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ANACOMP, EXABYTE TO MAINTAIN TAPE-BASED STORAGE PRODUCTS

Anacomp Inc, a global provider of multi-vendor services, announced that it has signed an agreement with Exabyte to expand their current relationship in the delivery of support services for Exabyte's line of tape-based storage products. Both companies have worked closely together in Europe for several years and are now extending their relationship in the worldwide market.

Exabyte provides innovative tape library systems known for maximum performance and ease-of-use at affordable prices. Their groundbreaking VXA-Packet Technology is recognized as the most significant advancement in tape storage in the last decade. Anacomp will provide maintenance services for Exabyte's customer base through a field service force of over 500 trained technicians.

"We are pleased to be selected by a company of Exabyte's caliber to provide worldwide support for their tape library systems. This illustrates how Anacomp's extensive infrastructure and technical support expertise, along with our proven track record, can benefit industry-leading manufacturers by providing a total customer service solution," said Hans Hedfeld, Anacomp's senior vice president of multi-vendor services and business development.

"The agreement with Anacomp allows us to continue focusing on our groundbreaking VXA Packet Technology product line, while still providing superior service to customers. We are confident in Anacomp's level of quality service and responsiveness. Our customers are assured the highest level of satisfaction," said Exabyte's vice president of marketing, Kerry Brock.