Iron Mountain launches Connected Backup/PC 8.0 for automatic data protection and recovery

~ latest version of market leading PC backup tool improves protection for distributed desktop data ~

20th April 2006 – Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE:IRM), the global leader in information protection and storage services, has launched the latest version of Connected® Backup/PC for automatic desktop and laptop data protection, featuring secure and reliable data recovery, and unmatched scalability.

With more than 800 corporate clients and two million PCs protected, Iron Mountain’s Connected Backup/PC solution is the undisputed leader for automatic desktop and laptop data protection and recovery. Connected Backup/PC virtually eliminates the risk of PC data loss by automatically backing up desktop and laptop computers as users go about their normal tasks.

"PC data protection is critical to any comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plan because as PC storage capacity increases and laptops proliferate, more and more critical business information is created and saved locally. Businesses require guaranteed secure PC data protection solution with easy recovery and no disruption or down time," said Nick Cater, general manager for Northern Europe at Iron Mountain Digital. "What we’ve done in this product version is make the world’s best PC backup solution even better – by making the backup process nearly transparent to the user."

Highlights of the new release include:

Improved usability - Complete rapid and automatic backup of PC/laptop data without disturbing the user from going about regular tasks

Anytime, anywhere data recovery - Users have access to data at anytime from any location through a secure Internet connection with the product’s MyROAM™ feature; in addition, the Connected Backup/PC solution gives IT control of backup and restoration from both inside and beyond company firewalls

Security - Data is encrypted at the desktop, and is kept encrypted both during transmission and in storage. The software also repairs damaged or corrupted applications without needing Help Desk assistance

Unmatched scalability - Protect and restore data from as few as five to hundreds of thousands of PCs, using one centrally managed tool. The product’s AUDIT feature gives Help Desk personnel the power to quickly compare point-in-time changes on PC hardware and software throughout the enterprise

The Connected Backup/PC licensed software is available now and subscription services will roll out by the end of May. For more information please go to www.ironmountaindigital.co.uk