4D Software Tools to Power HP Media Management Software

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 24, 2005 – 4D, Inc., a leading maker of software solutions that simplify the process of developing and deploying database applications, today announced it has signed an agreement to provide HP with software tools to power its product, HP OpenView Storage Data Protector Media Operations 5.5.

"We are excited to be a part of the development of HP's innovative OpenView media management product," said Brendan Coveney, president and CEO of 4D, Inc. "Our partnership with HP establishes a powerful force in media management technology."

HP OpenView Storage Data Protector Media Operations 5.5 extends backup applications as Data Protector with tracking and management of thousands of offline storage media, such as magnetic tapes. Media Operations enables the user to define data retention and recycling policies to enable audit policies to be met and secure media. Media Operations with its patented technology provides that sufficient amount of empty media is loaded before backups start.

“4D, Inc. gave us the perfect software tools to implement a client-server application with underlying database and web-interface,” said Oliver Breyel, R&D Project Manager Media Operations of Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. “This enabled the Media Operations team to work more efficiently in developing and delivering this milestone media management product.”

HP Media Operations extends HP OpenView Storage Data Protector <http://www.hp.com/go/dataprotector>, industry-leading software that manages backup and recovery to and from disks and tapes, delivering maximum data protection while providing around the clock continuous business operations.

About 4D, Inc.

4D, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, Calif., is a leading maker of software solutions that simplify the process of creating, managing and distributing business data. 4D, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of 4D, SA, which has distribution channels in more than 30countries. For more information, 4D, Inc., can be reached at (408) 557-4600, or on theInternet at <http://www.4D.com>. For press inquiries, contact Kevin Ferguson, 4D, Inc., Marketing Specialist, at (408) 557-4674, or via email at kferguson@4d.com.