Acronis delivers disaster recovery, backup software to Tablet PC Market

September 13, 2005, South San Francisco, CA — Acronis, Inc., the technological leader in storage management software, announced that it has partnered with Motion Computing® Inc., a leading vendor of tablet computers, as an authorized silver-level Independent Software Vendor.

"Our ISV partners are some of the most innovative companies on the planet and recognize the possibilities of the tablet PC platform," said Valerie Walden, Motion's vice president of marketing. "Our silver partners drive to deliver pen-centric and pen-perfect applications optimized for the tablet PC. Membership in our silver partner program recognizes the potential of the application for a specific vertical industry. Motion's silver-level partners fuel the continued growth of the slate tablet PC platform. Acronis has integrated pen-and-ink input in to its Acronis True Image application, taking advantage of the unique capabilities tablet has to offer."

"The tablet PC is a platform that has yet to realize its full potential in the corporate market, and as a result, we see significant growth potential for this mobile platform," said Max Tsypliaev, CEO of Acronis. "Acronis recognizes the considerable advancements made by Motion Computing to bring this technology to the fore and we are proud to partner with such a market leader."

"Joining Motion Computing's efforts to bring enterprise-class applications to the tablet computing market is just one example of how Acronis works with channel partners in various disciplines to advance the technological cutting edge," said Luis Andrade, director of new business development at Acronis. "The tablet PC market is burgeoning and Acronis is pleased to be partnering with Motion Computing to make this platform as popular as the notebook computer."

Motion Computing produces slate tablet PCs for mobile professionals in vertical industries including healthcare, field sales and service, government and education. Motion is a mobile computing and wireless communications leader, combining world-class innovation and industry experience so individuals can use computing technology in new ways and places. Marketed through an experienced international reseller network and directly through its Web site, each Motion product is built to customer specifications. The company's enhanced line of tablet PCs and accessories are designed to increase productivity for on-the-go users while providing security, power and versatility. For more information, visit www.motioncomputing.com