BakBone Named Rising Star in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 Program for San Diego SAN DIEGO, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BakBone Software (OTC Bulletin Board: BKBOF; TSX: BKB), a global provider of data protection software, has been named a Rising Star by the San Diego Technology Fast 50 Program hosted by Deloitte and Touche LLP, one of the nation's leading professional services firms. The Rising Star award is a special designation for fast-growth technology companies that have been in business just three or four years and is part of the San Diego Technology Fast 50 program, which ranks the 50 fastest growing technology companies headquartered in San Diego. Rankings are based on the percentage of growth in fiscal year revenues over three years (2001 to 2003). The rankings are scheduled to be announced on September 28, 2004. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031120/SDBAKLOGO) BakBone's president and CEO, Keith Rickard credits the Company's competitive superiority in areas such as Linux, Network Attached Storage and Disk-to-Disk backup for BakBone's rapid growth over the last four years. "We are proud to receive this recognition from Deloitte and equally proud of the employees who have helped us grow our revenues from $3.2 million to $27 million in the last four years," said Rickard. "BakBone's phenomenal success is being driven by customers who are eager for innovative data protection solutions that can be easily deployed to streamline backup and recovery, improve IT staff efficiencies and reduce costs. BakBone's solutions are enabling enterprises to do just that, which is why we have been able to attract more than 9,000 customers worldwide and a network of nearly 250 certified resellers and integration partners." "The Deloitte San Diego Technology Fast 50 Rising Star companies have shown the strength, vision and temerity to succeed despite a very challenging technology environment," said Helen Adams, partner, Deloitte's Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice, San Diego. "We applaud the successes of BakBone Software and acknowledge their place as one of the few to accomplish such a fast growth rate over the past three years." To qualify for the Technology Fast 50 Rising Star program, companies must have had operating revenues of at least $50,000 in 2001 and $1,000,000 in 2003, must be public or private companies headquartered in North America, and be a "technology company" defined as owning proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues (using other companies' technology in a unique way does not qualify); and/or devoting a significant portion of revenues to research and development of technology. Rising Star winners are automatically entered in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 program's Rising Star category. The Deloitte Technology Fast 500 program ranks North America's top 500 fastest growing technology companies based on revenue growth over five years (1999-2003). Its Rising Star ranking is based on revenue growth over three years (2001-2003). For more information on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 or Fast 500 programs, visit http://www.fast500.com/. About Deloitte Deloitte, one of the nation's leading professional services firms, provides audit, tax, financial advisory services and consulting through nearly 30,000 people in more than 80 U.S. cities. Known as an employer of choice for innovative human resources programs, the firm is dedicated to helping its clients and its people excel. "Deloitte" refers to the associated partnerships of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (Deloitte & Touche LLP and Deloitte Consulting LLP) and subsidiaries. Deloitte is the U.S. member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. For more information, please visit Deloitte's web site at http://www.deloitte.com/us. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is an organization of member firms devoted to excellence in providing professional services and advice. We are focused on client service through a global strategy executed locally in nearly 150 countries. With access to the deep intellectual capital of 120,000 people worldwide, our member firms, including their affiliates, deliver services in four professional areas: audit, tax, financial advisory services and consulting. Our member firms serve more than one-half of the world's largest companies, as well as large national enterprises, public institutions, locally important clients, and successful, fast-growing global growth companies. Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu is a Swiss Verein (association), and, as such, neither Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu nor any of its member firms has any liability for each other's acts or omissions. Each of the member firms is a separate and independent legal entity operating under the names "Deloitte," "Deloitte & Touche," "Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu" or other related names. The services described herein are provided by the member firms and not by the Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Verein. For regulatory and other reasons certain member firms do not provide services in all four professional areas listed above. About BakBone Software, Inc. BakBone Software is a leading international data protection solution provider that develops and distributes data backup, restore, and disaster recovery software for network storage and open-systems environments. BakBone delivers scalable solutions that address the complex demands of large enterprise environments, as well as small to medium sized businesses. Founded in 2000, BakBone products are used by Fortune 1000 corporations and domestic and international government entities. Distributed through a select global network of OEM partners, resellers and solution providers, interested companies can learn more information about BakBone's products and services at http://www.bakbone.com/ or email . BakBone, BakBone Software, NetVault, Application Plugin Module, APM and the BakBone logo are all trademarks or registered trademarks of BakBone Software, Inc., in the United States and/or in other countries. All other brands, products or service names are or may be trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of, and used to identify, products or services of their respective owners. For more information, please contact: Dani Kenison, Manager, Public Relations of BakBone Software, Inc., +1-858-795-7584, . http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031120/SDBAKLOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: BakBone Software, Inc. 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