WEST CHESTER, PA., August 2, 2000 - StorNet, Inc., the largest independent storage solutions provider in the United States and a leader in the emerging Storage Area Network (SAN) market space, today announced the selection of BakBone Software's (TSE: BKB, OTCBB: BKBOF) NetVault™ storage management software to its roster for data backup/restore software.

StorNet officials said they made their decision based on NetVault's ability to quickly and easily backup large amounts of corporate-critical data, as well as the software's core design, that makes it possible for companies to meet their rapidly growing data storage needs.

"NetVault will provide tremendous value to our customers. They have told us repeatedly they are seeking high-performance storage management software, which is robust, scalable and most of all, easy to use. NetVault easily meets and exceeds those requirements. Most impressive is NetVault's ability to dynamically share a tape library among many servers" said Derek Gamradt, StorNet's Chief Technology Officer.

Gamradt cited reports from computer industry analysts, saying that enterprise data storage is escalating at an exponential rate; many companies, he said, are doubling, even tripling, their storage requirements from last year. The trend, he said, will continue in the near future, making software solutions such as NetVault even more crucial to a company's data backup strategy.

NetVault is centralized enterprise storage management software, featuring the ability to easily manage the most intensive backup, restore and archiving functions across a wide range of computer platforms. NetVault's scalable, advanced modular architecture operates across distributed heterogeneous client/server and multi-user environments, and is specifically designed for the next generation of network storage applications, such as storage area networks (SANs), as well as today's requirements.

"StorNet is a leader in understanding the data storage needs of its customers for both today and tomorrow, and designing complete solutions to meet those needs," said Jack Corrao, BakBone Software's President/COO. "We're honored by StorNet's decision to include NetVault in its preferred software solutions portfolio. Our partners are at the core of our sales strategy; they already have the existing relationships with their customers and realize their storage requirements. Strategic relationships, such as the one between our company and StorNet, will play a key role in meeting those requirements, especially as SANs become more widely adopted."

About StorNet

StorNet, Inc. is the leading, nationwide independent provider of data-storage solutions. With a focus on data management and solutions integration StorNet delivers intelligent and comprehensive solutions without vendor bias. StorNet analyzes UNIX and NT storage requirements, architects solutions, implements secure automated systems, and provides training and support services. A national network of offices provides personal coverage to the entire enterprise. For over 10 years, StorNet has been delivering superior technology solutions to blue chip clients as well as dot.com start-ups.

For more information, please write to 1109 Saunders Court, West Chester, PA 19380, fax to 610-692-8355, or visit our web site at www.stornet.com.