DALLAS TX - 2005 PASS Community Summit: Microsoft SQL Server Users Conference and Expo September 28, 2005 -- Idera, a leading provider of management and administration solutions for the Microsoft SQL Server and NEC Solutions (America), Inc., a premier provider of integrated solutions for the Connected Enterprise in North America announced today, a technology partnership that will deliver a high performance managed SQL Server database operations environment. Through this relationship, NEC and Idera will collaborate using NEC's 64-bit Itanium^® 2-based Express5800/1000 series server and Idera's industry leading solutions for SQL Server performance monitoring and diagnostics, backup and recovery, and auditing and compliance.

NEC's Express5800/1000 series includes servers that can be configured with up to 32 of Intel's 64-bit Itanium 2 Processors, and can access up to 512 gigabytes of shared main memory. While delivering the promise of high availability, reliability and affordability, the Express5800/1000 series is designed to incorporate future Itanium 2 processor families to sustain technology advancements.

"We are impressed with the technology that Idera has developed to offer a valuable solution to assist SQL Server DBAs in solving complex management issues," said Larry Sheffield, executive vice president, Solutions Platform Group, NEC Solutions America. "By working with Idera we believe we will have a competitive edge in the world of high-performance SQL Server database operations."

Idera offers a broad array of industry-leading tools that simplify and streamline SQL Server management including auditing and continuous compliance, real-time performance monitoring and diagnostics, enterprise-scale backup and recovery, web-based administration, enterprise-class job management, change and configuration management, and automated data migration.

"We are really excited about the technology possibilities that can be developed through our collaboration with NEC Solutions America," said Rick Pleczko, president and CEO, Idera. "The combination of NEC's 64-bit platform and Idera's management solutions will provide an unparalleled solution for the next generation of SQL Server computing."

About NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
NEC Solutions (America), Inc. is a premier provider of integrated solutions for the Connected Enterprise in North America. As an affiliate of NEC Corporation (NASDAQ: NIPNY) (FTSE: 6701q.1), NEC Solutions America taps into a global resource network to help clients leverage technology to achieve a competitive edge. From corporate performance management and biometric security solutions to digital cinema and in-theatre advertising systems, visual displays and server solutions, the expertise is delivered with the personal attention needed to address individual situations. With headquarters in Rancho Cordova, California, NEC Solutions America serves a wide range of markets, including the healthcare and public safety, financial services, cinema, retail and manufacturing markets. Information regarding NEC Solutions America can be found at www.necsam.com.

About Idera
Idera delivers a new generation of tools for managing and administering the world's fastest growing database management system - Microsoft SQL Server. Battle-proven and engineered for the enterprise, Idera's solutions include: Backup and Recovery, Web-based Administration, Job Management, Performance Monitoring and Diagnostics, Configuration Management, and Data Migration and Transformation. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Idera's products are sold and supported directly and via authorized resellers and distributors around the globe. For more information, please visit www.idera.com.

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