Hannover, 25th July 2005 ++++ Press Release ++++ A successful expansion for SiliconSystems in Europe Summary: SiliconSystems, partner of altec ComputerSysteme GmbH, has strengthened its international presence. In partnership with eight European distribution networks, SiliconSystems’ SiliconDrive products are being offered in Europe and North Africa. Press Release: altec ComputerSysteme GmbH got a top-class partner with strong presence in the international market when it signed a distribution agreement with SiliconSystems. SiliconSystems is the world leader in industrial-grade solid-state storage solutions. Strengthening its European presence is part of the California-based Company’s overall strategic plan to expand its reach worldwide. „Our strategic focus has been to align ourselves with the most successful European distributors because we believe distribution is a key element in expanding our sales channel in Europe,” explains Gary Drossel, director of product marketing at SiliconSystems. Olaf Meier, executive director for altec ComputerSysteme GmbH, is very positive about the partnership with SiliconSystems „The SiliconDrive™ product line convinces with its quality. Therefore we get a lot of positive feedback in the German market. SiliconSystems is the only industrial company to sign a Cross Licence Agreement with SanDisk.” SiliconDrive products are now available in Germany along with the following countries: France, United Kingdom, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, the Nordic countries, Slovakia, Southern Europe and North Africa, Czech-Republic and Hungary. SiliconSystems’ SiliconDrive product line consists of the following form factors: 2.5" FlashDrive (max. 8 GB), PC Card (max. 8 GB), CompactFlash (max. 4 GB) and 40-pin module (max. 2 GB). Single Level Cell (binary) NAND Flash serves as memory. SiliconDrives feature a highly-effective 6-bit ECC error correction algorithm as well as a patent-pending Wear-Leveling system. Moreover, all products feature the patented PowerArmor™ technology and many other options such as fast and secure data erasure, software write protection and passwords for read and write access. SiliconSystems guarantees long product lifecycles and is offering a 5 year warranty on all SiliconDrive products. Come and visit us at IFA 2005 in Berlin! You will find us at booth no. 204a in hall 1.2. We are looking forward to seeing you! ++++ Company Contact ++++ altec ComputerSysteme GmbH Bayernstr. 10 30855 Langenhagen, Germany Phone +49-511-9 83 81-0 Fax +49-511-9 83 81-49 E-Mail: info@altec-cs.com http://www.altec-cs.com ++++ About altec ComputerSysteme ++++ altec ComputerSysteme ltd. designs, manufactures and markets Flash data storage products, Solid-State-Disks and CopyStations for various flash memory card products in the industrial and commercial computer marketplace. altec also designs customer specific applications in hard- and software according to valid industry standards and is active in application engineering and technical support for customers in this environment. The company is one of the leading SanDisk distributors in Europe and exclusive distributor for Industrial Flash products from SiliconSystems in Germany and for Memtech Solid State Drives in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. altec ComputerSysteme has been certified ISO 9001:2000 in December 2004. ++++ About SiliconSystems ++++ SiliconSystems is the world leader in industrial-grade solid-state storage solutions engineered exclusively for the high performance, high reliability, multi-year product lifecycle requirements of the Enterprise System OEM market. The company’s patented and patent-pending SiliconDrive™ technology meets the rigorous demands of applications in the netcom, military, industrial, interactive kiosk and medical markets. SiliconSystems is based in Aliso Viejo, California. For additional company and product information, please visit the company’s website at www.siliconsystems.com. ++++ Media Contact ++++ Ms. Katrin Brussa Public Relations Bayernstr. 10 30855 Langenhagen, Germany Phone +49-511-9 83 81-86 Fax +49-511-9 83 81-49 E-Mail: kbrussa@altec-cs.com http://www.altec-cs.com