NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Paragon Software Group Bob Menzies Lages & Associates, Inc. 949/453-8080 bob@lages.com Snap-on Diagnostics Lynn Konsbruck Maximum Marketing Services 312/768-7362 lkonsbruck@maxmarketing.com SNAP-ON DIAGNOSTICS SELECTS PARAGON SOFTWARE FOR DISASTER RECOVERY SOLUTION Paragon’s System Recovery Provides Snap-on Diagnostic Solutions Instant ‘Return to Factory Settings’ in Event of Hard Drive Failure IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2009 – Paragon Software Group, the technology leader in innovative data security and data management solutions, has been selected by Snap-on Diagnostics to provide disaster recovery software to protect the company’s newest handheld diagnostic tool, VERUS™. Snap-on is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tool, diagnostic and equipment solutions for professional tool users. VERUS is Snap-on’s powerful, fully integrated handheld diagnostic tool used by professional service technicians to manage the vehicle, the diagnosis and the repair – all in one unit. It provides the answers that technicians need to do the repair right, the first time. When looking for a software partner that would give professional technicians the ability to perform a full factory restore, key among Snap-on’s requirements were functionality and time to market. According to Snap-on Diagnostics’ Director of Marketing, Mark Schaefer, “Having a recovery solution immediately available in the field was one of our most critical selection criteria in this process, and we did not have any time to waste. Paragon quickly distanced themselves from the competition by delivering development services that were customized to our specifications in record time – all while providing exceptional responsiveness through their tech support team.” -more- SNAP-ON SELECTS PARAGON SOFTWARE FOR DISASTER RECOVERY SOLUTION... Page 2 Paragon’s System Recovery 7.0 provides an efficient way to quickly recover the operating system and settings, along with all system and data files. In the event of a system crash or hard drive failure, Paragon System Recovery CD/DVD will boot from a single key stroke of the "Restore" button, restoring the operating system to its original state and eliminating time consuming re-installations, software configurations and system downtime. “Unplanned system downtime can be traumatic and often catastrophic for small and medium sized businesses, as it can lead to revenue loss and other significant business interruptions,” noted Tom Fedro, president of Paragon Software Group, Americas. “Paragon’s System Recovery was designed with custom projects in mind and can be easily made to fit exacting specifications, giving customers the peace of mind and confidence that comes with knowing that their data is protected.” For more information on Paragon’s products, please visit http://www.paragonsoftware.com/. For more information on Snap-on Diagnostics, please visit http://diagnostics.snapon.com. About Snap-on Diagnostics Snap-on Diagnostics is a part of Snap-on Incorporated, leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tool, diagnostic and equipment solutions for professional tool users. Products are sold through its franchised dealer van, company-direct sales and distributor channels, as well as over the Internet. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin. About Paragon Software Group Paragon Software Group is an innovative software developer focused on two dynamic growth markets. 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. - more - SNAP-ON SELECTS PARAGON SOFTWARE FOR DISASTER RECOVERY SOLUTION... 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, 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, Toshiba, NEC, Siemens, 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. Page 3