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Paragon Software Group
2012 Public Relations Press

Paragon and Insight Integrated Systems Partner
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on
Wed, January 11th, 2012
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For companies suffering from HDD partition misalignment
Paragon Software Group partnered with Insight Integrated
Systems (IIS), a division of Insight Investments LLC, in
technology solutions and financing options, to provide
theParagon Alignment Tool (PAT) to companies suffering from
disk drive partition misalignment.
Insight Integrated Systems will also offer Paragon's Hard Disk
Manager (HDM) 11 Server for disaster recovery and as a tool
for system migration and virtualization projects.
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With the transition from the 512-byte to the 4k-byte sector storage standard, many drives are experiencing
performance degradation between 20 and 40 percent due to partition misalignment. Misalignment can
appear under a number of different scenarios. For companies utilizing virtual environments, performance
problems are amplified.
"As a leading IT services companies in the U.S., we are in the trenches working side-by-side with our clients
and as a result, we are at the forefront for offering only the best software solutions for our customers," said
Rob Flannery, SVP of National Sales "We decided to partner with Paragon because we found their service and
products to be top-notch and at an attractive price for our clients."
"We see many companies struggle with alignment issues," said Daniel Eickhoff, director of channel sales at
Paragon Software Group. "The performance issues are critical, but IT managers are often unfamiliar with the
problem of misalignment and unsure about the best course of action to resolve the issue with minimal impact
on their organization - our software simplifies the alignment process to get their servers humming at full
speed again as quickly as possible."
"We are proud to be partnering with Insight Integrated Systems to provide their customers with affordable
and proven solutions," said Eickhoff.

Paragon and Insight Integrated Systems Partner (Cont.)
Wed, January 11th, 2012
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Who May Be Affected by Partition Misalignment? Computer systems within companies are being affected by
partition misalignment; whether running one virtual server or 1,000 - if virtual disks are misaligned,
applications, databases, etc. are running at sub-optimal performance. Almost every storage device, storage
system architecture and application is vulnerable to partition misalignment, including Advanced format (AF)
hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs) Database applications, storage virtualization
environments, RAID and other distributed data architectures Problems with misalignment increase as the
number of storage devices in the network increases.
Misalignment of the logical partition sectors and actual physical sectors leads to redundant read/write
operations, which results in a critical decrease in I/O performance and drive longevity. With the Paragon
Alignment Tool (PAT) Enterprise Edition, you can align your drive to eliminate these problems. Other available
editions are: PAT ESX, PAT Scriptable Staging Edition and PAT NetApp Edition.
HDM 11 Server provides a backup and disaster recovery software solution for physical and virtual
environments. The product offers the ability to perform instant system recovery and bare-metal restores to
dissimilar hardware. HDM includes 4K-aware migration and virtualization utilities, as well as advanced
partitioning and data wiping tools.
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New Storage Devices Come To Light At CES 2012, Storage Visions
By Joseph F. Kovar, CRN
4:00 PM EST Thu. Jan. 12, 2012
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Paragon Software: New Version Of Its Backup, DR Bundle
Paragon Software Group, Irvine, Calif., used CES to discuss the upcoming version 12 of its Hard Disk Manager
Server. HDM Server provides a complete backup and disaster recovery software bundle for physical and
virtual environments, and features instant system recovery and bare-metal restores to dissimilar hardware. It
also includes 4-KB data block-aware migration and virtualization utilities, as well as advanced partitioning and
data wiping tools. Version 12 of HDM Server is slated to be released next month.
Paragon also unveiled a new reseller relationship with Insight Integrated Systems, a Costa Mesa, Calif.-based
solution provider.
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Idealstor joins with Paragon Software Group
improving data protection and backup portability
WEDNESDAY, 08 FEBRUARY 2012 06:52
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Idealstor, a manufacturer of removable disk-to-disk backup solutions, announced Tuesday that they are now
offering Drive Backup Server software from backup and recovery publisher Paragon Software Group as an
integrated component of their backup systems. Combining the best attributes of Idealstor and Paragon, this
new offering promises to deliver an enhanced level of protection and backup portability for Windows servers,
virtual machines, databases and desktops.
Idealstor manufactures removable disk backup systems that are designed to replace or augment tape backup
by using SATA disks as portable backup media. Systems range in capacity from 1 removable drive bay up to 8,
with the ability to use up to a 4TB disk per bay (max system capacity currently 32TB). Unlike most disk to disk
backup systems that are designed for storing data like NAS, SAN or RAID, Idealstor uses a combination of
hardware and software making the disks ejectable so they can be sent offsite for storage and disaster
recovery.
With the addition of Drive Backup Server from Paragon Software Group, Idealstor is now able to offer a
revolutionary hardware solution that lets you fully recover your servers or virtual machines anytime,
anywhere. Drive Backup Server from Paragon Software utilizes sector-based backups, giving server
administrators the ability to image an entire server including files, data and applications. When the backup is
complete, Paragon lets users dial in the level of recovery needed including file-based recovery, bare metal
system restore and even individual email recovery for Microsoft Exchange.
“We are happy to welcome Idealstor as our newest partner,” said Tom Fedro, president of Paragon Software
Group. “Idealstor hardware paired with our Drive Backup Server software provides a complete turnkey
solution for customers.”
Traditionally, these Paragon system images were sent to local disk storage, which could then be backed up to
tape or the cloud to store this critical data offsite. By combining Paragon’s software with Idealstor removable
disk media, images can now be backed up straight to portable disk media, which in turn can then be stored in
any location, offering flexible backup and disaster recovery.
“We are very excited to announce our partnership with Paragon Software Group and to be able to offer their
award winning disaster recovery software with our backup systems,” said Nandan Arora, chief technology
officer at Idealstor. “We’ve been in the backup game since 2003 and have never come across a more
complete software solution. By bundling Paragon’s Drive Backup Server with our removable disk hardware
we feel we have an unmatched solution in the market that will allow our customers and channel partners
even more options when it comes to protecting their critical data.”
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2012 Channel Chiefs
Daniel Eickhoff, Director, Channel Sales, Paragon Software Group
4:00 PM EST Thu. Jan. 12, 2012
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2012 Channel Chiefs: Daniel Eickhoff, Director, Channel Sales, Paragon Software Group
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2012 Channel Partner Program Guide: Paragon Software Receives 5 Stars
Posted on 04/02/2012
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http://www.crn.com/partner-program-guide/ppg2012-details.htm?c=104
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Paragon Software Wins NETGEAR
Friday, April 6, 2012
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http://www.socaltech.com/paragon_software_wins_netgear/s-0041971.html
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Irvine-based Paragon Software said this week that it has been selected by
NETGEAR, to provide its NTFS for Linux technology for NETGEAR's Linux-based
wireless routers. Paragon said its software is being used in NETGEAR's new N900
Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router. Paragon's software is being used to enable
access to NTFS USB hard drives. Financial impact of the win was not disclosed.
Privately held Paragon is headed by Tom Fedro.

Netgear uses Paragon Software’s NTFS for Linux for Netgear’s N900 wireless dual band gigabit
routers
Thursday, 05 April 2012 09:29
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http://wwpi.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14481:netgear-uses-paragon-
softwares-ntfs-for-linux-for-netgears-n900-wireless-dual-band-gigabit-routers&catid=326:breaking-
news&Itemid=2701743
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Storage software developer, Paragon
Software Group announced this week that
Netgear Inc., a global networking
company that delivers products to
consumers, businesses and service
providers, selected Paragon’s NTFS for
Linux technology for embedding into
Netgear’s Linux-based network product
lines including their new N900 Wireless
Dual Band Gigabit Router, which feature
Netgear’s ReadySHARE USB Storage
Access for transparent communication
with Windows-formatted storage devices.
The Netgear N900 router provides up to 900 megabits per second of combined WiFi speed and greater WiFi
range for maximum performance with even the most demanding tasks, such as wireless 3D and HD video
streaming, multiplayer gaming and backup of large files. Paragon’s NTFS for Linux enables high-speed access
to Windows (NTFS-formatted) USB hard drives, and delivers high read/write performance, which is critical
where multiple users on a network will be accessing files and streaming multimedia content simultaneously.
Consumers using the Netgear N900 will enjoy high bandwidth storage sharing with worry-free compatibility
regardless of operating systems.
Paragon provides high-quality, comprehensive software applications for original equipment manufacturers
(OEMs) to enhance the functionality and compatibility of their products. Tapping into Paragon’s core
expertise, OEM partners can get to market without the time-consuming task of developing technology
outside of their primary business focus. Paragon’s OEM Program is designed for partners interested in
integrating or bundling Paragon hard-drive and network management applications with their products as a
value-added solution.
Continued…

Netgear uses Paragon Software’s NTFS for Linux for Netgear’s N900 wireless dual band gigabit
routers
Thursday, 05 April 2012 09:29
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http://wwpi.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14481:netgear-uses-paragon-
softwares-ntfs-for-linux-for-netgears-n900-wireless-dual-band-gigabit-routers&catid=326:breaking-
news&Itemid=2701743
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“With the increasing number of internet enabled devices in the home, it is critical to provide easily accessible
central storage,” said Sandeep Harpalani, senior product line manager – Wireless Networking. “ReadySHARE
USB Storage Access provides an excellent way to provide this by converting your local USB Hard drive to a
central storage. The Paragon NTFS for Linux software provides the required improvement in performance for
accessing this central USB hard drive from any PC in the network,” he added.
“The N900 router is truly state of the art in today’s market,” said Tom Fedro, president at Paragon Software
Group. “We are very excited to have NETGEAR as an OEM partner using our cross-platform Universal File
System Driver (USFD) technology to simplify and increase the utility of their router products for their
customers.”
Paragon provides partners with access to its comprehensive line of hard drive and network management
applications, support and application upgrades provided as part of the partnership, as well as offers key
value-added features and competitive differentiation to a partners’ products.

Paragon Software Group Announces Release of New Hard Disk Manager 12 Suites
Posted by Heather C on Wednesday, 25 April 2012 in Technology News
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http://www.smbnation.com/index.php?option=com_easyblog&view=entry&id=446&Itemid=124
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Today, Paragon Software Group, a company devoted to data
protection and disaster recovery, announced the release of the
updated Hard Disk Manager 12 Server for Professional and Virtual
Editions. Both of these offerings are all-in-one suites of disk
management optimization tools, and are designed to be efficient
and cost-effective for all sizes of business.
Tom Fedro, President of Paragon Software Group, is excited about
the updated suites of disk management tools: “Our Hard Disk
Manager product is a well-known, proven work horse; truly an all-
in-one solution for the professional IT administrator, this
reputation continues with our latest version, HDM 12,” he said in
a press release today. “HDM 12 includes many new tools; an
example would be the ability to connect directly to virtual disks,
allowing an administrator to manage any virtual disk on the
network with the same ease as a direct-attached physical disk.”
The updated Hard Disk Manager 12 allows users to restore critical system components within 2-3 minutes via
a virtual machine. A few key features of these solutions include:
• Partition management tools, including the fastest-to-date partitioning engine
• File-based and image-based drive backup
• Migration tools
• Disaster recovery
• Disk wiping software
• Instant recovery capabilities
• Easy-to-use scheduling wizards
• Scripting engine, for customer’s unique backup needs
• Central or remote management
• HFS to NTFS conversion without data loss, and vice versa
• Flexible file system report
• Support for Virtual Box 4, Windows 8 and Server 2008 R2
The Paragon Software Group is currently offering this solution as a Technician’s License as well. For more
information about the Hard Disk Manager 12 Server, please see the site here.
More Information about Paragon Software Group
See the Press Release here

Paragon Software Releases Hard Disk Manager Updates
Posted April 26th, 2012 by CJ Arlotta
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http://www.mspmentor.net/2012/04/26/paragon-software-releases-hard-disk-manager-updates/
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Paragon Software Group (PSG), a disaster recovery and data protection software developer, announced its
recent release of Hard Disk Manager (HDM) 12 Server, Virtual and Professionals Editions. What exactly does
the recent suite include? Image-based drive backup, disaster recovery, partition management, migration,
storage media optimization and disk wiping software are all features included in PSG’s latest software bundle.
With PSG’s latest update, IT administrators can restore a critical system within two to three minutes by using
a virtual machine. The ability to connect directly to virtual disks will enable administrators to manage any
virtual disk on the network. New features include:
• Instant recovery capability through virtualization
• Seamless restore to dissimilar hardware with 3rd generation of Adaptive Restore(TM) technology
• Incremental and differential backups
• Updated wizards for easy scheduling and set-and-forget operation
• Scripting engine to accommodate unique backup strategies
• Central, remote management available
• New partitioning engine — fastest to date
• Resize, move, split/merge, delete/undelete partitions
• Partition alignment during restore
• HFSNTFS conversion without data loss
• UEFI support
• GPT support and conversion to MBR
• Flexible file system support
• Highly secure disk wiping technology
• VirtualBox 4 support
• Windows 8, Server 2008 R2 support
• Customizable WinPE and DOS/Linux recovery media
More information about the company’s partner program is available here. Paragon Software is currently
seeking channel, technology and affiliate partners for its program.
PSG focuses mostly on two dynamic growth markets: data
storage and mobile productivity. Not only does Paragon
Software have offices in the USA, but it also in Germany,
Japan, Poland and Russia. The company’s main product line
for the data storage market seeks to address the needs of
data security, storage and management for PCs, servers
and networks. To fulfill its second market, PSG focuses on
mobile productivity applications for handheld devices.

Paragon Updates Disaster Recovery Software
Friday, April 27, 2012
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http://www.socaltech.com/paragon_updates_disaster_recovery_software/s-0042392.html
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Irvine-based Paragon Software, the developer of data storage and mobile software, reported earlier this
week that it has updated its Hard Disk Manager (HDM) software. The firm, which is led by Tom Fedro, said
the updated software now includes support for virtual disks, incremental backup of sector-based image
backups, and more. The new upgrades are aimed at helping IT administrators back up users using virtual
machines.

Paragon Software debuts Hard Disk Manager 12 Server for backup, disaster recovery and disk
optimization
Wednesday, 25 April 2012 09:03
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http://wwpi.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14557:paragon-software-debuts-hard-disk-manager-12-server-
for-backup-disaster-recovery-and-disk-optimization&catid=326:breaking-news&Itemid=2701743
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The latest version of HDM supports incremental
backups with sector-based images, in addition to
differential backups, to provide maximum protection
for physical and virtual servers, as well as workstations.
In case of a disaster, an IT administrator can restore a
critical system within two to three minutes by using a
virtual machine.
“Our Hard Disk Manager product is a well-known,
proven work horse; truly an all-in-one solution for the
Disaster recovery and data protection software developer, Paragon Software Group (PSG), released
Wednesday Hard Disk Manager (HDM) 12 Server, Virtual and Professional Editions, each a bundled suite of
disk management optimization tools. The suite includes file- and image-based drive backup, disaster
recovery, partition management, migration, storage media optimization, and disk wiping software. With one
suite, administrators have everything needed to maintain, safeguard and dispose of their computer systems,
all in one competitively priced software bundle.
professional IT administrator, this reputation continues with our latest version, HDM 12,” said Tom Fedro,
president of Paragon Software Group. “HDM 12 includes many new tools; an example would be the ability to
connect directly to virtual disks, allowing an administrator to manage any virtual disk on the network with the
same ease as a direct-attached physical disk.” Included in HDM 12 is Paragon’s WinPE recovery environment
that guarantees the best hardware compatibility when booting in case of an emergency or for offline usage
and advanced migration features that help to move existing systems to new physical and virtual
environments.
Continued…

Paragon Software debuts Hard Disk Manager 12 Server for backup, disaster recovery and disk
optimization
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http://wwpi.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14557:paragon-software-debuts-hard-disk-manager-12-server-
for-backup-disaster-recovery-and-disk-optimization&catid=326:breaking-news&Itemid=2701743
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The other features include instant recovery capability through virtualization, seamless restore to dissimilar
hardware with third generation of Adaptive Restore technology, incremental and differential backups,
updated wizards for easy scheduling and set-and-forget operation, scripting engine to accommodate different
backup strategies, and central, remote management available. It also offers new partitioning engine to resize,
move, split/merge, delete/undelete partitions, partition alignment during restore, HFS–NTFS conversion
without data loss, UEFI support, GPT support and conversion to MBR, flexible file system support, secure disk
wiping technology, VirtualBox 4 support, Windows 8, Server 2008 R2 support, and customizable WinPE and
DOS/Linux recovery media.
“Looking at the IT administrator’s software toolset market, I don’t think you will find any other product that
offers this wide of a range of features, including comprehensive virtual disk and system support, in one
package,” concluded Fedro.
Available editions include HDM 12 Professional, HDM 12 Server, and HDM 12 Virtual Server. The product is
also available as a Technician License.

Paragon Updates Disaster Recovery Software – socalTech.com
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http://www.exporter.com/global-healthcare/disaster-relief/paragon-updates-disaster-recovery-software-socaltech-com/
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Continued…
socalTech.com
Irvine-based Paragon Software, the developer of data storage and mobile software, reported earlier this
week that it has updated its Hard Disk Manager (HDM) software. The firm, which is led by Tom Fedro, said
the updated software now includes support ...
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http://socaltech.com/paragon_updates_disaster_recovery_software/s-0042392.html
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Irvine-based Paragon Software, the developer of data storage and mobile
software, reported earlier this week that it has updated its Hard Disk Manager
(HDM) software. The firm, which is led by Tom Fedro, said the updated software
now includes support for virtual disks, incremental backup of sector-based image backups, and more. The
new upgrades are aimed at helping IT administrators back up users using virtual machines.

Paragon Software is awarded FIVE STARS in CRN 2012 Partner Program Guide
from Paragon Software Blog Disaster Recovery, System Virtualization & Embedded Platforms
Technologies
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http://www.informationweek.com/sociative/software/4d596a464979512b574b6247304372506a4734552b673d3d
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The Paragon Channel Partner Program was awarded the highest rating in Computer Reseller News’ (CRN’s)
2012 Partner Program Guide. Spotlighted on CRN’s Web site, “The 5-Star Partner Program rating recognizes
the elite subset of Partner Program Guide vendors that give solution providers the best partnering elements
in their channel programs. The 5-Star Partner Program Guide is assembled by UBM Channel Research using a
methodology it developed for assessing information provided in vendors’ PPG applications.”

NETGEAR is on product development at Paragon Technology - Review Android Speichern
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May 16, 2012
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NETGEAR, a leading global provider of innovative and technologically advanced networking solutions for
home users, corporate networks and service provider uses in the development of its products to Paragon
technology. Founded in 1996, with headquarters in the U.S. embeds the driver “NTFS for Linux” Paragon
Software Group in parts of its Linux-based one product line, and thus also in the new N900 Dual Band Gigabit
Wireless Router. The products are characterized by Netgear’s “Ready Share ®” USB-memory access, which
enables easy communication with Windows-formatted storage devices.
N900 wireless router a combined speed of up to 900 megabits per second, and an improved range of the
radio network provides. In order for a maximum performance is achieved with the demanding tasks can be
done, such as the wireless transmission of 3D and HD video, the organization of multi-player games and the
backup of large files. Paragon NTFS for Linux provides an extremely fast access to Windows NTFS formatted
USB hard disc drives, providing the highest reading and writing performance on the market. This advantage is
of crucial importance when multiple users simultaneously on a network disk access, which are connected to
the router and are formatted with the NTFS file system widely used.

NETGEAR is on product development at Paragon Technology - Review Android Speichern (Cont.)
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May 16, 2012
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Paragon manufactures for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) comprehensive software applications
of high quality in order to achieve an improvement in functionality and compatibility of OEM products. By
making the core competencies Paragon advantage to OEM partners can quickly position their products on the
market without spending an unnecessary amount of time for the development of technologies that are
outside their main business area. Paragon’s OEM program is designed for partners who are interested in the
integration of Paragon Technologies for volume management and configuration as well as highly flexible file
system drivers.
“The number of Internet-enabled devices in the household increases,” stated Sandeep Harpalani, senior
product line manager for wireless networking at NETGEAR. It should therefore become essential to provide
easily accessible central repository. “With the help of USB Storage Access ReadyShare can ensure this well by
the local USB hard drive will be converted into a central store. Paragon NTFS for Linux provides the required
performance improvement provided for access to these key USB hard drive – from any PC on the network “
.
“The N900 is the router to the latest technology on the market today,” said Konstantin Komarov, CEO of
Paragon Software Group. “We are very pleased that NETGEAR as our OEM partners, our cross-platform UFSD
technology uses (Universal File System Driver) to simplify the operation of its router products to customers
and to enhance their usefulness.”
advantages of an OEM partnership with Paragon:
– access to Paragon’s comprehensive product line “disk-and network management applications”;
– Provision of support and application upgrades are part of the partnership;
– providing critical value-added features and competitive specialization partner for products
.
Paragon designs and implements fully integrated software solutions for its OEM partners worldwide and
provides them with more effective in competitiveness on the market today. A market that is characterized by
ever tighter product cycles and ever increasing demands on the functional breadth of products.
More information about Paragon NTFS for Linux:
http://www.ntfs-linux.com/

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From PC to Mac: my opinion, 10-months later
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Summary: 10 months ago, I bought a Mac after 15 years of Windows usage! Did I “switch” permanently, sell
the Mac, or something else altogether? The answer awaits herein…
Last year, I decided to take the plunge into the world of OS X (as well as iOS, for that matter). It’s hard to
believe that it’s been 10 months already, but I figure it’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty with an update.
I love how passionate users are about their operating systems, but for all of you OS X users who hoped to see
me “switch” after ~3-4 months, I’m sorry to say that I still prefer Windows 7; HOWEVER, don’t go lambasting
me in the comments just yet! The reason I haven’t “switched” has everything to do with why I bought a Mac
in the first place: to learn a new skill set.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/from-pc-to-mac-my-opinion-10-months-later/77581
By Stephen Chapman | May 21, 2012, 9:02pm PDT
As my regular readership knows, I am not exactly a fan of brand loyalty, because I feel that such a mentality
sells people short on products they might enjoy (see: Thank you Microsoft, Apple, and Google). Instead, I’m
an advocate of a much more flexible philosophy: use what works for you. And that’s exactly what I do.

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From PC to Mac: my opinion, 10-months later (Cont.)
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Now, 10 months later, here are the things I use my MacBook Air for:
iOS development: As I recently wrote about, I’ve decided to learn mobile development — specifically, iOS. At
the moment, my MacBook Air is the tool for this job. This isn’t a decision I saw coming when I purchased the
device, but when I did make it, I already had the right tool for the job.
Writing: Most of my writing is done on my MacBook Air. It took me a while to get used to its keyboard layout
and all of the multi-key shortcuts needed to perform tasks that only require one key on a PC (such as the
delete key), but, overall, I quite enjoy writing on it — which is good, considering how much I write.
Traveling: Prior to my MacBook Air, I took my Alienware m11x with me everywhere I went — primarily, due
to its gaming power. Now, when I travel, I rarely engage in PC gaming, so handing over the travel duties to my
MacBook Air is a no-brainer. It’s lightweight, compact, and plays home to the two most important facets of
my work-related life: writing and mobile development.
Ladies: I enjoy walking around with it to impress the ladies.
Though I’ve long-since adapted to most of the differences between OS X and Windows, it was incredibly
frustrating initially — so much so, that I even considered returning my Mac. But, I persevered, and now, a
long-time Windows-user friend of mine is going through many of the same tribulations. As such, I was
reminded of the very first application I purchased for my Mac: Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X.
Basically, this little wonder allows you to read/write/modify NTFS partitions (the file system used by Windows
in NT, 2000, XP, Vista, and 7). That means you’ll be able to freely move data between Windows and OS X. As a
word of caution, I should also note that I’ve seen a number of complaints from people attempting to use
Paragon’s software; however, my experiences have been 100% painless using it on OS X Lion, but your
mileage may vary.

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From PC to Mac: my opinion, 10-months later (Cont.)
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Anyway, I still use PC for gaming, research, browsing, video editing, and far more. There are just too many
applications I use for those purposes that are PC-only. The right tool for the job; that’s what I’m an advocate
of. Why focus on completely “switching” if you don’t feel it’s necessary to do as such? I was open to the
possibility, but I had a feeling the end result would be just as it is: me, a PC user and a Mac user. (And for
what it’s worth, my phone is an Android-powered device.)
All-in-all, the venture was well-worth the price — but that’s taking largely into consideration the fact that I’ve
recently gotten into iOS development. If you’re looking to “switch” completely, I think it would be worth the
price, but again, there are many ways I use Windows that I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to on any other OS, so
be sure to take that into consideration before you take the leap.
Is anyone else out there a fan of simply using what works for them, and not just what works within what a
particular brand has to offer? Alternately, have you ever tried to “switch” from PC to Mac, or vice versa?
Let me know your thoughts/experiences in the comments below!
-Stephen Chapman

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Why I Hate Backup
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Summary: Backup disgusts me. It is the white flag of defeat in a never-ending battle to preserve our stuff
against storage devices that don’t store reliably. And it’s boring.
A few weeks ago was World Backup Day, a worthy attempt to get people to backup and to check their
restores. But I couldn’t get excited about it.
Which led me to think about why? After all, I backup daily. I encourage my friends to backup and help them
set up good backup strategies.
Then I saw this press release from Paragon Software, a maker of storage management and data protection
software, from a survey of their Hard Disk Manager customers. Remember, these are people who bought the
software, which means they are far savvier than most users.
The headline: A Significant Number of Home PC Users Don’t Practice Effective Personal Data Safety
Measures. My favorite: 15% of Paragon’s customers who do backup - not all do - backup to the same disk
drive that has their data.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/storage/why-i-hate-backup/1673
By Robin Harris | May 17, 2012, 10:15am PDT

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Why I Hate Backup (Cont.)
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My head hurts.
Where to start?
But I don’t blame consumers for not understanding backup. I blame storage companies for building devices
that can’t preserve our data.
Virtually all storage devices and systems should come with a bright orange sticker that says “Data loss
guaranteed if you don’t backup!”
Yes, that’s a buzz killer. But it needs to be - until someone perfects highly reliable storage.
The Storage Bits take
There are storage systems that don’t require backup - one of which survived Hurricane Katrina in New
Orleans. They rely on data replication and geographic separation.
But for the mobile device world - where your data is one theft away from loss - the goal has to be to make
backup automatic and invisible. You get your new device, connect to the web and your data starts
repopulating your device.
Or get rid of local storage entirely. But can you trust the cloud?
This isn’t an easy problem or it would have been already solved. But we need storage that is as reliable as a
book. When was the last time you backed up a book?
Inventors, the world is waiting.
Comments welcome, of course. I quadruple copy critical data, both locally and into the cloud.
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/storage/why-i-hate-backup/1673
By Robin Harris | May 17, 2012, 10:15am PDT

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Paragon Hard Disk Manager 12 Professional is as comprehensive a toolset for hard drives as you'll find. It has
full backup, imaging, and partitioning capabilities, and it also supports virtualisation software such as
VirtualBox and VMware by allowing you to create virtual machines for those programs.
HDM hasn't changed a whole lot since the last version; it was already so comprehensive, however, that
Paragon simply didn't have that much to add. The short list of partition functions includes creating, moving,
formatting, deleting, backing up, burning to CD, converting the file system, and wiping. You can do the same
things with entire disks, as well as convert them from MBR to GPT. You can also back up and restore
individual files and folders.
http://review.techworld.com/storage/3363239/paragon-software-hard-disk-manager-12-professional-
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By Jon L. Jacobi | PC World | Published: 18:10, 11 June 2012

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Editorial Review of Paragon Hard Disk Manager Professional
Paragon Hard Disk Manager 12 Professional ($100 as of June 1, 2012) is as comprehensive a toolset for hard
drives as you'll find. It has full backup, imaging, and partitioning capabilities, and it also supports virtualization
software such as VirtualBox and VMware by allowing you to create virtual machines for those programs.
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,133336-order,4/description.html
HDM hasn't changed a whole lot since the last
version; it was already so comprehensive,
however, that Paragon simply didn't have that
much to add. The short list of partition functions
includes creating, moving, formatting, deleting,
backing up, burning to CD, converting the file
system, and wiping. You can do the same things
with entire disks, as well as convert them from
MBR to GPT. You can also back up and restore
individual files and folders.
Included in HDM 12 Pro are all the features
offered in the company's Virtualization Manager:
You can convert a partition to a virtual machine and back, convert a Windows 7 backup image to a VM, and
restore from a VM to diverse hardware. The program also handles dynamic disks, merges images, manages
multiple backups in archives, and performs a host of other tasks I don't have the room to discuss here. A
features list comparison between the professional edition and the less expensive suite version is available at
the company's website.
I love the everything-under-one-roof concept of HDM 12's interface. It's far more convenient than jumping
around between modules, as with other programs such as Acronis True Image and Disk Director. I also like
the fact that you define a series of actions, and then set them in motion using the Apply button. However, I
don't see why the program needs to instill even a slight hint of paranoia by asking if you really want to apply
the changes when all you're doing is backing up. (On the other hand, you can set several backup jobs to go off
consecutively using the define/apply methodology.) On top of that, while the interface is fairly
straightforward, I'd rather see standard Windows file dialog boxes, which are to my mind easier to use than
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Editorial Review of Paragon Hard Disk Manager Professional (Continued)
For version 12, Paragon is touting a new imaging engine with better performance. Normally I dismiss claims
like this as overblown before I've even tested them, and usually I'm correct in my assumptions. In this case,
though, I found HDM 12 to be not only fast but also noninterfering. In fact, I wrote the majority of this review
with the program humming away in the background, and I forgot that it was running.
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One feature that is missing from HDM 12 is the
ability to mount an image as a virtual hard drive
that you can peruse in Windows Explorer. R-
Drive Image and True Image do this, and I've
found it to be a handy way to quickly pull a file
or two out of a backup. HDM 12 lets you connect
to an image to perform partition and other
operations on it, but doesn't mount it.
Backup, virtual machines, partitioning, conversion--Hard Drive Manager 12 Professional is a powerful toolkit.
At $100, it is a bit pricey for the average user, so be sure to check out the aforementioned $50 suite version
to see if that will cover your needs.
Note: The Download button takes you to the vendor's site, where you must register to download the latest
version of the software.
--Jon L. Jacobi

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Included in HDM 12 Pro are all the features offered in the company's Virtualisation Manager: You can convert
a partition to a virtual machine and back, convert a Windows 7 backup image to a VM, and restore from a VM
to diverse hardware. The program also handles dynamic disks, merges images, manages multiple backups in
archives, and performs a host of other tasks I don't have the room to discuss here. A features list comparison
between the professional edition and the less expensive suite version is available at the company's website.
I love the everything-under-one-roof concept of HDM 12's interface. It's far more convenient than jumping
around between modules, as with other programs such as Acronis True Image and Disk Director. I also like
the fact that you define a series of actions, and then set them in motion using the Apply button. However, I
don't see why the program needs to instill even a slight hint of paranoia by asking if you really want to apply
the changes when all you're doing is backing up. (On the other hand, you can set several backup jobs to go off
consecutively using the define/apply methodology.) On top of that, while the interface is fairly
straightforward, I'd rather see standard Windows file dialog boxes, which are to my mind easier to use than
Paragon's custom boxes.
For version 12, Paragon is touting a new imaging engine with better performance. Normally I dismiss claims
like this as overblown before I've even tested them, and usually I'm correct in my assumptions. In this case,
though, I found HDM 12 to be not only fast but also noninterfering. In fact, I wrote the majority of this review
with the program humming away in the background, and I forgot that it was running.
One feature that is missing from HDM 12 is the ability to mount an image as a virtual hard drive that you can
peruse in Windows Explorer. R-Drive Image and True Image do this, and I've found it to be a handy way to
quickly pull a file or two out of a backup. HDM 12 lets you connect to an image to perform partition and other
operations on it, but doesn't mount it.
http://review.techworld.com/storage/3363239/paragon-software-hard-disk-manager-12-professional-
review/?intcmp=rv-md-rv-rm

Paragon Software debuts Drive Backup 11, offers backup and recovery protection
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Disaster recovery and data protection software developer, Paragon Software Group (PSG), announced
Wednesday the latest release of its backup and recovery software product, Drive Backup 11.
Paragon Drive Backup 11 is a reliable, high-performance, imaging software solution designed for workstation
and server data protection and comprehensive business continuity. With the new upgrade, Paragon enhances
the Drive Backup product family with the ability to exclude database applications on servers, thereby
avoiding potential data inconsistencies when multiple backup procedures and products are implemented
within the operating environment.
Further, Paragon Drive Backup
11 now supports the creation of
incremental images, in addition
to the traditional full-system
images, of hard drives and
partitions. Incremental images
save IT administrative time and
space on backup storage.
For virtual environments,
Paragon's ConnectVD technology
directly connects to offline ESX
based virtual hard disks and
performs all major backup-and-
restore operations on the virtual
storage platform. Since more than one virtual hard drive can be connected simultaneously to Paragon Drive
Backup 11 Server, backups of multiple volumes can be accomplished as easily as backups of physical devices.
"For well over a decade now IT administrators have incorporated Paragon's Drive Backup software into their
disaster recovery and business continuity plans," said Tom Fedro, president of Paragon Software Group.
"With this new version of Drive Backup, Paragon jumps to the head of the class in providing small- to mid-
enterprise businesses a complete solution at a very competitive price point.“

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Drive Backup 11 features application-level exclude for servers, incremental imaging, updated P2V copy and
P2V restore, Adaptive Restore 3.0, Oracle Virtual Box 4 support, ability to Connect VD with non-destructive
and snapshot mode, 2.2+ TB hard-disk drive support, USB 3.0 support, encrypted backup, Paragon WinPE
Boot Media Builder wizard, latest Linux boot medium based on Suse 11.4 support, asynchronous writing
functionality for increased backup speed, backup- status email notification, and file-level exclude for data
migration to smaller disk space.
Available editions of Paragon Drive Backup 11 include DB 11 Workstation, DB 11 Server, and DB 11 Small
Business Server.

Paragon Software rolls out Drive Backup 11 solution for disaster recovery
June 27, 2012
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Paragon Software Group, which develops disaster recovery and offers data protection, during the time of
disasters has rolled a new data continuity software product known as “ Drive backup 11”. The all new Drive
Backup 11 is reliable, high performance oriented and is also capable of featuring an imaging software solution
which is offered for server data protection and workstations. Drive Backup 11 offers Incremental images,
which will save IT administrative time and space on backup storage.
Paragon Software’s Drive Backup 11 is also available for virtual environments as it offers “ ConnectVD”
feature, which can connect to offline ESX based virtual hard disks and this enables all major back-up and
restore operations involved in the virtual storage platform. Paragon Drive Backup 11 server can connect to
multiple virtual hard disks and so it can take up backup of multiple volumes on virtual hard drives, similar to
the physical devices backup.
“Since a decade and more, IT managers have been using Paragon Drive Backup software which is now
upgraded as Paragon Drive Backup 11 software. This software offers disaster recovery and business
continuity plans,” said Tom Fedro, president of Paragon Software Group. The all new Drive backup 11 offers a
complete recovery and backup solution to SMBs and that too at a very competitive price.
Paragon Software group new Drive Backup 11 offers features such as Incremental backup, adaptive restore
3.0, Oracle virtual box 4 support, USB 3.0 support, Encrypted backup, Asynchronous writing functionality
which supports increased backup speed and backup status email alerts.

Paragon Rolls Out Drive Backup 11 ($799)
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Able to exclude database applications on servers
Paragon Software Group (PSG) announced its backup and
recovery software product, Drive Backup 11.
It is an, imaging software solution designed for workstation
and server data protection and BC.
With the upgrade, Paragon enhances the Drive Backup
product family with the ability to exclude database
applications on servers, thereby avoiding potential data
inconsistencies when multiple backup procedures and
products are implemented within the operating
environment.
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Further, it now supports the creation of incremental images, in addition to the traditional full-system images,
of hard drives and partitions. Incremental images save IT administrative time and space on backup storage.
For virtual environments, Paragon's technology, ConnectVD, directly connects to offline ESX based virtual
hard disks and performs all major backup-and-restore operations on the virtual storage platform. Since more
than one virtual hard drive can be connected simultaneously to Drive Backup 11 Server, backups of multiple
volumes can be accomplished as easily as backups of physical devices.
"For well over a decade now IT administrators have incorporated Paragon's Drive Backup software into their
disaster recovery and business continuity plans," said Tom Fedro, president of Paragon Software Group. "With
this new version of Drive Backup, Paragon jumps to the head of the class in providing small- to mid-enterprise
businesses a complete solution at a very competitive price point."

Paragon Rolls Out Drive Backup 11 ($799) (cont.)
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(Continued)
Drive Backup 11 key features include:
Application-level exclude for servers
Incremental imaging
Updated P2V copy and P2V restore
Adaptive Restore 3.0
Oracle Virtual Box 4 support
Connect VD with non-destructive and snapshot mode
2.2+ TB HDD support
USB 3.0 support
Encrypted backup
Paragon WinPE Boot Media Builder wizard
Linux boot medium based on Suse 11.4 support
Asynchronous writing functionality for increased backup speed
Backup-status email notification
File-level exclude for data migration to smaller disk space
Available editions of Drive Backup 11 include DB 11 Workstation and DB 11 Small Business Server.

Protect your data with Paragon Drive Backup 11…
By Mike Williams
Published 7/2/2012
Also published: http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/307102,paragon-drive-backup-11-genie-
backup-manager-pro-90-released.aspx
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Paragon Software has released Drive
Backup 11 ($95.95 for Workstation), the
latest edition of its business-oriented tool.
And the headline improvement this time is
new sector-level incremental disk imaging,
which, Paragon says, has boosted the
efficiency of this backup type by 200%.
Paragon Software has released Drive
Backup 11 ($95.95 for Workstation), the
latest edition of its business-oriented tool.
And the headline improvement this time is new sector-level incremental disk imaging, which, Paragon says,
has boosted the efficiency of this backup type by 200%.
Elsewhere, file-based backups can now be encrypted by a password. There’s the option to back up your data
to an FTP/ SFTP server. Support for working with virtual disks has now been improved, and new
asynchronous data transfer means backup performance has considerably improved.
Add the improved hardware support, which ensures the program is equally at home with SSD, AFD, 2TB+,
USB 3.0 and non-512B sector sized disks, and Paragon Drive Backup 11 seems to be a solid and reliable
update. There’s not enough here to change anyone’s mind about the program, but if you’re already a
Paragon fan you’ll appreciate the enhancements.
Drive Backup has some strong competition in the professional backup market, though, not least from Genie
Backup Manager Pro 9.0 ($69.95), also just released.
The new build benefits from an even wider range of backup destinations. As well as saving to local,
removable and network drives, then program can now also upload your archive to Amazon S3 accounts or
Secure FTP servers.
And while other new features aren’t so impressive (“Outlook 2010 support” is something we’d have expected
long ago), there’s plenty to like here, including Windows 8 support, reduced memory requirements and all-
round improved backup performance. All of which is packaged in an excellent and easy-to-use interface.
Our pick? Maybe Paragon Drive Backup 11 for image-based backups, Genie Backup Manager Pro 9.0 for files,
but it’s a tough call. If you’re looking for a professional backup tool then both are worthy of consideration.

Paragon UFSD 9.0 Embedded for Smart TV
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Secures recording on removable external storage media.
Paragon Software Group (PSG) announces the Paragon UFSD 9.0 Embedded, a technology to ensure data
security when removing external storage devices from Smart TVs.
Based on the performing Universal File System Driver (UFSD) technology, UFSD 9.0 Embedded guarantees
fast, highest-quality playback and recording of HD video content to or from Smart TV devices of any platform.
Users of embedded systems such as routers, media players, smartphones, tablets or NAS devices want to be
free to disable removable media quickly and without having to take further actions - like clicking on the
'safely remove hardware' icon, while also ensuring that the data is safe. In embedded systems there are often
no built-in 'safe removal' functions available. Paragon's solution to this problem is the 'Standby mode' option
that allows users in a matter of seconds to disconnect the external storage device, at the same time
guaranteeing data safety.
In addition to safety, recording speeds are necessary for the ability to transfer HD-quality data to external
storage media. To ensure the maximum recording speed, Linux Kernel utilizes 'deferred' or 'postponed'
recording, writing and recording multiple changes in a single write operation to a disk or flash drive, which
requires much more time than changing the data in RAM - therefore cached write operations sometimes
require more than 30 seconds to get user data to the storage safely.
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Continued…
UFSD 9.0 Embedded facilitates safe, consistent flushing of all modified structures of the file system and user
data to the disk in less than 10 seconds, allowing users to remove their storage media without worrying about
file system integrity.
UFSD 9.0 Embedded line for Smart TVs includes Paragon exFAT 9.0 Embedded, Paragon HFS+ 9.0 Embedded
and Paragon NTFS Embedded with driver solutions for NTFS / HFS + / exFAT for Linux / Android systems.

Buffalo Selects Paragon Software's exFAT and NTFS for Android Drivers to Embed Into Next
Generation Android Smart Box Products
Published 7/11/2012
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Cross-platform software developer Paragon Software
Group (PSG) today announced that Buffalo Inc. selected
Paragon Software's exFAT and NTFS for Android drivers for
embedding into Buffalo's next generation of Smart Box
product lines. Paragon's NTFS for Android driver allows
consumers to attach their NTFS (Windows®) formatted USB
Key or Hard Drive to the Smart Box and now with Paragon's
exFAT for Android driver also included, consumers can get
the full utility of the new high capacity exFAT-formatted
SDXC cards in the Smart Box.
"Paragon has been a strong partner for Buffalo; their first-class OEM support as well as the superior
performance and features of their technology are key reasons we have chosen PSG for our Smart Box
project," said Kentaro Odaka, General Manager of Product Development Div. Buffalo Inc. "This expansion of
our partnership provides the tools necessary for our customers to access and enjoy digital content on a
variety of devices.“
Paragon's drivers offer superior management of file system integrity, fast mount speed, comprehensive data
protection, powerful file system check and repair utilities, and strong journaling capabilities. Paragon's
proprietary replay journal feature protects a consumer's data on a USB HDD or SDXC card when unsafely
removed from a Smart Box, TV, or Monitor. Without this feature there is a high potential that the file system
on their USB HDD or SDXC card could become unrecognizable to Windows and cause data loss.
"We are very excited about extending our partnership with Buffalo to include our latest Universal File System
Driver (UFSD) offerings -- including exFAT for Android," said Tom Fedro, president of Paragon Software
Group. "This partnership will provide the very best experience for end users as they are now able to view,
modify and save content regardless of the type of storage medium utilized.“
Paragon's driver technology enables any device on the network, from tablets to smartphones to servers, PCs
and workstations, regardless of their operating system, to communicate and share files. For over 10 years
now, Paragon UFSD technology has been providing operating systems and embedded kernels (Android, Linux,
Windows, Mac, ThreadX, VxWorks, eCos, etc.) with access to file systems (exFAT, NTFS, HFS+, Ext, etc) that
normally would not be fully supported. Beyond access, Paragon's UFSD technology provides the highest data
throughput speeds possible -- equivalent to, or exceeding, native performance. This is especially important
for flawless recording and playback of High-Definition, Blu-ray quality movies and videos.

Buffalo Selects Paragon Software's exFAT and NTFS for Android Drivers to Embed Into Next
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Cross-platform software developer Paragon Software
Group (PSG) today announced that Buffalo Inc. selected
Paragon Software's exFAT and NTFS for Android drivers
for embedding into Buffalo's next generation of Smart Box
product lines. Paragon's NTFS for Android driver allows
consumers to attach their NTFS (Windows ) formatted
USB Key or Hard Drive to the Smart Box and now with
Paragon's exFAT for Android driver also included,
consumers can get the full utility of the new high capacity
exFAT-formatted SDXC cards in the Smart Box.
Paragon's drivers offer superior management of file system integrity, fast mount speed, comprehensive data
protection, powerful file system check and repair utilities, and strong journaling capabilities. Paragon's
proprietary replay journal feature protects a consumer's data on a USB HDD or SDXC card when unsafely
removed from a Smart Box, TV, or Monitor. Without this feature there is a high potential that the file system
on their USB HDD or SDXC card could become unrecognizable to Windows and cause data loss.
Driver (UFSD) offerings -- including exFAT for Android," said Tom Fedro, president of Paragon Software
Group. "This partnership will provide the very best experience for end users as they are now able to view,
modify and save content regardless of the type of storage medium utilized.“
throughput speeds possible -- equivalent to, or exceeding, native performance. This is especially important
for flawless recording and playback of High-Definition, Blu-ray quality movies and videos.

Buffalo Selects Paragon Software’s exFAT and NTFS for Android Drivers to Embed into Next
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Irvine, USA and Nagoya, JAPAN - July 12, 2012 - Cross-platform
software developer Paragon Software Group (PSG) today
announced that Buffalo Inc. selected Paragon Software's exFAT
and NTFS for Android drivers for embedding into Buffalo's next
generation of Smart Box product lines. Paragon's NTFS for
Android driver allows consumers to attach their NTFS
(Windows®) formatted USB Key or Hard Drive to the Smart Box
and now with Paragon's exFAT for Android driver also included,
consumers can get the full utility of the new high capacity exFAT-
formatted SDXC cards in the Smart Box.
Paragon's drivers offer superior management of file system integrity, fast mount speed,
comprehensive data protection, powerful file system check and repair utilities, and strong journaling
capabilities. Paragon's proprietary replay journal feature protects a consumer's data on a USB HDD or SDXC
card when unsafely removed from a Smart Box, TV, or Monitor. Without this feature there is a high potential
that the file system on their USB HDD or SDXC card could become unrecognizable to Windows and
cause data loss.
Driver (UFSD) offerings - including exFAT for Android," said Tom Fedro, president of Paragon Software Group.
"This partnership will provide the very best experience for end users as they are now able to view, modify
and save content regardless of the type of storage medium utilized.“
throughput speeds possible - equivalent to, or exceeding, native performance. This is especially important for
flawless recording and playback of High-Definition, Blu-ray quality movies and videos.

Using Virtual Machines for Instant Server Recovery
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by Jim K. Thomas
According to a recently conducted survey of small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) by Aberdeen
Research, 69 percent of the respondents are reported to have implemented virtualization
technology into their server environments. As virtualization becomes a normal element of a
networked environment, more administrators are using virtual machines for instant recovery. The use of
virtualized servers is increasing for several reasons; the most significant being budgetary. Virtual servers are a
cost-effective alternative to purchasing new hardware.
But exactly how does virtualization fit in with a disaster recovery plan? Virtualizing tier-1 applications
amplifies the critical nature of building in quick recovery of virtual machines (VMs). With little tolerance for
application downtime, businesses need assurance that their data will be quickly available in the event of
hardware failure.
Interestingly enough, in a 2010 data
protection survey performed by VMware, IT
Administrators report backing up only 68
percent of their virtual environments. The
biggest reasons given for this gap were costs
of hardware, software and complexity of the
process. There is software available in the
marketplace that simplifies the backup
process for virtual environments.
By implementing image-based backup
software for servers, backups can be scheduled for different configurations: physical-to-virtual (P2V), V2V
and V2P, and P2P. By scheduling operations to be performed on a regular basis, your data is protected at all
times. The benefit is that you can restore a server instantly to a VM and there is no need for fail-over
hardware to sit idle gathering dust.
For instant recovery, all an administrator has to do is import the new VM into the virtual environment and
then power on the machine. If it's a scheduled process, such as when you're updating and overwriting the
virtual disk file, the configuration is pre-existing (you're just updating the data), no import is needed. Just
boot up the virtual machine in this situation.

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According to Thomas Coughlin, founder of Coughlin
and Associates, “By enabling physical-to-virtual
migration and virtual system recovery, customers
should experience faster recovery times and if
managed properly, greater overall system reliability.
This capability increases the total return and leverages
the efficiency of a virtual environment to make a
more resilient and self-healing system environment.”
Virtualization is becoming the standard rather than
the exception when implementing or upgrading an
existing disaster recovery strategy, saving hours of
recovery time and significant storage space.
If you’re looking for the ability to recover servers instantly, look for backup software that offers the following:
• Sector-level hard disk and partition copy;
• Support for top-tier virtualization platforms: VMware, MS Hyper-V, Oracle VirtualBox, etc.;
• Migration support to dissimilar hardware; and
• Scheduling for convenient “set and forget” operation.
Use-Case Example
A Christian-based non-profit organization with 550 employees had limited finances to invest in disaster
recovery software. When they consulted with their IT reseller, he could offer nothing within their price range
that met their needs, so the organization decided to conduct a search for affordable backup and restore
software on their own. They came across Paragon Software Group’s Drive Backup Server and Virtual Editions.
While evaluating the software, they discovered a host of other features they had never considered in their
original search. When they compared the software to the other solutions originally recommended by their
consultant, nothing came close for the price. The software’s features and functionality helped them save
capital by enabling backup and instant server restoration using virtual machines, rather than expensive
hardware.
Jim K. Thomas is the director of technical services at Paragon Software Group (Irvine, CA). www.paragon-
software.com

Impact Report: Paragon Software bundles backup/recovery and disk management tools
Analyst: Dave Simpson 16 Jul, 2012
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Recent enhancements could put the company's data protection and disk management software in the same
league as backup/recovery specialists such as Symantec and Acronis. But who are these guys?
This report falls under the following categories. Click on a link below to find similar documents.
Company: Paragon Software Group
Other Companies: Acronis, CA Technologies, Cisco Systems, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Mercedes-Benz, Morton
Salt, NASA, NEC, NetVault, Nokia, Northrop Grumman, Oracle, Paragon Technologie, Quest Software, Seagate
Technology, Sony, StorageCraft Technology, Symantec, Toshiba, Veeam Software,
VirtualBox, VMware, Vodafone Group, Western Digital
Analyst(s): Dave Simpson
Sector(s):
Storage / Data Protection / Backup and recovery

Games Workshop Uses Paragon Alignment Tool
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To boost servers and workstation performance
Paragon Software Group (PSG), announced that Games Workshop LLC, the designer and manufacturer of
fantasy miniatures, choses Paragon Alignment Tool (PAT) to boost server and workstation performance due
to misaligned partitions.
Games Workshop employs both a modern VMware virtual server environment running Windows 2008
Datacenter and a legacy physical server environment running older Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 OS.
"We had a number of older servers that we migrated into our virtual environment and noticed that we did not
get the performance that we expected." said Jon Howell, North America IT director for Games Workshop. "A
little research revealed that since they were older OS versions, the partitions were not aligned correctly. The
Paragon alignment tool cleaned things up nicely and increased the performance."
In the recently IHS iSuppli report Hard Disk Drive Pricing: Will it Reach Pre-Flood Level in the Near Future?,
prices for HDD are expected to remain above pre-flood levels through 2014.
This partition alignment tool is made for extending the life of hardware still utilizing older OSs; it also increase
server performance for little investment in time or dollars.
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Continued…
Partition Alignment Tool ESX Benefits :
• Measurably increase I/O performance of virtual machines by a factor of 2X to 3X
• Control, manage, and align centrally and remotely dozens of virtual drives belonging to different virtual
machines (no need to manually install software on every virtual machine)
• Reduces complexity and hardware requirements of alignment projects (no need for extra storage,
because PAT performs in-place alignment - no migration required)
"As the use of virtual machines continues to expand, partition alignment is becoming more and more relevant
to the IT departments that manage servers and workstations utilizing older versions of Microsoft operating
systems." said Tom Fedro, president of Paragon Software Group. "Paragon's line of partition alignment
software is specifically designed with a powerful feature set and easy-to-use interface to ensure maximum
performance from older operating systems running on new, advanced format drives (AFDs)."

Centon Selects Paragon Migrate OS to SSD Software
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To integrate solid-state drive into notebook
Backup and hard disk management software developerParagon Software Group (PSG) announced
that Centon Electronics Inc. selected Paragon Migrate OS to SSD software for inclusion in its SSD Notebook
kits packaged with their SSDs.
It provides migration of system data including the OS, data files and applications to Centon's SSDs.
"After testing another party's software with our SSDs we decided to look for a more intuitive software
solution," said Aaron Campbell, product marketing manager for Centon Electronics. "I had worked with
Paragon in the past, asked for a copy to test, and it worked perfectly. It was simple, quick and accurate.
Exactly the solution we were searching for."
The task of transferring (a.k.a. migrating) a software environment (the OS, applications and files) to another
storage device can be a slow and painful process. Migrate OS to SSD 2.0 simplifies the migration process by
providing a wizard-driven interface. It automatically downsizes the source system volume, if needed; auto-
aligns the copied system partition; and provides intelligent selection of specific files and folders for migration
- without rebooting the system.
Continued…

Centon Selects Paragon Migrate OS to SSD Software (cont.)
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Continued…
"Paragon was very responsive and more than willing to work with us even though we were not a large
corporation," continued Campbell. "The customer and technical support was excellent and made us feel we
were just as important as an International firm."
"When we work with our customers, our goal is to keep them as a Paragon customer for life," said Tom Fedro,
president of Paragon Software Group. "We are happy to see that as product marketing professionals, IT
managers, software engineers, and other highly skilled individuals move from one company to another, that
they return to Paragon for our superior software and service. We are happy to count Centon as one of our
partners and look forward to a long business relationship."
Features and benefits of Migrate OS to SSD include:
• Upgraded file exclusion technology increases migration speed
• Wizard-driven graphical interface
• Automatic partition resize capability (prevents common issues when migrating system data from an HDD
to a smaller SSD)
• Automatic partition alignment awareness (to prevent redundant read/write operations)
• Microsoft Reserved Partition awareness
• File exclusion/selection capability
• Hot copy, without system restart
• Migration process regardless of the OS

Centon Electronics to incorporate Paragon Software's Migrate OS to SSD in its SSD Notebook kits
Published 07 August 2012
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The software simplifies the migration of a software environment to another storage device process by
providing a wizard-driven interface DRAM, flash memory, USB drives and SSD Drives manufacturer Centon
Electronics has integrated backup and hard disk management software developer, Paragon Software's
Migrate OS to SSD software in its SSD Notebook kits packaged with their solid state drives (SSDs).
The software provides easy migration of system data including the operating system, data files and
applications to Centon's SSDs.
Paragon Migrate OS to SSD 2.0 simplifies the migration of a software environment to another storage device
process by providing a wizard-driven interface.
It also reduces the source system volume, if needed, auto-aligns the copied system partition; and provides
intelligent selection of specific files and folders for migration, all without rebooting the system.
Paragon Migrate OS to SSD includes an upgraded file exclusion technology increases migration speed, wizard-
driven graphical interface, Microsoft Reserved Partition awareness and file exclusion/selection capability.
It also features an automatic partition resize capability to prevent common issues when migrating system
data from an HDD to a smaller SSD and an automatic partition alignment awareness to prevent redundant
read/write operations.
The software provides a hot copy, without system restart and also enables smooth migration process
regardless of the operating system.

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Paragon Software Group (PSG), the leader in developing cross-platform driver technology, today announced
that it joined the SD Association. The SD Association was founded to ensure standards across the SD card
industry. SD standards apply to storage media for mobile phones, digital audio players, car navigation systems
and electronic books. For over a decade, Paragon's driver technology has enabled compatibility for mobile
devices across a variety of operating systems (Windows(TM), Mac, Linux, Android(TM), etc.).
"Over the last few years, demand for cross-platform drivers has just exploded," said Tom Fedro, president of
Paragon Software Group. "With the brisk development of Smart Devices, from Smartphones to Smart TVs,
the trend shows no evidence of slowing down. Being a member of the SD Association will ensure Paragon
continues to set the standard for embedded driver technology development.“
Paragon Software's cross-platform drivers include exFAT, NTFS and HFS+ for Android and Linux. Paragon's
Universal File System Driver (UFSD) technology solves incompatibility issues between exFAT, NTFS, and HFS+
file systems and operating systems & embedded kernels including Android, Linux, ThreadX, and Windows CE.
With Paragon's UFSD support for all popular file systems built into modern digital devices, consumers can
now use > 32GB SDXC cards and Windows/Mac USB drives with their multimedia players, digital televisions,
set-top boxes, mobile and connected devices.
OEMs' use of SD card technology continues to expand as the consumer electronics device markets cross
boundaries and merge. For example, Smart TVs have SD card readers so that consumers can view videos and
photos over their televisions without the need of a cable to connect the device to the TV. Consumers expect
their Smart devices to recognize external media regardless of its operating system and to perform at full
speed, allowing recording and playback for full HD and 3D video content. Paragon's driver technology not
only ensures compatibility, but also the integrity of the consumer's stored data -- a critical OEM requirement.
Continued…

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Continued…
Consumer electronics devices integrated with Paragon's driver technology provide the highest performance
in the marketplace, satisfying even the most demanding users. The level of quality is due to kernel-level
implementation, hardware acceleration support, OEM platform customization and optimization. Android and
Linux devices embedded with Paragon's drivers reach over 140 MB/s read/write performance on modern
external storage and are only limited by the available bandwidth of the storage interface (SDIO, USB, etc.).
Paragon Software's new technology ensures smooth recording and playback of Full HD Video content.
Optimized usage of lower-speed interfaces enables mobile Android devices to fully utilize the bandwidth of
SDIO interfaces (e.g. SDXC, SDHC) and delivers smoother read and write operations, improved performance
on slower interfaces, and increased cost efficiency. For more information visit http://www.paragon-
software.com/technologies/.

Boise State University Selects Paragon Software’s Hard Disk Manager
August 16, 2012
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Cross-platform driver developer, Paragon Software Group, recently
announced its membership in the SD Association. Membership in the
association provides validation to OEMs looking to partner with companies
like Paragon that potential partners meet industry standards across the SD
card industry.
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SD standards apply to storage media for mobile phones, digital audio players, car navigation systems and
electronic books. Founded in 1994, Paragon’s driver technology has enabled compatibility for mobile devices
across a variety of operating systems (Windows™, Mac, Linux, Android™, etc.) for over a decade.
OEMs use of SD card technology continues to expand as the consumer electronics device markets cross
their Smart devices to recognize external media regardless of its operating system and to perform at full
speed, allowing recording and playback for full HD and 3D video content. Paragon’s driver technology not
only ensures compatibility, but also the integrity of the consumer’s stored data –a critical OEM requirement.
Paragon Software’s cross-platform drivers include exFAT, NTFS and HFS+ for Android and Linux. Paragon’s
Universal File System Driver (UFSD) technology solves incompatibility issues between exFAT, NTFS, and HFS+
file systems and operating systems & embedded kernels including Android, Linux, ThreadX, and Windows CE.
With Paragon’s UFSD support for all popular file systems built into modern digital devices, consumers can
now use >32GB SDXC cards and Windows/Mac USB drives with their multimedia players, digital televisions,
set-top boxes, mobile and connected devices.
Continued…

Boise State University Selects Paragon Software’s Hard Disk Manager
August 16, 2012
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Continued…
“Over the last few years, demand for cross-platform
drivers has just exploded,” said Tom Fedro, president
of Paragon Software Group. “With the brisk
development of Smart Devices, from Smartphones to
Smart TVs, the trend shows no evidence of slowing
down. Being a member of the SD Association will
ensure Paragon continues to set the standard for
embedded driver technology development.”
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According to the announcement, Paragon’s high-quality technology is due to kernel-level implementation,
hardware acceleration support, and OEM platform customization and optimization. Android and Linux
devices embedded with Paragon’s drivers reach over 140 MB/s read/write performance on modern external
storage and are only limited by the available bandwidth of the storage interface (SDIO, USB, etc.).
Paragon Software’s new technology ensures smooth recording and playback of Full HD Video content.
Optimized usage of lower-speed interfaces enables mobile Android devices to fully utilize the bandwidth of
SDIO interfaces (e.g. SDXC, SDHC) and delivers smoother read and write operations, improved performance
on slower interfaces, and increased cost efficiency.

Paragon Software Joined SD Association
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For exFAT driver enabling SDXC card support for Android and Linux
Paragon Software Group (PSG) joined the SD Association.
The SD Association was founded to ensure standards across the SD card industry. SD standards apply to
storage media for mobile phones, digital audio players, car navigation systems and electronic books.
For over a decade, Paragon's driver technology has enabled compatibility for mobile devices across a variety
of OS (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, etc.).
"Over the last few years, demand for cross-platform drivers has just exploded," said Tom Fedro, president of
Paragon. "With the brisk development of Smart Devices, from Smartphones to Smart TVs, the trend shows no
evidence of slowing down. Being a member of the SD Association will ensure Paragon continues to set the
standard for embedded driver technology development."
Paragon's cross-platform drivers include exFAT, NTFS and HFS+ for Android and Linux. Paragon's Universal
File System Driver (UFSD) technology solves incompatibility issues between exFAT, NTFS, and HFS+ file
systems and OS and embedded kernels including Android, Linux, ThreadX, and Windows CE. With Paragon's
UFSD support for popular file systems built into modern digital devices, consumers can now use >32GB SDXC
cards and Windows/Mac USB drives with their multimedia players, digital televisions, set-top boxes, mobile
and connected devices .
Continued…

Paragon Software Joined SD Association (cont.)
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Continued…
OEMs use of SD card technology continues to expand as the consumer electronics device markets cross
their smart devices to recognize external media regardless of its operating system and to perform at full
speed, allowing recording and playback for full HD and 3D video content. Paragon's driver technology ensures
compatibility and the integrity of the consumer's stored data -a critical OEM requirement.
CE devices integrated with Paragon's driver technology provide performance. The level of quality is due to
kernel-level implementation, hardware acceleration support, OEM platform customization and optimization.
Android and Linux devices embedded with Paragon's drivers reach over 140 MB/s read/write performance on
modern external storage and are only limited by the available bandwidth of the storage interface (SDIO, USB,
etc.).
The new technology ensures smooth recording and playback of Full HD Video content. Optimized usage of
lower-speed interfaces enables mobile Android devices to utilize the bandwidth of SDIO interfaces (e.g. SDXC,
SDHC) and delivers smoother read and write operations, improved performance on slower interfaces, and
increased cost efficiency.

Paragon Sees OEM Demand For Drivers | socalTECH.com
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
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Irvine-based Paragon Software, the developer of data storage and mobile applications and software, says
that it is seeing "unprecedented growth in demand" for its file sytsem driver technology from Android, Linux,
and embedded device manufacturers. According to the firm, it has seen a significant number of OEms using
its drivers to support exFAT, NTFS, and HFS+ file systems as a part of a move by manufacturers to support
SDXC and Windows/Mac USB drives as part of their devices. Paragon did not say what the wins translate to
financially, but said it now supplies its drivers to such manufacturers as Acer, ASUS, Buffalo, Cisco Systems,
Hitachi Ltd., NETGEAR, Logitech, LG Electronics, Western Digital, EMC/Iomega, Seagate, and Lenovo.

Paragon Attracts OEMs
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For exFAT, NTFS, and HFS+ Android and Linux platforms
Paragon Software Group announced experiencing a growth in demand from Android and Linux mobile and
embedded device manufacturers for its cross-platform exFAT, NTFS, and HFS+ driver technology.
Their OEM program has seen requirements to specify its cross-platform Universal File System Driver (UFSD)
technology grow as a result of consumer demand for Android-powered Smart TVs/Monitors/Set Top Boxes,
Smartphones, Tablets and connected devices, which support SDXC cards and Windows/Mac USB drives.
Over 10 years ago, Paragon recognized a need for UFSD technology to provide cross-platform access to all of
the file systems under diverse platforms (Android, Linux, Windows, and Mac) where these file systems are
not natively supported - while maintaining data integrity. Paragon's technology bridges the gap between file
system and the various OSs or embedded kernels in the market.
Representative UFSD Tier 1 OEM Paragon customers for Android- and Linux-based devices include top
manufacturers such as the following:
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Paragon Attracts OEMs (cont.)
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Continued…
• Acer
• ASUS
• Buffalo
• Cisco Systems
• Hitachi Ltd.
• NETGEAR
• Logitech
• LG Electronics
• Western Digital
• EMC/Iomega
• Seagate
• Lenovo
performance and features of their technology are key reasons we have chosen PSG for our Smart Box project,"
said Kentaro Odaka, GM of Product Development Div. at Buffalo Inc.
Paragon proved its leadership in cross-platform technology with millions of satisfied end users worldwide.
Compared to alternatives, its portfolio of Android and Linux drivers provide data throughput performance
combined with data protection capabilities to ensure file system integrity - even in the case of unsafe removal
of the storage device or a power outage. A feature set complimented by chip set support from Intel, Nvidia
and Qualcomm to Marvell Semiconductor, Realtek Semiconductor, PLX Technology, Cavium Networks, and
Applied Micro has propelled Paragon to be the standard in cross-platform file sharing for the mobile device
and embedded system marketplace segments.
"The Paragon driver's performance on our ARMADA 1500 DMP platform was very compelling and it enhanced
the value of the platform," said Edward Silva, Senior product manager at MarvellSemiconductor. "We look
forward to promoting it to our customers.“
"We continue to be impressed with the variety of devices utilizing our driver technology that our OEMs and
chip manufacturers are bringing to market; from next-generation smart phones and smart TVs to tablets, set-
top boxes and advanced digital media players. It's a very exciting time for the company," said Tom Fedro,
president of Paragon.

Paragon Collaborating With AppliedMicro
Wed, October 10th, 2012
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ParagonSoftwareGroupannounced its collaboration with AppliedMicroCorp., in energy conscious computing
and communications solutions for data center, telecom, enterprise and consumer applications, for the
development of solution for the AppliedMicro PACKET pro family of single and multi-core processors for NAS
applications.
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Paragon's NTFS, exFAT and HFS+ for Linux drivers will target the new APM86xxx SoC processor family. The
solution speeds up communication between AppliedMicro-based network appliances and attached storage.
NTFS, exFAT and HFS+ for Android and Linux drivers enable read/write access via USB 3.0 interface to
Windows and Mac-formatted drives and support the exFAT-formatted SDXC cards on AppliedMicro's Riviera
advanced OEM storage platform for next-generation consumer and SMB NAS, Wireless Access Point and
Media Servers/Gateways. The Riviera platform, based on the APM86491 processor, allows consumers to
simultaneously store, stream and share multimedia content in the connected digital home.
Continued…

Paragon Collaborating With AppliedMicro (Cont.)
Wed, October 10th, 2012
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Continued…
"The digital home is converging towards an all-in-one network appliance that serves as a router, wireless
access point and a networked storage drive," said Majid Bemanian, senior director of marketing for
AppliedMicro. "By leveraging Paragon's cross-platform technology, AppliedMicro provides customers an all-
in-one media network solution, balancing performance and feature set leadership. With this solution, we
address customer's sensitivity for performance, simplicity, and flexibility by being OS- and storage medium-
agnostic.“
With the Paragon embedded cross-platform drivers, the Riviera platform provides enterprise NAS read/write
performance to Windows/Mac-formatted USB 3.0 drives with twice the throughput and performance of
competing devices, exceeding 200MB/s. This means that users can download and share a 4GB file such as a
HD video of a feature-length movie or clip in less than ten seconds.
"We are very excited to partner with AppliedMicro on their next-generation processor family," said Tom
Fedro, president of Paragon. "The OEM community is designing and delivering new, innovative, Smart Devices
to the marketplace faster than ever before; they will demonstrably benefit from the incredible performance
and utility provided by the AppliedMicro/Paragon collaboration."
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Paragon Software Launches Business Continuity Planning Service
Thursday, November 15, 2012
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http://www.socaltech.com/paragon_software_launches_business_continuity_planning_service/s-
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Irvine-based backup and disaster recovery software developer Paragon
Software is extending itself into the service market, saying this week that it has
launched a new Business Recovery and Continuity (BRC) Planning service. The
firm said its extension into services is aimed at helping to design a
comprehensive, best practice BC/DR plan for companies following disasters, such
as recent super storm Sandy. Pricing on the new services was not announced by
the company.

Paragon Adds Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Planning to Product Lineup
November 14, 2012
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Paragon recently launched a Business Recovery and Continuity (BRC)
Planning service to complement their backup and disaster recovery
software products. Paragon suggests that now is a good time to evaluate
the effectiveness and make improvements of company’s plans while
hurricane Sandy is still uppermost in everyone’s minds. To that end, the
company is offering a free one-hour phone consultation and a checklist
through the end of 2012.
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The addition of the BRC Planning service extends Paragon’s ability to help businesses prepare for disaster and
significantly minimize downtime. Furthermore, regulatory bodies such as Sarbanes-Oxley and HIPAA require
accurate recovery estimates and well-designed plans for businesses to meet compliance requirements.
“We have been providing the technology and processes enabling effective business continuity for years;
formalizing the portfolio into a comprehensive service offering is a natural extension for Paragon,” said Daniel
Eickhoff, director of channel sales at Paragon. “The recent mega-storm, Sandy, demonstrated that the need
in the community is great; many companies see that now is a good time to audit their plans and make
necessary adjustments to ensure they are a survivor and not a victim of the next disaster.”
Paragon’s specialists will design a comprehensive,
best practices BC/DR plan for staff to follow during a disaster.
Service Highlights
• Onsite departmental interviews
• High-level risk assessment
• Full review of the current plan
• Gap analysis
• New-plan development
• Onsite table-top exercise
• Employee training

Paragon Software Launches Business Continuity Planning Service …
Posted on November 19, 2012
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that it has launched a newBusiness Recovery and Continui.
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53% Secure Data on Local Server Storage, 51% on NAS, 39% on Tape, 30% on Cloud
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on Fri, November 23rd, 2012
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Survey by Paragon Software
Backup and DR software developer Paragon Software Group(PSG) conducted a survey among 377 IT
professionals from August 29 - September 7, 2012.
The results show that of those surveyed, utilizing local server storage was the most popular method (52.6%)
for securing critical data in the IT environment, followed closely by NAS (51.2%); with only about a 30%
adoption rate of cloud services. Tape still maintains a footprint with a use of 38.8%. (Note: In some cases,
multiple storage methods are employed within the same IT environment thus resulting in a totaling of
storage methods greater than 100%.)
Paragon's numbers regarding the use of cloud services align with InformationWeek's annual cloud survey
(Dell, HP Create Clouds for the 'Rest of Us', April 23, 2012, by Art Wittmann), which indicates that the
adoption rate of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), a key element of cloud storage, may have reached its peak
and is now trending to slower growth.
Further, the survey results show that, of those surveyed, cloud services were not implemented in several
industries including healthcare and aerospace/aeronautics. Also of note, the finance industry's unique mix of
very short system-recovery and long data-retention requirements makes it the market segment with the
highest integration of cloud services (36.8%) in the storage environment. Finance is also the highest
integrator of tape into the storage mix, 68.4% of those surveyed. The logistics (66.7%) and government
(56.0%) industries were the second and third highest users of tape backup by industry.
Percentage of Local Server, Cloud, and Tape Use in Storage Environment by Industry:
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Data Storage survey results are as follows
November 24, 2012
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Paragon Software Group, a well known Data Backup and Disaster Recovery solution provider, recently
conducted a survey on data storage. The survey was conducted in between August- September 2012 and
included 377 IT professionals representing various enterprises from different parts of the world.
The results of survey revealed that over 53% of organizations preferred to store their most critical data on
local servers. From among those professionals, a large proportion of respondents agreed that, they were
using NAS services to keep their data readily available. As a part of business continuity planning, most of the
enterprises also had IP SAN or iSCSI san solutions in place, to achieve high availability, performance and attain
data continuity on time.
The survey numbers revealed that the tape storage solution was still alive and was much preferred for
archival storage. Moreover, almost 43% of respondents agreed that Tape was much preferred solution for
storing archived data, as it was cost effective and was within their budget.
Paragon Software survey also revealed the fact that, almost 30% of the enterprise data was fed to the cloud.
The survey also included the results forwarded by InformationWeek’s annual cloud survey and came to a
conclusion that the adoption rate of Infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), which is a key element of cloud
storage, has reached a saturation point and is now showing slower growth from the past 16 months.
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Data Storage survey results are as follows
November 24, 2012
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Continued…
Paragon’s numbers suggest that the finance sector, which needs very short term disaster recovery and long
data retention requirements, was the leading sector to embrace cloud services. The finance sector also
happens to be the highest integrator of tape, which it uses as an archival solution. The logistics sector was the
next behind finance to use tape solutions on a high note and it was immediately followed by government
industries.
The results also revealed a fact that, cloud based services, which includes storage, is being ignored by
industries such as healthcare and aeronautics.
Going by the percentage of data storage solutions used by different industries, the results are as follows
Aeronautics industry has stored 60% of data on their servers and has moved the remaining 40% of data to
tape.
In a similar fashion, Education sector stored its 50% of data on local servers, 30% on tape and the remaining
20% was moved to the cloud.
Finance sector retained almost 45% of data on its server, while 35% of data was moved to tape. Remaining
20% was moved to the cloud.
Coming to the healthcare sector, it retained 50% of its data on local servers and 50% was retained on tape
medium.
Government organizations moved 20% of data to the cloud and 30% of their data was on tape. Remaining
percentage, which happens to be critical data, was stored on local servers.
Insurance, logistics, manufacturing sectors maintained 40% of data on local servers and 50% were moved to
archival solutions. Remaining 10% was retained on cloud.
Coming to Real estate, retail telecommunications and transportation almost most of the data was maintained
on local servers and a small proportion was distributed on to tape & Cloud.
Note- Data stored on local servers includes solution such as DAS, NAS and IP SAN on it.
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