Benchmark Storage Innovations Selects Percept Technology

For immediate release

Rising Tape Industry Leader Draws on Percept's Testing Expertise

BOULDER, Colo. — October 19, 2001 - Percept Technology announced today that it has signed a one-year contract with Benchmark Storage Innovations of Boulder, Colo. During the course of the agreement, Percept will provide Benchmark with Design Verification Testing (DVT) and Worldwide Compliance and Certification for its various DLT tape and library storage products.

"Benchmark's mounting success is evident even during this current economic downturn," said Brian Cleveland, president, Percept Technology. "As Benchmark's innovative product line continues to expand, we are delighted that Percept will continue to provide this essential pre-launch component.

"Percept's intensive testing has met Benchmark's rigorous standards. Utilization of this independent, objective testing has resulted in superior quality throughout our product line and has been well received by Benchmark's customers" commented John Herron, Executive VP, Engineering, Benchmark Storage Innovations

About Percept Technology Labs

A premiere provider of product testing and project management services since 1996, Percept Technology Labs offers complete product testing services for technology firms introducing products into the marketplace. The full spectrum of offerings includes Compliance Certification, Design Verification Testing, Competitive Analysis, Reliability Testing, and ISV Certification. Percept's experts fully test and prove product capabilities and performance in an independent, state-of-the-art lab located in Boulder, Colorado. As an alternative to in-house testing processes, Percept's technical expertise, comprehensive offerings and skillful project management deliver proven, objective results that enable clients to launch products with confidence. To discover more about Percept's ISV Certification and our other product test and compliance expertise, call (303) 444-7480 or visit our Web site at www.percept.com.

About Benchmark

Founded in May 1998, Benchmark Storage Innovations, Inc. is dedicated to developing storage solutions that feature new levels of scalability in industry-standard DLT technology. Enhancing a proven design, Benchmark's products deliver exceptional reliability and winning price/performance. Benchmark offers innovative products and services by delivering proven storage management solutions in the e-business marketplace. For more information, contact the company at (720) 406-5111 or access Benchmark's web site at www.4Benchmark.com.

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