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SAI announces world's first integrated holographic data recording system for MS Windows and Linux

Kirkland, Washington…11 April 2008…Software Architects, Inc. announced the release of its ArchivistPro ™ Holographic Archival System for MS Windows and Linux. ArchivistPro is the first general purpose integrated holographic recording system for Windows based on the Tapestry ™ 300r Recorder developed by InPhase Technologies. With 300 Gbytes of write once capacity per disc, the ArchivistPro system provides reliable, high capacity storage in a durable 5-1/4� cartridge for easy transport. The ArchivistPro software provides drive letter access reading & writing to the holographic disc, and is compatible with any third party application that supports the standard Microsoft Win-32 API. The software interface integrates into Windows Explorer for easy installation and use.

High Performance High Capacity Optical Recording

With a rated capacity of 300 gbytes per disc, 20-120 Mbytes data transfer rates, and access times in the milliseconds, the Tapestry 300r drive provides faster file access relative to tape. The block addressable media allows the ArchivistPro software to provide "random access" reading & writing to the disc until it is ejected.

Durable, Transportable Media

The ArchivistPro system uses true WORM media with a projected archive life of 50 years. The rugged disc cartridges protect the media when handled or shipped, making it ideal for distributing large amounts of data, such as high definition video.

Easy to set up and run

imply install the ArchivistPro software, reboot, and the holographic drive appears as a drive letter in MS Windows Explorer. Add and delete files just as if you were writing to a hard disk drive. Save directly to disc from an application. There is nothing new to learn.

Files and Discs readable on Windows, Mac and Linux Systems

ArchivistPro software writes to the disk using the UDF (Universal Disk Format). Based on an international standard (ISO 13346) for optical recording, discs formatted in UDF are ideal for distributing and sharing large audio/video files and for long term archive applications. Most major operating systems vendors have adopted UDF as an important format for optical media. In 50 years, any future operating systems will be able to read these archive discs.

System Requirements:

Intel or AMD processor based PC�s.
MS Window Vista; XP Service Pack 2; Windows 2003 server; Longhorn server
512 Mbytes RAM
300 Gbyte capacity Hard Disk Drive.
Industry standard SCSI host adapter

Pricing and Availability:

System price is $19,995.
Windows version available May 2008.
Linux version available June 2008.