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Imation Showcases National Media Lab and Storage Products at West 2009

^{Published on 2009-02-10 05:46:54, Last Modified on 2009-02-10 05:48:20 - Market Wire}
 

SAN DIEGO--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Imation Corp. (NYSE:IMN) will showcase its National Media Lab (NML) and suite of storage products in booth 1850 at West 2009, the largest state-of-the-art defense and technology exposition and conference on the West Coast at the San Diego Convention Center, Feb. 11-13, 2009. Co-sponsored by The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) and the U.S. Naval Institute, the show will feature exhibits from more than 400 technology leaders and discussions by leading military experts.

The NML functions as an independent and unbiased source for data storage consulting and information lifecycle management services. Based in an R&D facility located at Imation's world headquarters in Oakdale, Minn., the lab is designed to support unique government requirements and is managed by storage experts who analyze and resolve data issues, customize storage solutions, and develop next-generation storage technology.

"Imation has a long-standing history as a partner, consultant and supplier to the U.S. government. The National Media Lab is committed to helping government agencies and departments solve complex data storage backup, archive, recovery and security issues to help them achieve their missions where data integrity and preservation are critical," said Keith Schwartz, director of global strategic growth and public sector, Commercial Business, Imation. "Our legacy in tape storage technology and our broad range of diagnostic tools and expertise helps puts the NML in a unique position to help address issues at any stage of the information lifecycle."

The NML serves as a storage consultant and information lifecycle management service provider and focuses on storage challenges facing the industry including performance and reliability of new storage systems; the best way to identify commercial-off-the-shelf or custom products for specific government applications; data distribution and preservation; data access; disaster recovery and business continuity planning; and crisis situations that require media stabilization for data recovery.

Also on display at West 2009 will be Imation's various storage solutions targeting the data elite for whom the combination of high-performance storage, usability and design are key. Those products include:

• Imation Next-Generation Solid State Drive (SSD) Solutions and an easy-to-install SSD upgrade kit to help users transition from hard disk to high-performance SSD technology. Imation's M-Class SSD drives and S-Class SSD drives will be available in 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch configurations with capacities ranging from 32GB to 128GB.
• Imation Apollo™ Expert UX and Apollo™ Pro UX, portable hard drives offering up to 1.5 TB of capacity. For laptop users, the 2.5-inch Apollo Expert UX is a pocket-sized, portable hard drive sheathed in a protective skin with up to 500GB of capacity. For desktop users, the Apollo Pro UX is a 3.5-inch hard drive that will offer up to 1.5TB of capacity. Each stylish drive features an integrated patent-pending stand and unique benefits for backup and storage of data, video, music and photos.
• Imation's portfolio of USB flash drives, including the Imation Pivot, Pivot Plus, Swivel and Atom flash drives. Built to last with a wide range of styles and features, the drives are designed to meet the portable storage needs of the most discerning user.
• Imation DataGuard rf™ Tape Tracking System that brings the range, reliability and accuracy of RFID (radio frequency identification) to tape storage. With its patent-pending RFID Volume and Serial Number (Vol-Ser) Labels, Imation combines proven technology into one robust and secure label that incorporates RFID technology, Vol-Ser number identification and advanced ultra-high frequency (UHF) support with an open system that works with any tape management platform.

For more information about the NML, please visit [ www.imation.com/nml ]. For more information about Imation's full portfolio of brands or any of its Imation branded storage products that are available on the GSA schedule, please visit [ www.imation.com ].

About Imation Corp.

Imation is a leading global developer and marketer of branded products that enable people to capture, save and enjoy digital information. Our world-class portfolio of digital storage products, audio and video electronics and accessories reaches customers through a powerful global distribution network. Our goal is a company with strong commercial and consumer businesses and continued long-term growth and profitability that creates shareholder value. Imation Corp.'s global brand portfolio, in addition to the Imation brand, includes the Memorex brand, one of the most widely recognized names in the consumer electronics industry, famous for the slogan, "Is it live or is it Memorex?" and the XtremeMac brand. Imation is also the exclusive licensee of the TDK Life on Record brand, one of the world's leading recording media brands. Additional information about Imation is available at [ http://www.imation.com ].

Imation, the Imation logo, Apollo, Dataguard rf, Memorex, the Memorex logo, ‘Is it live or is it Memorex?' and XtremeMac are trademarks of Imation Corp. and its subsidiaries. The TDK Life on Record logo is a trademark of TDK Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.