Merlin Releases EssentialServer^TM Version 2.2 Software

Burnaby, BC - February 15, 2002 - Merlin Software Technologies International, Inc. (OTCBB: MLSW), a leading developer of network attached storage (NAS) appliances and the Merlin SecurDVR^TM today announced that it has released Version 2.2 of its EssentialServer^TM software. The new features and usability enhancements provide improved scalability, security and data backup protection. It also includes native Apple Macintosh client-side data backup support, which is the first in the NAS industry.

"Version 2.2 enhancements and new features were completely market driven," says Anmar Oueja, Engineering Manager at Merlin. "We listen to our customers and continually work to meet their requirements for increased security, usability and data protection. This release also demonstrates our commitment to the Macintosh community by providing them with the first fully-featured NAS and backup solution. Now all the functionality that we provide Windows users is available to the Macintosh community. This support opens the door to selling the EssentialServer into Macintosh intensive environments such as the graphics, engineering and desktop publishing industries."

The significant new features and enhancements include:

• Support for SCSI RAID 0,1,5 and IDE RAID 0,1,5: This feature provides users with a higher level of data protection and also enables the EssentialServer to substantially increase storage capacities by incorporating more disk drives.
• Windows NT Primary Domain Controller (PDC) integration: Tight integration with the Windows NT PDC improves user access security and simplifies installation as each user on the PDC can be automatically included on the EssentialServer, with their predefined user permissions and quotas.
• Client side support for Apple Macintosh users: This feature is a NAS industry first and allows Macintosh users to run the EssentialServer's PerfectCopyTM client side software on their computer and automatically backup their local files to the EssentialServer. The software can be set to automatically copy any changed file at user configurable intervals and means that Macintosh users never need to worry about losing data in case of a disk failure or by accidentally deleting a file.
• A number of usability enhancements including guest access for global folders, faster rendering of administration tool, and improved reporting features for administrators.

This software upgrade is free of charge to registered EssentialServer users.

About Merlin Software Technologies International, Inc.

Merlin integrates leading-edge technologies into affordable, high-performance data storage/protection and security/loss prevention solutions. Designed to protect critical data, commercial assets and the people who use those assets, Merlin's products utilize state-of-the-art digital storage and backup and are easy to deploy and use.

EssentialServer is the first fully integrated solution that combines storage, backup, mirroring and recovery in one complete package. It is designed specifically for small to medium-sized business, corporate departments and regional offices to ensure that critical data is secure, protected and always available.

Merlin's SecurDVR is a network attached digital video recorder (DVR) designed and implemented specifically as a proactive security and loss prevention solution. Capable of managing up to 16 closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras and a host of alarm mechanisms, the SecurDVR is being deployed throughout Canada in banks, retail chains, shopping centers, manufacturing facilities and commercial/residential buildings.

Merlin has offices in Burnaby, British Columbia, Toronto, Ontario, Calgary, Alberta, Seattle, Washington and Tampa, Florida.

Website: http://www.merlintechnologies.com/

For more information, contact:

Andy Hay Investor Relations Merlin Software Technologies International, Inc. Tel: (604) 320-7227 Toll Free: (877) 988-7227 Email: ir@merlintechnologies.com

Robert Murray Chief Marketing Officer Merlin Software Technologies International, Inc. Tel: (604) 320-7227 Toll Free: (877) 988-7227 Email: sales@merlintechnologies.com

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