BakBone Software Announces Nordic Distribution Agreement With Four Leaf Technologies SAN DIEGO, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BakBone Software (TSX: BKB; OTC Bulletin Board: BKBOF), a global provider of data protection software, announced today a distribution agreement with Four Leaf Technologies, a leading distributor of data storage solutions in the Nordic region. With offices in all four major Nordic countries, Four Leaf will be responsible for the distribution of BakBone's NetVault line of data backup and disaster recovery software to its storage resellers in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031120/SDBAKLOGO) "Four Leaf's reputation and knowledge of the Nordic market is very impressive," said Pat Clarke, vice president for EMEA, BakBone Software. "As BakBone continues to gain traction and expand its presence in the European storage market, this partnership allows us to extend our distribution network into North European countries with a professional, value-oriented, storage distributor." "We were looking for a backup software partner that had proven experience in Linux," said Jorgen Winther, president and CEO, Four Leaf Technologies. "BakBone Software has quickly established itself as the worldwide undisputed leader in backup and recovery for Linux, a position that has been validated by IDC metrics. With its NetVault line of data protection products, BakBone is a great complement to our offering in several key areas. For instance, we are now able to offer backup solutions tailored to users of MySQL and Lotus Domino on the Linux platform." BakBone's NetVault is developed to support today's high-performance networked storage environments, and provides reliability, performance, and 30 percent lower total cost of ownership than competitive solutions. BakBone's NetVault leverages a state-of-the-art, modular architecture to provide maximum performance, while offering great flexibility and ease of use in deployment. NetVault is highly scalable and easily adapts to customers' expanding storage needs, from single server workgroups to distributed enterprises, including mixed systems environments and mission-critical applications. NetVault supports leading server platforms, including Linux, Solaris, Mac OS X Server, Netware, and Windows 2003 Server. Through additional Application Plugin Modules (APMs), NetVault can be extended to ensure continuous availability for many business-critical applications. NetVault APMs are available for leading ERP, database and messaging platforms, including Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server, Lotus Notes/Domino, MySQL, SAP R/3, Oracle, Sybase, DB2, Informix, and PostgresSQL. BakBone's storage products are available on a free 45-day trial license for downloading from http://www.bakbone.com/products/downloads/. About BakBone Software, Inc. BakBone Software is a leading international data protection 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 size 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 companies can learn more information about BakBone's products and services at http://www.bakbone.com/ or email . About Four Leaf Technologies Four Leaf Technologies is a value creating distributor operating with IT Infrastructure such as data storage, server infrastructure, data management and safety within networks on certain markets. We create value through our specific competences and by focusing on efficient distribution of products and high quality know how. Safe Harbor This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, which, if they do not materialize or prove correct, could cause the results of BakBone to differ materially from historical results, or those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties may include, but are not limited to, competition in our target markets; potential capital needs; management of future growth and expansion; risk of third-party claims of infringement; protection of proprietary information, customer acceptance of the company's products and fee structures; the success of BakBone's brand development efforts; risks associated with strategic alliances; reliance on distribution channels; product concentration; need to develop new and enhanced products; potential product defects; our ability to hire and retain qualified employees and key management personnel; and risks associated with changes in domestic and international market conditions and the entry into and development of international markets for the company's products. These forward-looking statements should be considered in the context of these and other risk factors disclosed in the most recent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which may be found at http://www.sec.gov/. and the Canadian Securities Administrators, which is available on the SEDAR disclosure system at http://www.sedar.com/, All future written and oral forward-looking statements are also subject to these factors. BakBone assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date on which it was made. BakBone, BakBone Software, NetVault, Application Plugin Module, APM, and the BakBone logo are all trademarks or registered trademarks of BakBone Software, Inc. in the United States and/or in other countries. For further information, please contact Dani Kenison of BakBone Software, Inc., +1-858-795-7584, . http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031120/SDBAKLOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: BakBone Software, Inc. CONTACT: Dani Kenison of BakBone Software, Inc., +1-858-795-7584, Web site: http://www.bakbone.com/products/downloads Web site: http://www.bakbone.com/

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