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Westbrook Technologies Certifies KOM Networks as Storage Management Partner

Kanata ON, Canada – May 15, 1998
KOM Networks (Kanata, ON) and Westbrook Technologies (Branford, CT)) are pleased to announced KOM Networks' OptiStorm is the first optical management software to be certified for use with Westbrook's Fortis document management product suite.

Fortis is a 32-bit, ODBC, client/server document management software providing capture, indexing, retrieval, editing, annotation and distribution of paper, electronic documents and images via LAN/WAN, internet/intranet, fax, email and printers. The application operates on a Windows NT system and has integrated components for COLD, the world wide web and self-contained CD solutions.

To achieve certification, a product must face a rigorous testing process by Westbrook's Software Support Department. "We found that KOM Networks' software performed flawlessly under all circumstances, meeting the rigid specifications required for certification," said Ira Kuzma, Manager of Software Support.

Having the Westbrook designation of "certified" means any Fortis end-user requesting information on jukebox management software at this time will be told OptiStorm is currently the only optical management software that has met strict testing standards for Fortis compatibility.

The "Best Engineered Mass Storage Solutions", KOM Networks makes storage management simple for Optical, CD-ROM, Tape and Magnetic devices on Windows NT, UNIX and VMS platforms. KOM Networks develops and markets software product such as optical jukebox management software (OptiStorm NT, OptiServer UNIX), network back-up (OptiBac) and Storage Management solutions.

About KOM Networks

KOM Networks, founded in 1969, is the world leader of innovative storage management software solutions. Pioneers of Data Protection & Retention, KOM Networks' products provide Compliance, Archiving and Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) to over 10,000 installations globally. KOM Networks products are delivered through a worldwide network of value-added resellers, strategic partnerships and alliances.

KOM Networks' easy-to-integrate products let you Simply Manage, Protect, and Serve STORAGE, The Way You Want It. For more information please visit www.komnetworks.com.

Westbrook Technologies (www.filemagic.com) has been a leader in document management since 1984. The company introduced its award-winning 16-bit FileMagic series in 1990. It was later followed by Fortis, the client/server document management software suite, in April 1997. Today, Westbrook's products are in use at over 12,000 customer sites in 27 countries. They are sold exclusively through an international network of authorized resellers who offer education, customization, services and support. For more information contact Westbrook Technologies at 1-800-WHYFILE or 203-483-6666. Email address: info@filemagic.com.