NetApp Receives 2009 InfoWorld 100 Award

SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwire - December 3, 2009) - NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) announced today that its enterprise business intelligence project was honored as part of IDG's InfoWorld 100 Awards for 2009, which recognize the 100 most innovative uses of IT initiatives that further business goals.

"NetApp's InfoWorld 100 Award recognizes the success of our enterprise business intelligence (eBI) program and the innovative IT team that made it happen," said Marina Levinson, senior vice president and chief information officer, NetApp. "Our new eBI system has dramatically improved the way we use information to support our company's strategic decision making. And we expect our eBI system to provide tremendous value to NetApp in the years to come."

During the past year, NetApp launched eBI as a major corporate initiative and developed an innovative business intelligence architecture that uses NetApp storage solutions. eBI provides a foundation for business intelligence analytics to help drive consistent enterprise decision making and compelling business insights. Industry leading capabilities include near real-time data updates for visibility into key business indicators, a minimal downtime enterprise data warehouse that uses NetApp® SnapMirror® and FlexClone® storage systems, and functional, role-based analytics consolidated in one intuitive eBI application. eBI moves NetApp closer to a 360-degree view of its customers and partners to drive consistent enterprise decision making.

"This year's recipients of InfoWorld's highest honor are shining examples of IT projects undertaken by tech leaders committed to pushing their organizations forward," said Jason Snyder, features editor, InfoWorld.

For more information about the InfoWorld 100 Awards, visit http://www.infoworld.com/t/it-management/top-100-it-projects-2009-860?page=0,0.

About InfoWorld Media Group
InfoWorld Media Group helps IT Decision Makers choose the right technology, within the context of a cohesive strategy for business impact at their organizations. InfoWorld identifies and promotes emerging technology segments that add unique value for the organizations that implement them, as well as the vendors that provide those solutions. Using an integrated communications approach including online, events, research, and a continued investment in an independent Test Center, InfoWorld analysts and editors provide hands-on analysis and evaluation, as well as expert commentary on issues surrounding emerging technologies and products. Visit InfoWorld at http://www.infoworld.com.

About International Data Group
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, events, and research company. IDG's online network includes more than 450 web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital entertainment and video games worldwide. IDG also publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers in 85 countries. IDG's media brands include CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Macworld, Network World, and PC World. IDG's lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology companies with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals, influencers, and decision makers. IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related events including Macworld Conference & Expo, LinuxWorld Conference & Expo, Entertainment for All Expo (E for All), DEMO, Storage Networking World, and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG, is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events. Over 900 IDC analysts in more than 90 countries provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends.

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About NetApp
NetApp creates innovative storage and data management solutions that accelerate business breakthroughs and deliver outstanding cost efficiency. Discover our passion for helping organizations around the world go further, faster at www.netapp.com.

NetApp, the NetApp logo, Go further, faster, FlexClone, and SnapMirror are trademarks or registered trademarks of NetApp, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other brands or products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and should be treated as such.

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