Index Engines Signs MTI Technology to new Channel Partner Program

Enterprise Indexing Appliance for Search, Compliance, ILM and Other Knowledge Intensive Applications Now Available for Channel Partners and Resellers

HOLMDEL, NJ - November 1, 2005 - Index Engines, a provider of information discovery solutions, today launched a North American channel partner program for its Index Engines enterprise search appliance. This program provides incentives and support for solutions providers and VARs seeking to tap the growing mid to large enterprise market’s search and discovery needs in the key areas of compliance, records management, email archiving and ILM. Index Engines also announced that MTI Technology (NASDAQ SCM: MTIC), a leading multi-national provider of professional services and comprehensive data storage solutions for mid to large-size organizations, has signed on to sell and support Index Engines indexing appliance.

Index Engines North American sales channel program is offered to system integrators and value-added resellers (VARs) with proven expertise in deploying storage area networks (SAN) and advanced enterprise solutions for medium size to large global businesses. The program includes product discounts, marketing and technical support, and subsidized demonstration systems.

"Partnering with solution providers will allow us to leverage their knowledge of complex systems and solutions and provide our clients with world class support and service from the trusted organizations such as MTI,” said Tim Williams, Index Engines founder and CEO.

“MTI has a clear and established position of strength in providing storage solutions to mid to large sized firms nationwide, said Lance Broell, Director of Marketing at MTI Technology. “Offering the Index Engines indexing solution will allow us to expand our offerings and help our customers solve critical business challenges such as improved business productivity, compliance and records management.”

About MTI
MTI is a leading multi-national provider of professional services and comprehensive data storage solutions for mid- to large-size organizations. With more than 20 years of expertise as a storage technology innovator, MTI is uniquely qualified to assess, design, implement and support whole office data storage and backup initiatives. As a strategic partner of EMC (NYSE: EMC), MTI offers the best data storage, protection and management solutions available today. By employing a strategic, consultative approach, MTI provides customers with a single point of contact that eliminates complexities while delivering operational efficiencies and competitive advantages. MTI currently serves more than 3,000 customers throughout North America and Europe. Visit www.mti.com for more information.