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DataMirror’s Real-Time Integration Solutions Named to U.S. GSA Schedule
Public Sector Presented with Easy Access to DataMirror’s High Quality, Affordable Solutions
MARKHAM, CANADA – (October 5, 2004)– DataMirror®(Nasdaq:DMCX; TSX:DMC), a leading provider of real-time, secure data integration solutions, announced that the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has placed DataMirror’s software solutions on the Federal Supply Schedule (#GS-35F-0598P). The GSA Schedule allows federal and state agencies to purchase DataMirror products through a streamlined procurement process that meets strict criteria for quality and competitive pricing.
“By managing and monitoring sensitive information, federal agencies can protect citizen privacy, ensure the integrity of their IT infrastructures, as well as share information and collaborate with other agencies in a more timely and efficient manner—requirements that are of utmost importance when public safety is at stake,” says Nigel Stokes, CEO, DataMirror. “With our solid expertise in both government-related issues and commercial practices, federal customers can be assured that they are investing in proven, secure solutions that strengthen internal controls and support e-Government initiatives.”
The following is a partial listing of the DataMirror software solutions that are named to the GSA Schedule:
• DataMirror Transformation Server®: real-time, multi-platform data integration
• DataMirror iReflect®for Oracle: data integration and protection for Oracle environments
• DataMirror LiveAudit®: data auditing for corporate and regulatory compliance
These DataMirror solutions provide government agencies with better shared intelligence, while also enabling compliance with the Patriot Act’s data security requirements. Furthermore, DataMirror solutions allow commercial customers to address the data compliance requirements set forth by regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley, Basel II, 21 CFR Part 11, and HIPAA. To view other GSA-listed DataMirror products, visithttps://www.gsaadvantage.gov – the official Federal source for government purchasing.
“Our appointment to the GSA Schedule presents significant business growth opportunities and extends the reach of our software solutions, allowing us to strengthen ties with federal and state agencies,” says Stokes. “We are committed to establishing long-term relationships with government organizations and are dedicated to helping them overcome their data management challenges and balance their IT budget. DataMirror solutions deliver a comprehensive, cost-effective suite of solutions that support government agencies’ real-time data integration, protection, and auditing needs.”
DataMirror solutions are in use at government organizations worldwide, including Colorado Judicial Branch, Lexington Police and Fire Department, Missouri Department of Corrections, North Dakota Supreme Court, Pennsylvania Civil Service Commission, SPAWAR, State of North Dakota, State of Oregon, The French Navy (SAMAN), and the United Nations (Bosnia).
For more information on DataMirror’s solutions for the federal market, visithttp://www.datamirror.com/gsa
About General Services Administration (GSA)
GSA is a centralized federal procurement and property management agency created by the U.S. Congress to improve government efficiency and help federal agencies better serve the public. It acquires office space, equipment, telecommunications, Information Technology, supplies, and services on behalf of federal agencies. GSA, comprised of 13,000 associates, provides services and solutions for the office operations of over one million federal workers located in more than 8,000 government-owned and leased buildings in 2,000 U.S. communities. For more details, visithttp://www.gsa.gov.
About DataMirror
DataMirror (Nasdaq: DMCX; TSX: DMC), a leading provider of live, secure data integration software solutions, gives companies the power to manage and monitor their corporate data in real time. DataMirror’s comprehensive family of softwaresolutions helps customers easily and cost-effectively capture, transform, and flow data throughout the enterprise. DataMirror provides the live, secure data access, integration, and protection companies require today across all computers in their business.
Over 1,900 companies have transformed their business models and created competitive advantage with DataMirror software, including Debenhams, FedEx Ground, First American Bank, OshKosh B’Gosh, Priority Health, Tiffany & Co., and Union Pacific Railroad. DataMirror has offices around the globe. For more information, visitwww.datamirror.com.
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