Receives InfoWorld 100 Award

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Neverfail, a leading global software company specializing in affordable continuous availability and disaster recovery solutions, today announced that Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles has been recognized with InfoWorld 100 award for its infrastructure overhaul and disaster recovery project. Powered by Neverfail, Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles provides continuous availability to email and critical files for the law firm's 140 employees.

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"This year's recipients of InfoWorld's highest honor are shining examples of IT projects undertaken by tech leaders committed to pushing their organizations forward," said Jason Snyder, features editor, IDG's InfoWorld.

Headquartered in New Orleans, with offices in Monroe, La. and Gulfport, Miss., Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles is a premier regional law firm concentrating on legal counseling and complex, high-stakes litigation. After Katrina made landfall in 2005, access to New Orleans was closed for about a month, forcing Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles to temporarily operate from other cities. Additionally, the firm's Gulfport office was severely damaged and unusable for approximately two years. The firm immediately began looking for a continuous availability solution and went through a few options before selecting Neverfail.

In 2008, the first true test of Neverfail came during Hurricane Gustav when in the midst of a mandatory evacuation, Deutsch, Kerrigan & Stiles simply used Neverfail to switch over to its disaster sites and the firm's employees continued to work with complete access to their files and email. A week later when they returned to New Orleans, they switched the servers back. An internal survey conducted regarding the evacuation process, including IT's performance, did not generate a single negative comment.

"Like a fire drill, every year we test our entire IT infrastructure, which includes approximately 10 servers, to check that everything is connected and to remind of us of the process. Iyou try to make decisions on the fly you will be in trouble," said Don Champagne, director of administratt is important to go through the planning process before a disaster strikes, because if ion for Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles. "Hurricanes along the Gulf Coast and eastern seaboard are a fact of life and need to be taken seriously. We strongly encourage all companies in these regions to be ready because hurricanes will force you and your staff out on a moment's notice."

"We offer Deutsch Kerrigan & Stiles our heartfelt congratulations for this important award. We believe in the power of Neverfail for true disaster situations, but real-world examples like DK&S' are important reminders to us about why we do this kind of work," said Andrew Barnes, senior vice president of corporate development for Neverfail. "We are proud to be associated with this innovative IT project."

About the Awards

Companies around the world rely on technology to enable and enhance their business operations and deliver on their business strategies. The InfoWorld 100 Awards recognize each year the 100 most innovative use of IT initiatives to further business goals. Inclusion in the InfoWorld 100 rankings does not imply endorsement of an organization's products or services.

About InfoWorld Media Group

InfoWorld Media Group helps IT Decision Makers choose the right technology, within the context of a cohesive strategy for business impact at their organizations. InfoWorld identifies and promotes emerging technology segments that add unique value for the organizations that implement them, as well as the vendors that provide those solutions. Using an integrated communications approach including online, events, research, and a continued investment in an independent Test Center, InfoWorld analysts and editors provide hands-on analysis and evaluation, as well as expert commentary on issues surrounding emerging technologies and products. Visit InfoWorld at http://www.infoworld.com.

About International Data Group

International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG's online network includes more than 450 web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment and video games worldwide. IDG also publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries. IDG's media brands include CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. IDG's lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals, influencers, and decision makers. IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related events including Macworld Conference & Expo, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), DEMO, Storage Networking World, and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events. Over 900 IDC analysts in more than 90 countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends.

Additional information about IDG, a privately held company, is available at http://www.idg.com.

About Neverfail

Neverfail is a leading global software company providing affordable data protection, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions focused on keeping users productive. Neverfail's software solutions enable users to remain continuously connected to the live software application irrespective of hardware, software, operating system, or network failures. Neverfail's mission of eliminating application downtime for the end user delivers the assurance of business continuity, removes the commercial and IT management costs associated with system downtime and enables the more productive use of IT resources. Neverfail is a member of the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program, the Microsoft US Managed ISV Alliance Partner Program and is a member of the Microsoft SQL Server Always On Alliance. More information can be found at www.neverfailgroup.com.

For more information, please contact:
Neverfail
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North America
Beth Monaghan
InkHouse
Tel: (781) 916-9090 ext. 801
Email: neverfail@inkhouse.net

UK
Sarah Hoyle                            Lauren Drapala
Neverfail                              AxiCom
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Email:  shoyle@neverfailgroup.com      Email: lauren.drapala@axicom.com

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