SAN DIEGO--Arkeia Software, the leading provider of powerful, innovative data protection software, announced today a strategic partnership with national systems integrator Technology Integration Group (TIG) to bring data protection solutions to midsized and large enterprises.

The new partnership features sales, marketing and technical coordination so that enterprises with large amounts of critical data can reduce the cost and complexity of protecting that data. The partnership extends the availability of recently launched Arkeia Network Backup Version 6.0, a powerful, fast and flexible backup solution that is ideal for large environments. Customers can now benefit from the broadest support for Linux and Open Source products from Arkeia Software as well as national sales, service and support through 20 TIG offices across North America.

"Companies continue to see huge growth in critical data stores and they demand fast, reliable and innovative solutions to protect that data," said Chris Ferry, Executive VP of Sales at TIG. "Arkeia Software delivers reliable data protection software worldwide and we welcome them as a partner and look forward to the exciting business opportunities that lie ahead in the coming year."

Arkeia Solutions now offered by TIG include:

* Arkeia Network Backup - delivers features to reduce costs, improve backup performance and increase flexibility for distributed infrastructures such as organizations with Storage Area Networks.

* Arkeia Smart Backup - data protection software for small and growing networks, featuring unique volume-based pricing.

* Arkeia Options - including application & database hot backup modules, Arkeia Disaster Recovery Option, and more.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with TIG to bring Arkeia solutions to more customers in North America," said Dave Elliott, vice president of marketing for Arkeia Software. "TIG is an experienced solution provider that brings data protection and storage solutions to hundreds of customers and we are pleased to be part of their solution offering."

About Technology Integration Group (TIG)

TIG is a recognized diversity supplier specializing in providing clients with value-added computing solutions. Founded and headquartered in San Diego for 25 years, TIG is a well-established computer systems integrator and IT solutions consultant that services customers nationwide. In addition to San Diego, TIG has offices located in Albuquerque, Boise, Boulder, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Honolulu, Indianapolis, Irvine, Las Vegas, Los Alamitos, Philadelphia, Torrance, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Ramon, Seattle, Tampa, Washington, D.C., and Heidelberg, Germany.

About Arkeia Software

Arkeia Software provides powerful, innovative data protection software for networked storage. Delivering the deepest and broadest support for Linux and other operating systems, Arkeia Software protects more than 100,000 networks for 5,000 customers in 50 countries. The award winning Arkeia Network Backup, Arkeia Smart Backup, and Arkeia Options for bare metal disaster recovery and hot backup of applications and databases are delivered through a global network of distributors and value-added reseller partners.