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MPC Servers and Storage, Including LeftHand SAN/iQ Software, Exhibited in Microsoft Exchange Server and SQL Server Environments NAMPA, Idaho, May 3 /PRNewswire/ -- MPC Computers, a wholly owned subsidiary of HyperSpace Communications, Inc. (AMEX:HCO), today announced that its DataFRAME(TM) storage system will be featured at the Microsoft Technology Center (MTC) located in Mountain View, CA. This solution, consisting of a NetFRAME(R) 1720 server, two DataFRAME 140 storage modules, and LeftHand Networks' SAN/iQ(R) storage management software, will be demonstrated as a comprehensive storage system for Microsoft Exchange Server and SQL Server environments. It features iSCSI SAN technology, which combines the performance, flexibility and scalability of a SAN with the low cost and ease-of-use of Ethernet. "We are extremely pleased to install our storage solution in the Microsoft Technology Center," said Ross Ely, Vice President of Corporate Marketing for MPC Computers. "The MTC is a great resource for customers to learn about real-life solutions, and this system provides a compelling example of interoperable technology from MPC, LeftHand Networks and Microsoft." "MPC's DataFRAME storage system will be a strong addition to the solutions featured at the Microsoft Technology Center," said Ashu Goel, Director of the Microsoft Technology Center at Microsoft Corp. "The MTC is designed to showcase solutions for customers using Microsoft technology, and this system is a great fit with our focus." "LeftHand is pleased to have our SAN/iQ software powering the DataFRAME solution in the Microsoft MTC in Mountain View," said Karl Chen, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at LeftHand Networks. "As partners with both MPC and Microsoft, we're committed to furthering our integration with both the DataFRAME product line and Microsoft storage technologies as part of the Simple SAN program." About MPC Computers: MPC Computers provides enterprise IT hardware solutions to its target markets of mid-sized businesses, government agencies and education organizations. MPC offers standards-based server and storage products, along with PC products and computer peripherals, all of which are backed by an industry-leading level of service and support. Additionally, the company provides contract manufacturing and distribution services to partners in the PC industry. MPC, headquartered in Nampa, Idaho, is a wholly owned subsidiary of HyperSpace Communications, Inc. (AMEX:HCO). More information about the company can be found at http://www.mpccorp.com/. About LeftHand Networks LeftHand Networks pioneered IP-based storage area networks (SAN) in 2001. SANs built using LeftHand's SAN/iQ(R) software are uniquely able to distribute and protect data across a cluster of industry-standard storage servers. The company's patented architecture increases data availability, allows users to start small and grow the SAN seamlessly, and simplifies management. The LeftHand SAN is ideal for primary storage and server consolidation, centralized backup, and disaster recovery. For more information, contact LeftHand at . The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. DATASOURCE: MPC Computers CONTACT: Elissa Reid of MPC Computers, +1-208-893-3286, Web site: http://www.mpccorp.com/

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