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Iron Mountain Digital appoints dedicated channel manager
~ senior storage expert to drive recently launched partner programme in UK ~

February 18, 2008 – Iron Mountain Digital, the technology arm of Iron Mountain, has appointed Alexis Phippen as channel manager for the UK.

In the newly created role, Phippen will be wholly responsible for channel development and the ongoing management of Iron Mountain Digital's recently announced global partner programme in the United Kingdom. She brings to the role over ten years' experience in the storage sector having held a number of senior channel sales and marketing positions.

Before joining Iron Mountain, Phippen was UK channel manager at eVault where she was responsible for executing the overall UK partner plan. Prior to this Phippen held senior posts with Computer Associates, including reseller account director, distribution account manager and channel marketing manager.

Iron Mountain Digital's structured partner programme enables partners serving the SMB and enterprise markets to offer market leading technology and service solutions to its customer base in a way that fits their business model. The programme will provide dedicated channel management, and a range of resources including market development, technical training and professional services to ensure partners build profitable business.

“Alexis' experience and skill set will be invaluable in this new role, and help to strengthen our position within the marketplace,” said Nick Cater, head of Northern Europe at Iron Mountain Digital. “The appointment of a dedicated channel manager demonstrates our continued commitment to the data protection channel and the value that it adds to our business.”

“It is an exciting time to be joining the Iron Mountain Digital team as it continues to expand its channel presence,” said Alexis Phippen, channel manager, Iron Mountain Digital. “I am looking forward to working with existing partners and new on the market leading, Connected® Backup for PC and LiveVault® server backup solutions.“

About Iron Mountain Digital
Iron Mountain Digital is the world's leading provider of software- and storage-as-a service solutions for backup and archiving. The technology arm of Iron Mountain Incorporated offers a comprehensive suite of data protection, archiving and intellectual property management solutions to thousands of companies around the world, directly and through a worldwide network of channel partners. Iron Mountain Digital is based in Southborough, Mass. with European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany.
www.ironmountaindigital.co.uk

About Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE:IRM) helps organisations around the world reduce the costs and risks associated with information protection and storage. The company offers comprehensive records management and data protection solutions, along with the expertise and experience to address complex information challenges such as rising storage costs, litigation, regulatory compliance and disaster recovery. Founded in 1951, Iron Mountain is a trusted partner to more than 100,000 corporate clients throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and the Pacific Rim. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.ironmountain.com.