Data Robotics Receives 4 Technology Awards and Accolades in January 2008

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - February 13, 2008) - Data Robotics, the makers of Drobo, the world's first storage robot, today announced that it has received 4 industry awards and accolades in the month of January 2008. The recent recognition from key publications such as Macworld, Linux Journal, Storage Visions, and Red Ferret builds on the company's already stellar reputation and popularity in the industry. Since the launch of Drobo last year, and the January 14 release of DroboShare, the company has gained a loyal following of customers and enthusiasts who have embraced it as the easiest-to-use, most expandable and safest multi-drive desktop storage array available.

"The amount of exposure we've received is the ultimate validation of our commitment to providing a truly unique storage experience for the user," said Geoff Barrall, CEO and co-founder of Data Robotics. "This industry recognition -- along with a user base that is growing massively -- proves that we have solved a real need in the industry."

Drobo takes a step beyond data storage options widely available today by adding a layer of intelligence and configurability to simplify operations and give users more control of their digital assets. Data Robotics' latest product release, DroboShare, takes storage to the next level by allowing users to access information stored on the award-winning Drobo from any client on the network, including Windows, Apple or Linux computers, as well as other networked devices like Home Media Centers.

Data Robotics successes in January of 2008 include:

--  Macworld 2007 Eddy Award - January 3rd, 2008
--  Storage Visions Conference  "Art of Storage" Award  - January 6th,
    2008
--  Red Ferret Journal Product of the Year 2007: Computing  - January
    18th, 2008
--  DroboShare  nominated "Favorite Network or Server Appliance" in Linux
    Journal's 2008 Readers' Choice Awards  - January 22nd, 2008
    

With this announcement, Data Robotics has been honored with 15 industry awards and accolades since the June 2007 launch of its flagship product, Drobo, and recently topped off a seven month-long run of prestigious accolades by taking home a PC World's 25 Most Innovative Products award at the Consumer Electronics Show, appearing alongside companies like Google, Apple and Facebook.

If you would like to hear more about Drobo and/or reach a Data Robotics spokesperson for comment, please contact Julie Tangen at 831.454.8523 or Julie@kulesapr.com.

About Data Robotics

Data Robotics -- the makers of Drobo, the world's first storage robot -- develops automated data storage products designed to ensure data is always protected and easy-to-manage. Unlike other storage arrays, however, Drobo uses patent-pending software that is designed for non-technical users who demand reliability without the complexity of RAID. Key features of Drobo include some of the most advanced automated features available -- including self-monitoring, self-healing and an easy-to-understand visual status and alert panel.

Contact Information: Contact: Julie Tangen Kulesa Public Relations for Data Robotics 831.454.8523