellers. The base package includes protection for three servers and all options for Exchange, SQL, Hyper-V and VMware for 1.499, – USD. Also included is the Central Management Console, and technical support from NovaStor’s US support team either by e-mail or phone for the first year.

Links for additional information
Product information on NovaBACKUP BEN
http://www.novastor.com/en/software/sql-exchange-network-backup

About NovaStor
NovaStor (www.novastor.com) is a leading international provider of software solutions for data protection and availability. NovaStor provides software, SaaS solutions and services for local and online backup, restore and retention of business-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 economical use is gained from the customer’s existing and future IT environment. NovaStor is headquartered in Switzerland (Zug), has offices in Germany (Hamburg) and the USA (CA, Agoura Hills), and is represented in numerous other countries through partnerships.

For Further Information:
NovaStor
Mike Andrews
29209 Canwood Street
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Tel.: +1 (0)805 579 6700
Fax: +1 (0)805 579 6710
E-Mail: mike.andrews@novastor.com
http://twitter.com/novastor
http://www.facebook.com/novastor

Agoura Hills / (CA) USA, Hamburg, / Germany, May 3rd, 2012 – Red Herring announces its Top 100 award in recognition of the leading private companies from Europe, celebrating innovations and technologies across their respective industries. Data protection specialist NovaStor has been selected for achievements and developments in backup and cloud technology.

Red Herring’s Top 100 Europe list has become a mark of distinction for identifying promising companies and entrepreneurs. Red Herring editors were among the first to recognize that companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, Yahoo, Skype, Salesforce.com, YouTube, and eBay would change the way we live and work.

“Choosing the companies with the strongest potential was by no means a small feat,” said Alex Vieux, publisher and CEO of Red Herring. “After rigorous contemplation and discussion, we narrowed our list down from hundreds of candidates from across Europe to the Top 100 Winners. We believe NovaStor embodies the vision, drive and innovation that define a successful entrepreneurial venture. NovaStor should be proud of its accomplishment, as the competition was the strongest it has ever been.”

Red Herring’s editorial staff evaluated the companies on both quantitative and qualitative criteria, such as financial performance, technology innovation, management quality, strategy, and market penetration. This assessment of potential is complemented by a careful review of the track record and standing of startups relative to their peers, allowing Red Herring to look past the “buzz” and make the list a valuable instrument of discovery and advocacy for the most promising new business models in Europe.

Stefan Utzinger, CEO at NovaStor: „NovaStor started out as a technology enabler. Our software products to map individual business models in cloud backup and managed services have convinced the Red Herring jury. Our focus on local and personal support and customer services combined with cutting-edge technology make for NovaStor’s unique profile.”

Links for additional information
Red Herring Europe 2012 Top 100
http://www.redherring.com/red-herring-europe/europe-2012-top-100/
NovaStor’s Online Backup Platform
http://www.novastor.com/en/software/online-backup
NovaStor’s Private Cloud Backup Platform
http://www.novastor.com/en/software/remote-workforce

About NovaStor
NovaStor (www.novastor.com) is a leading international provider of software solutions for data protection and availability. NovaStor provides software, SaaS solutions and services for local and online backup, restore and retention of business-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 economical use is gained from the customer’s existing and future IT environment. NovaStor is headquartered in Switzerland (Zug), has offices in Germany (Hamburg) and the USA (CA, Agoura Hills), and is represented in numerous other countries through partnerships.

For Further Information:
NovaStor
Mike Andrews
29209 Canwood Street
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Tel.: +1 (0)805 579 6700
Fax: +1 (0)805 579 6710
E-Mail: mike.andrews@novastor.com
http://twitter.com/novastor
http://www.facebook.com/novastor

Hamburg  / Germany, April 18, 2012 – Data protection specialist NovaStor announced today it has been  selected as a Finalist  for Red Herring’s Top 100 Europe award, a prestigious list honoring the year’s most promising private technology ventures from the European business region.

The Red Herring editorial team selected the most innovative companies from a pool of hundreds from across Europe. The nominees are evaluated on both quantitative and qualitative criteria, such as financial performance, technology innovation, quality of management, execution of strategy, and integration into their respective industries.

This unique assessment of potential is complemented by a review of the actual track record and standing of a company, which allows Red Herring to see past the “buzz” and make the list a valuable instrument for discovering and advocating the greatest business opportunities in the industry.

“This year was very rewarding,” said Alex Vieux, publisher and CEO of Red Herring. “The global economic situation has abated and there are many great companies producing really innovative and amazing products. We had a very difficult time narrowing the pool and selecting the finalists. NovaStor shows great promise therefore deserves to be among the Finalists. Now we’re faced with the difficult task of selecting the Top 100 winners of Red Herring Europe. We know that the 2012 crop will grow into some amazing companies that are sure to make an impact.”

“The Red Herring list is a renowned seal of corporate quality. NovaStor is very proud of the recognition of our achievements in the cloud and data protection business by Red Herring”, Stefan Utzinger, CEO at NovaStor.

Finalists for the 2012 edition of the Red Herring 100 Europe award are selected based upon their technological innovation, management strength, market size, investor record, customer acquisition, and financial health. During the several months leading up to the announcement, hundreds of companies in the telecommunications, security, Web 2.0, software, hardware, biotech, mobile and other industries completed their submissions to qualify for the award.

The Finalists are invited to present their winning strategies at the Red Herring Europe Forum in Amsterdam, April 23-25, 2012. The Top 100 winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony the evening of April 25 at the event.

Links for additional information
Red Herring Europe 2012 Finalists
http://www.redherring.com/red-herring-europe/2012-red-herring-europe-finalists/

About NovaStor
NovaStor (www.novastor.com) is a leading international provider of software solutions for data protection and availability. NovaStor provides software, SaaS solutions and services for local and online backup, restore and retention of business-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 economical use is gained from the customer’s existing and future IT environment. NovaStor is headquartered in Switzerland (Zug), has offices in Germany (Hamburg) and the USA (CA, Agoura Hills), and is represented in numerous other countries through partnerships.

For Further Information:
NovaStor Software
Tatjana Dems
Neumann-Reichardt-Str. 27-33
D- 22041 Hamburg
Tel.: +49 (0)40 638 09 0
Fax: +49 (0)40 638 09 29
mailto:tatjana.dems@novastor.com
www.novastor.de
http://twitter.com/novastor

Hamburg / Germany, Zug / Switzerland, Agoura Hills / (CA) USA, April 16, 2012 – Data protection specialist NovaStor announces the availability of the new version of its NovaBACKUP software for protecting workstations, servers, and virtual machines running under Hyper-V and VMware. NovaBACKUP’s comprehensive set of features make it easy for users to backup and restore complete systems and individual files. Among the new benefits introduced with NovaBACKUP 13 is universal restore, access to individual files and folders within an image, as well as options which broaden backup flexibility to meet individual needs.

System Restore Made Convenient
NovaBACKUP 13 simplifies life for those needing to restore their critical data and make it available at a moment’s notice. With the addition of a universal restore function, users achieve the capability for the seamless restoration of a complete system to dissimilar hardware. Users of the new version benefit from a boot environment based on original Microsoft technology, Windows PE, for the restoration of a system. Instead of using supplied boot images based technologies that may not always be current, NovaBACKUP 13 users start the restore of a complete system using the Win PE a platform which is continuously updated by Microsoft for the use of current hardware.

Backup and Restore According to Personal Requirements
Version 13 provides full, incremental and differential backup for file storage and imaging. After a full backup, incremental file backups or images help users quickly and efficiently update their backup data, keeping information current and conserving resources at the same time.

Additionally, new imaging functionality creates visibility into the image file structure. Individual files and folders are easy to locate and recover. Users receive greater benefit from the ability to adapt their backup solution to match specific system properties and to ensure, for example; the reliable backup and restore of encrypted hard drives. NovaBACKUP 13 provides comprehensive imaging features for the development of customized backup strategies.

All NovaBACKUP 13 installations on workstations, servers, and virtual environments include support of NovaStor’s technology for central monitoring and management with the central management console. Administrators are able to conveniently access the central management console while on-the-go or from remote locations via the internet.

Overview: New in Version 13
• True Universal Restore with original Microsoft technology (Windows PE) for the recovery of entire systems to dissimilar
hardware
• Virtual Machine Backup for VMware and Hyper-V included in NovaBACKUP Business Essentials for 299,95 only.
• Full, incremental and differential image for fast and resource-efficient imaging
• Access to individual files and folders of images
• Backup and restore of encrypted hard drives and other systems specific properties

Stefan Utzinger, CEO of NovaStor: “Presently, no other professional backup and restore product allows users to restore complete systems as quickly and conveniently as NovaBACKUP 13. The new imaging functions contribute to the rich feature set available to NovaBACKUP users while maintaining NovaBACKUP’s ease-of use.”

Availability
NovaBACKUP 13 is available from NovaStor and NovaStor’s certified partners worldwide. Users may choose from three products for typical use cases. NovaBACKUP Professional (49,95) for workstation backup and restore, NovaBACKUP Server (249,95) for server backup and restore and NovaBACKUP Business Essentials (299,95) for server backup and restore including Microsoft SQL and Exchange support as well as Hyper-V support and agentless backup for virtual VMware machines.

Links for Further Information
Download NovaBACKUP Business Essentials
(server backup & restore incl. Microsoft SQL, Exchange, Hyper-V, VMware machines)
NovaBACKUP Server for server backup and restore
NovaBACKUP Professional for workstation backup and restore
NovaStor website www.novastor.com

About NovaStor
NovaStor (www.novastor.com) is a leading international provider of software solutions for data protection and availability. NovaStor provides software, SaaS solutions and services for local and online backup, restore and retention of business-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 economical use is gained from the customer’s existing and future IT environment. NovaStor is headquartered in Switzerland (Zug), has offices in Germany (Hamburg) and the USA (CA, Agoura Hills), and is represented in numerous other countries through partnerships.

For Further Information:
NovaStor Software
Tatjana Dems
Neumann-Reichardt-Str. 27-33
D- 22041 Hamburg
Tel.: +49 (0)40 638 09 0
Fax: +49 (0)40 638 09 29
mailto:tatjana.dems@novastor.com
www.novastor.de
http://twitter.com/novastor

Hamburg/ Germany, Logroño / Spain, April 3, 2012 – Cloud hosting pioneer Arsys has added
online storage and online backup to the range of services they offer to their 250,000
customers. To provide a highly reliable and secure service Arsys has chosen the
cloud backup platform by data protection specialist NovaStor to operate the online backup service.

Market Leader Arsys Looks for Professional Cloud Backup Partner
Arsys offers over a hundred different hosting solutions from web and domain hosting to e-commerce,
cloud hosting solutions and more. The broad range of services guarantees any company or professional
will always have the service that enables them to develop their projects, without having to operate their own data center.

When Arsys decided to add online backup to
the services for their customers they were looking for a cloud backup platform that would fit into their
concept of readily available resources and easy-to-manage solutions. Because of their position as
market leader in Spain Arsys would only accept a proven technology that can handle any number
of customer requests and scales with growing needs.

NovaBACKUP xSP, a 100% Match to Arsys’ Needs
NovaStor’s cloud backup platform fulfills Arsys requirements with a long track record of successful
implementations with leading service providers in Europe. NovaStor’s NovaBACKUP xSP equips service
customers with a much acclaimed user interface that independent experts praise for its ease-of-use.
Behind the simple interface, however, resides powerful technology; NovaBACKUP xSP ensures:

• Fast and simple handling of all processes with a step-by-step wizard
• Speedy online backup and restore enabled by FastBit 3 data transfers
• End-to-end encryption for secure data transfers – all the way
• Full availability through web restores any time, any place
• Customer self-service for 24/7 quick management of user data

Beyond the core user needs NovaBACKUP xSP equips service provider Arsys with a rich set of
features for operating a professional online backup service. NovaBACKUP xSP does not only scale
seamlessly with data growth and new customers. With NovaBACKUP xSP Arsys can also support
customers who require an offline backup or restore due to huge data loads, such as for an initial
backup. Reporting and management features ensure Arsys can manage customer backups and data
in a professional manner, or can seamlessly add new storage to ensure customers will always have
enough storage space available.

Javier Salcedo, Product Director at Arsys, comments: “NovaBACKUP xSP proved to be the perfect
choice from day one. The installation was straightforward and allowed a short time-to-market.
Once launched, the online backup service has required little administration. Customer feedback is
positive to enthusiastic. No more to ask for from our perspective.”

“NovaBACKUP xSP powers service providers with a wide range of business models in Europe and the
U.S. Many of those are like Arsys market leaders in their region. We hope to contribute to our partner’s
success with a powerful cloud backup platform that supports the latest technology as well as flexible
licensing models.”, states Stefan Utzinger, CEO at NovaStor.

Links for Additional Information
Arsys Online Backup powered by NovaStor’s cloud backup platform
http://www.arsys.es/marketing-y-aplicaciones/backup-online.html
NovaBACKUP xSP http://www.novastor.com/en/software/online-backup

About Arsys
Arsys is a European provider of ICT services, including Internet presence, Managed Hosting,
Cloud Computing Solutions and ICT Infrastructure. With more than 1.400.000 active services
and over 250.000 clients in 100 countries, Arsys leads the Spanish market and is pioneer in the
development of the first European Cloud Hosting platform. In 2007, The Carlyle Group and Mercapital
become part of their shareholders. With presence in Spain, France and Portugal, Arsys has a team of
270 employees and had an annual turnover of 41 million in 2010. Arsys also has other brands in the
Internet service market, such as Piensa Solutions, Nicline, GravityNet and Sync.

All information about arsys.es is available on www.arsys.es, Twitter (@arsys) and
on the Facebook and Google+ pages of arsys.es.

About NovaStor
NovaStor (www.novastor.com) is a leading international provider of software solutions for data protection
and availability. NovaStor provides software, SaaS solutions and services for local and online backup,
restore and retention of business-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 economical use
is gained from the customer’s existing and future IT environment. NovaStor is headquartered in
Switzerland (Zug), has offices in Germany (Hamburg) and the USA (CA, Agoura Hills), and
is represented in numerous other countries through partnerships.

For Further Information:
Arsys
Alvaro Rudíez
c/ Chile 54
26007 Logroño (La Rioja, Spain)
Tel: +34 941 620 101
mailto:arudiez@arsys.eswww.arsys.es

http://www.twitter.com/arsys

NovaStorSoftware
Tatjana Dems
Neumann-Reichardt-Str. 27-33
D- 22041 Hamburg
Tel.: +49 (0)40 638 09 0
Fax: +49 (0)40 638 09 29
mailto:tatjana.dems@novastor.com
http://twitter.com/novastor