STORNET ADDS BAKBONE'S NETVAULT TO SUPPORTED SERVICES Takes First Call Support in the StorTrust Operations Center

BakBone Software (TSE: BKB), a global provider of storage management software, and StorNet, a leading nationwide provider of networked storage services, recently announced the availability of first line support for BakBone's NetVaultä, through StorNet's StorTrust Operation Center in Plano, Texas. Thus enabling StorNet to provide support for their customer's entire storage solution.

San Diego, CA and Englewood, CO - August 8, 2002-- BakBone Software (TSE: BKB), a global provider of storage management software, and StorNet, a leading nationwide provider of networked storage services, recently announced the availability of first line support for BakBone's NetVaultä, through StorNet's StorTrust Operation Center in Plano, Texas. Thus enabling StorNet to provide support for their customer's entire storage solution.
"We are pleased to add 24x7 coverage for BakBone's NetVault product line to our list of available services. Our customers rely on a single-point-of-expertise for their storage environment", said Chris Wilkes, StorNet Vice President of Managed Services. "They want one number to call for support, and co-terminus contracts for the multiple suppliers."
"We have enjoyed a two year relationship with StorNet. They are a recognized leader in storage networking solutions with an impressive customer base," said Scott Petersen, Vice President of Sales, BakBone. "We are pleased that StorNet has chosen NetVault to be an integral part of its support offerings."
About StorNet
STORNET, INC. is a leading nationwide provider of networked storage services focused on delivering intelligent and comprehensive solutions to solve today's business problems. StorNet analyzes UNIX and NT storage requirements, architects solutions, implements secure automated systems, and provides training, support, and management services.

StorNet is headquartered in Englewood Colorado and has 22 regional offices. For more information please call 877-STORNET (786-7638), e-mail at info@stornet.com, or visit our web site at www.stornet.com.

About BakBone

BakBone Software, Inc. (TSE: BKB - News) is an international storage management software company that develops and globally distributes high-performance software solutions to the network storage and open systems markets. BakBone's near-line archival and backup/restore software suites provide scalable data protection from the workgroup to the enterprise. Founded
in 2000, BakBone Software's products are used by companies worldwide, and are distributed through a network of OEMs and solution providers. BakBone's corporate headquarters is located at 10145 Pacific Heights Boulevard, Suite 900, San Diego, California 92121. Its stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is included on the S&P/TSE Composite Index, S&P/TSE Canadian SmallCap and TSE 200 indices. For more information on BakBone products, call (866) 484-2663, e-mail sales@bakbone.com, or access BakBone's web site at www.bakbone.com.
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