NETGEAR Selects Paragon Software's NTFS for Linux for NETGEAR's N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Routers

IRVINE, Calif., April 3, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Storage software developer Paragon Software Group today announced that NETGEAR^®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, selected Paragon's NTFS for Linux technology for embedding into NETGEAR's Linux-based network product lines including their new N900 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router, which feature NETGEAR's ReadySHARE® USB Storage Access for transparent communication with Windows-formatted storage devices.

The NETGEAR N900 router provides up to 900 megabits per second of combined WiFi speed and greater WiFi range for maximum performance with even the most demanding tasks, such as wireless 3D and HD video streaming, multiplayer gaming and backup of large files. Paragon's NTFS for Linux enables high-speed access to Windows (NTFS-formatted) USB hard drives, and delivers the highest read/write performance in the market — which is so critical where multiple users on a network will be accessing files and streaming multimedia content simultaneously. Consumers using the NETGEAR N900 will enjoy high bandwidth storage sharing with worry-free compatibility regardless of operating systems.

Paragon provides high-quality, comprehensive software applications for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance the functionality and compatibility of their products. Tapping into Paragon's core expertise, OEM partners can get to market quickly without the time-consuming task of developing technology outside of their primary business focus. Paragon's OEM Program is designed for partners interested in integrating or bundling Paragon hard-drive and network management applications with their products as a value-added solution.

"With the increasing number of internet enabled devices in the home, it is critical to provide easily accessible central storage. ReadySHARE USB Storage Access provides an excellent way to provide this by converting your local USB Hard drive to a central storage. The Paragon NTFS for Linux software provides the required improvement in performance for accessing this central USB hard drive from any PC in the network," said Sandeep Harpalani, Sr Product Line Manager – Wireless Networking.

"The N900 router is truly state of the art in today's market," said Tom Fedro, president at Paragon Software Group. "We are very excited to have NETGEAR as an OEM partner using our cross-platform Universal File System Driver (USFD) technology to simplify and increase the utility of their router products for their customers."

Benefits of Partnering with Paragon:

• Access to Paragon's comprehensive line of hard drive and network management applications
• Support and application upgrades provided as part of the partnership
• Provides key value-added features and competitive differentiation to a partners' products

Paragon designs and implements completely integrated solutions for its OEM partners worldwide enabling them to compete more effectively in today's marketplace typified by ever tightening product cycle timelines and expanding feature set requirements.

About Paragon Software Group
Paragon Software Group is an innovative software developer focused on two dynamic growth markets—data storage and mobile productivity.  The company's comprehensive product line for the data storage market addresses the needs of data security, storage and management for PCs, servers and networks.  A second portfolio of products focuses on mobile productivity applications for handheld devices.  Founded in 1994, Paragon Software has offices in the USA, Germany, Japan, Poland and Russia delivering its solutions to consumers, small business and enterprise clients worldwide through a network of Value Added Resellers, distributors and OEMs as well as online through the company website.  Paragon Software provides technology to a host of world class companies and partners including Cisco, Dell, HP, WD, ASUS, Seagate, LG, Logitech, Acer, Buffalo, Iomega, Siemens, Lenovo, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, and more.  For more information please visit the company website at www.paragon-software.com.

Paragon Software is a trademark of Paragon Software Group.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 

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