California CU Inks EncryptionPact

GLENDALE, Calif. - (05/16/06) – California CU announced Mondayit has signed with NeoScale Systems to implement thecompany’s NeoScale CryptoStor Tape to encrypt backup databefore transporting backup tapes offsite. The $1 billion creditunion said it chose over other options because of its transparentoperation and seamless integration with existing networkinfrastructure. Credit union officials said NeoScale was the onlyvendor that provided connectivity with secure key managementbetween the credit union’s data center and disaster recoverysite, allowing it to implement the appliance between its IntegraSysapplication server and Compaq tape backup system in each location.NeoScale Systems is based in Milpitas, Calif.