Ideal High-Capacity Storage Solution for Small and Medium Businesses, Providing Unmatched Combination of Reliability, Performance, Speed and Capacity

OAKDALE, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Imation Corp. (NYSE:IMN), a global leader in removable data storage, today announced the introduction of a 1-terabyte (TB) native capacity cartridge to its line of Imation RDX® removable disk cartridges. The RDX system is designed to provide small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with easy and reliable backup, data security and expandable storage.

“The Imation RDX solution addresses the need for cost-effective, scalable storage for small and medium businesses,” said Subodh Kulkarni, chief technology officer and senior vice president, Imation. “With RDX, users leverage the benefits of speed, instant access, and reliability of disk combined with the ruggedness, removability, and offsite storage capabilities of tape. Now, with a full terabyte of capacity and complete forward and backward compatibility between cartridges and docking station, RDX is ideal for SMBs that must keep up with ever-increasing data storage requirements.”

The introduction follows Imation’s March announcement that the company has extended its license agreement with ProStor Systems to manufacture, market and sell RDX removable hard disk systems through 2020. Imation, a founding member of the RDX Storage Alliance, has also made a $5 million investment in ProStor Systems, which provides industry-leading solutions for the cost-effective, long-term storage of digital information and is the inventor and licensor of RDX technology.

Imation’s RDX solution includes a high-capacity, rugged and removable 2.5-inch hard disk drive cartridge and a docking station with USB and SATA connections. Offering complete data protection with easy and reliable backup, data security and expandable storage, RDX removable hard disk drive cartridges are available in 160GB, 320GB, 500GB, 640GB, 750GB and 1TB capacities. The docking station and cartridges are fully forward and backward compatible.

Imation’s RDX system combines robust RDX technology with award-winning Retrospect® software to make protecting data even easier. The software installs in minutes and delivers fast backups, accurate restores and file disaster recovery with minimal manual effort or expertise. Retrospect features government certified 256-bit AES encryption ensuring that sensitive data remains secure.

Pricing and Availability

Imation RDX cartridges are available through authorized distributors at a suggested retail price ranging from $149.99 to $599.99, depending on cartridge capacity.

About Imation Corp.

Imation Corp. (NYSE: IMN) is a leading global technology company dedicated to helping people and organizations store, protect, and connect their digital world. Our portfolio of data storage and security products, electronics and accessories reaches customers in more than 100 countries through a powerful global distribution network. Imation Corp.'s global brand portfolio includes Imation, Memorex, XtremeMac, and TDK Life on Record brands. Additional information about Imation is available at http://www.imation.com.

Imation, the Imation logo, Memorex, the Memorex logo, and XtremeMac are trademarks of Imation Corp. and its subsidiaries. The TDK Life on Record logo is a trademark of TDK Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

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Imation Corp
Mary Rawlings-Taylor, 651-704-6796
mjrawlings-taylor@imation.com
or
Padilla Speer Beardsley
Andrea Hazard, 612-455-1733
ahazard@psbpr.com

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