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Hyland Software, Inc. Certifies KOM Networks as MO Storage Management Partner

Rocky River, OH and Ottawa, ON – October 1, 1998
Hyland Software, Inc., (Rocky River, OH) and KOM Networks (Ottawa, ON) are pleased to announce the certification of KOM Networks OptiStorm for use with Hyland's OnBase Integrated Document Management software.

Following an extensive evaluation process, the Hyland Software Development Team has designated KOM Networks as a Preferred Vendor of magneto-optical (MO) jukebox storage management. "We have tested the KOM Networks software and found that OptiStorm fulfills all performance standards we have set for certified compatibility with OnBase," said Miguel Zubizarreta, Chief Technology Officer of Hyland Software. "This relationship extends our range of storage solutions and gives us the ability to more effectively accommodate the largest-scale users."

According to Richard Game, KOM Networks V.P. of Sales & Marketing, "We regard Hyland as one of the premier document management companies in the industry, and are very pleased to have the opportunity to work with them."

The OnBase/OptiStorm solution has proven successful in production environments, including a recent implementation at a major transportation company in Ohio. Steve Naghshineh, Director of Engineering for Iconex, was the lead integrator on the project. With the requirement to process over 100,000 images per day, our solution had to employ open systems architecture and offer high-end scaleability," said Naghshineh. The OnBase/OptiStorm solution was easily integrated and actually exceeded our performance expectations."

OnBase offers a full range of document management capabilities by combining Imaging, COLD, EDM, Web Access, and WorkFlow capabilities in one truly integrated system. Based upon a uniquely configurable and open client/server architecture, OnBase solutions adapt and scale to meet evolving customer requirements. By dramatically increasing both document access and control, OnBase Document Management Solutions enable organizations across a variety of industries to fully leverage the power of their information

KOM Networks OptiStorm is a high-performance, full-featured jukebox management system – yet is simple enough for non-technical users. It operates at the device level, uses NT's native file system (not a proprietary file system), and allows users to manage the jukebox with familiar Windows NT tools such as File Manager, Disk Administrator, and Windows Explorer.

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.