SAN DIEGO, CA, October 16, 2000 - BakBone Software (TSE: BKB, OTCBB: BKBOF), a global provider of software-based storage management solutions, and Quantum|ATL, a unit of Quantum's DLT and Storage Systems Group (NYSE: DSS) and a leading supplier of intelligent DLTtape™ automation for networked computers, today announced that BakBone's NetVault™ storage management software has been certified on ATL's P3000 and 7100 automated DLTtape libraries.

Today's announcement further strengthens NetVault's position as leading backup/restore software capable of handling data storage loads from workgroups and data centers, through small- to mid-sized enterprises.

"Data backups and restores are quickly becoming more and more mission-critical; the ATL/BakBone combination announced today makes it possible for companies to confidently manage the process of keeping their business data available around the clock," said Dean Morash, ATL's business alliance manager. "As companies' data storage needs continue to evolve, they are seeking a hardware/software solution that will grow with them. ATL's libraries and NetVault storage management software are combined to meet their needs, both today and tomorrow."

BakBone's NetVault features 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. The forthcoming version of NetVault, announced last month, supports network-attached storage, and is compatible with Windows 2000. The current version already runs across multiple platforms, including most flavors of UNIX, Linux and Windows NT.

"ATL has built its reputation throughout the industry based on its products' high-end performance, and its ability to integrate emerging technologies like storage area networks and network attached storage into its products," said Jack Corrao, BakBone's President and Chief Operating Officer. "The combination of ATL's libraries running NetVault provides customers with unparalleled ease of use and reliability in the backup/restore process."

ATL's P3000 Series automated DLTtape™ Library is designed to satisfy the extraordinary performance, capacity and accessibility requirements of data-intensive applications such as online transaction processing (OLTP), data warehousing and image archiving. The P3000 is the industry's highest throughput DLTtape library, enabling backup of up to 2.3TB (native) in a normal eight-hour window.

The 7100 Series is engineered to meet the number one buying criterion for multi-terabyte storage systems - providing continuous data access for hundreds of networked users. With up to seven DLTtape™ drives and 100 DLTtape cartridges, the 7100 can backup and restore 126 gigabytes per hour and store 3.5 terabytes of data. With 2:1 compression, the 7100 can transfer data at 252 gigabytes per hour and store 7 terabytes of information.

About BakBone Software, Inc.

BakBone Software™ (TSE: BKB, OTC: BKBOF) is an international storage management software company that develops and globally distributes industry-leading storage management solutions to the open systems markets, providing data protection and management solutions scalable from workgroup to enterprise that will grow with a company's needs.

BakBone's NetVaultTM storage management software is designed to provide unparalleled robustness, and unmatched data protection and recovery to meet the challenges of today's computing infrastructures. NetVault's comprehensive but easy to use features include versatile modular design, advanced SAN support and specialized on-line application backup. The very core of the product is designed with high bandwidth data transfers in mind and designed to ensure that performance is not compromised.

BakBone's corporate headquarters is located at 10145 Pacific Heights Boulevard, San Diego, Ca. 92121. Its stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is included on the TSE 300 Composite, S&P/TSE Canadian SmallCap and TSE 200 indices. For more information on BakBone products, call 858-450-9009, e-mail sales@bakbone.com, or access BakBone's web site at www.bakbone.com.

About Quantum/ATL

Quantum|ATL is a worldwide market leader in the design, manufacture, and service of automated tape libraries used to manage, store, and transfer data in enterprise networked computing environments. The company's DLTtape library systems are sold worldwide through direct sales, OEMs, and an extensive network of authorized resellers and distributors. Headquartered in Irvine, California, the company operates one of the world's largest manufacturing facilities for DLTtape automation technology and complies with ISO 9001 quality system standards. ATL also provides sales and service throughout major cities in North America, Europe, and Asia. For additional information, contact ATL, 101 Innovation Drive, Irvine, CA 92612-3040; telephone: (949) 856-7800; fax: (949) 856-7799; or visit the company's Web site at www.atlp.com.

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