Hanover, 8th August, 2006
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SiliconSystems solves critical need for robust storage security for embedded system applications 

Short summary:
SiliconSystems, Inc., a world leader in advanced storage technology, announced its SiliconDrive Secure™ family of products which offers an unprecedented level of storage system security. SiliconDrive Secure is a low-power, scalable storage solution which integrates security to guard against critical user data falling into the wrong hands or software IP theft. 
Press Release:
ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 12, 2006 —SiliconSystems, Inc., a world leader in advanced storage technology, announced its SiliconDrive Secure™ family of products which offers an unprecedented level of storage system security. SiliconDrive Secure is a low-power, scalable storage solution which integrates security to guard against critical user data falling into the wrong hands or software IP theft. SiliconDrive Secure enables OEM system manufacturers to create new market and business opportunities while enhancing product differentiation.
SiliconDrive Secure provides the industry's most comprehensive suite of proprietary technologies enabling multiple user-selectable options for assuring data and software IP security. Offering designers easy implementation, SiliconDrive Secure provides advanced security features such as ultra-fast data erasure and sanitization, data zones with independent security parameters and secure areas for OEMs to add unique encryption/decryption keys as a basis for implementing customer-specific security strategies.
Unlike the needs in consumer electronics applications such as USB drives, where security is implemented on the removable device, Enterprise System OEMs benefit from security that is tied directly to the host system, rendering the data unreadable if the storage device is used on another system. Tying security to the host system is especially useful to companies that routinely ship software IP upgrades that could be vulnerable to theft and to prevent security breaches. 
“SiliconDrive Secure was designed to meet the new demands customers now face in assuring storage system security as more and more embedded devices are shared or deployed over networks,” said Michael Hajeck, CEO at SiliconSystems. 
Prevents Application Data and Software IP Theft
To prevent application data and software theft, patent-pending SiKey™ technology ties application data and software IP to a specific SiliconDrive Secure so that a host system can verify the drive and create unique encryption keys to prevent theft.
Security Technology Integrated into SiliconDrive Secure:
SiKey – Ties SiliconDrive Secure to a specific host and/or software IP.
SiZone – Data zones with different security parameters.
SiSweep – Ultra-fast data erasure. 
SiScrub – Ultra-fast data erasure followed by a programmed pattern.
SiPurge – Non-recoverable data erasure.
SiProtect – Software write protection for read-only access.
SiSecure – Password required for read and write access.

++++ 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

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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

Agency Contact:
Annette Keller
Keller Communication
Phone: + 1 949 640-4811
E-Mail: akeller@siliconsystems.com

Company Contact:
Gary Drossel
SiliconSystems, Inc.
Phone: + 1-949 900-9414
E-Mail: gdrossel@siliconsystems.com

++++ About altec ComputerSysteme ++++

altec ComputerSysteme GmbH 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 storage technology 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. Additional company and product information is available on the company’s website at www.siliconsystems.com