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Acronis Snap Deploy^® 3.0 for rapid deployment of PC configurations now shipping

BURLINGTON, Mass., April 9, 2008 — Acronis (www.acronis.com.hk), a provider of affordable, scalable storage management and disaster recovery software, today announced the general availability of Acronis Snap Deploy 3.0, which enables IT managers to quickly and easily configure and deploy multiple computers simultaneously.

Acronis Snap Deploy 3.0 provides a hassle-free experience for businesses adding new computers. Instead of configuring each individual machine and then installing the applications, customers use the software to quickly install a standard, identical image — including the operating system and all applications — on every machine.

"Since launching the beta of Acronis Snap Deploy 3.0 last month, we received praise for the time-saving, straightforward process it affords IT professionals," said Walter Scott, CEO of Acronis. "Companies of all sizes can ensure that employees are up and running in minutes with a new system, rather than hours or days. Users find this product particularly useful in applications where system configurations are standardizes, such as in the education and government markets, as well as for sales and general office applications."

About Acronis Snap Deploy 3.0

Image configurations created by Acronis Snap Deploy can be installed from an optical disk or multicast simultaneously to tens or hundreds of computers over a local area network. With the separately licensed Acronis Universal Deploy add-on, IT managers can configure new systems with different hardware and still use the original saved image. Device drivers and the Hardware Abstraction Layer can be automatically or manually selected as needed to ensure proper booting of the computer. The product is available in workstation and for server versions.

New features in Version 3.0 include:

• Wake-on-LAN allows remote boot of shut down computers even if they are not located in one network with Acronis Deploy Server;
• Deployment scheduling enables flexible deployment planning;
• A centralized management console provides the ability to create and manage deployment tasks from one location;
• Full Microsoft Windows Server 2008 support ensures compatibility with the latest Microsoft technologies;
• Flexible licensing for both workstations and servers;
• Custom deployment enables authorized end-users to self-deploy systems by choosing a pre-configured deployment task from the network boot menu;
• Preinstalled environment (PE) support (WinPE 2.0/BartPE) permits automatic deployment and script execution under PE, including a PXE media builder;
• Full security ensures MAC filtering, the ability to password-protect an image, and prevents unauthorized execution of the Acronis bootable components

Pricing and Availability

English and German versions of Acronis Snap Deploy 3.0 are immediately available through Acronis resellers worldwide and online. Localized versions in other languages will follow. The software is fully compatible with the prior version, all other Acronis products, and supports 32 and 64-bit systems. Pricing remains the same as the earlier version at $19.99 for the desktop version and $99.99 for the server version. For more information and a 15-day free trial of Acronis Snap Deploy 3.0, please visit http://www.acronis.com.hk/enterprise/products/.

About Acronis

Acronis is a leading provider of easy-to-use backup, recovery and security solutions for physical, virtual and cloud environments. Its patented disk imaging technology enables corporations, SMBs and consumers to protect their digital assets. With Acronis' disaster recovery, deployment and migration software, users protect their digital information, maintain business continuity and reduce downtime. Acronis software is sold in more than 180 countries and available in 13 languages. For additional information, please visit www.acronis.com.hk. Follow Acronis on Twitter: http://twitter.com/acronis.

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