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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- Legato Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:LGTO), a worldwide leader in enterprise storage management software, announced today that Compaq Global Services will team with Legato in implementing complete backup solutions for storage customers using Legato NetWorker(R). Legato is the first data protection solution provider chosen by Compaq to aid in the implementation of this service. With the new Compaq/Legato SAN Backup Implementation CarePaq Services, companies no longer need in-house expertise to configure, install and test the Legato NetWorker product. Compaq, with support from Legato, will provide complete implementation services. "It is critical that customers include the right level of services in deploying and maintaining their enterprise storage environments," said Debbie Dunnam, vice president and managing principal, Sales & Marketing, Compaq Global Services. "This expert installation and implementation service will ensure that the industry-leading hardware and software from Compaq and Legato will work seamlessly together to protect our customers' business-critical information." "Many of our current customers have chosen Legato as their data protection/high availability solution, especially since Legato products are tested and certified as part of Compaq's Enterprise Backup Solution. Now Compaq and Legato customers can be confident that the data storage technology they're investing in will be installed correctly to ensure that they maximize and protect their investment," said Mark Gonzalez, vice president, North America Compaq Enterprise Storage. "The Compaq/Legato SAN Backup Implementation CarePaq Services are a logical solution for any company utilizing Compaq for their storage needs. With this solution, the customer knows that the Legato software that they have purchased will be deployed to work within their environment," said Greg Clock, vice president, Consulting Services, Legato Systems, Inc. For further information visit www.legato.com or www.compaq.com