Paragon Software announces the release of Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X 8.0, which provides full read and write access to NTFS partitions on Macs. It is the fastest NTFS driver on the market, achieving speeds comparable to native Mac file systems. Paragon NTFS for Mac 8.0 fully supports the latest Mac OS X Snow Leopard operating system in 64-bit mode and allows easy transfer of files between Windows and Mac partitions without additional hardware or software.
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1. NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
Katia Shabanova
PR Director
Paragon Software Group
E-mail: kshabanova@paragon-software.com
PARAGON SOFTWARE®
INTRODUCES INDUSTRY’S FASTEST
NTFS FOR MAC®
OS X 8.0
First Cross-Platform Solution to Support the Latest
Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard (64 bit)
IRVINE, Calif., March 10, 2010 - Paragon Software Group (PSG), the technology
leader in innovative data security and data management solutions, today announced the
release of Paragon NTFS for Mac®
OS X 8.0, which is designed to eliminate barriers
between Windows and Mac and provides complete support of the latest Mac OS 10.6 Snow
Leopard in 64 bit mode.
With test results demonstrating around 90 mb/sec during read and write operations,
Paragon NTFS for Mac 8 achieves the speed of native HFS+ drivers and is the industry’s
fastest NTFS driver, offering an efficient solution for those who want to share data between
Mac and Windows. Mac users are provided with full read and write access to Microsoft
NTFS partitions, allowing for the easy modification of existing files back and forth between
Mac and Windows without additional costly hardware or software.
“We are very excited to offer this new software to our fast growing NTFS for Mac OS
X user base,” said Tom Fedro, president, Paragon Software Group. “Paragon NTFS for Mac
8 is the only solution on the market based on file-system drivers, which makes it unique with
regards to stability and performance. Paragon was the first to officially break down the
communication barriers between Mac and Windows, and we remain committed to bringing
users the newest features with NTFS for Mac OS X 8.0.”
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Paragon Software Americas
Headquarters
15615 Alton Parkway
Suite 450
Irvine, CA 92618
E-mail: pr@paragon-software.com
Phone: 888/347-5462
Paragon Software Headquarters
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Str. 5c
79100 Freiburg/Germany
E-mail: technology@paragon-software.com
Phone: + 49 761 59018 202
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Paragon Software was the first software developer to implement a full set of drivers
with complete read/write access to partitions of any file system – including Paragon NTFS
for Linux, HFS+ for Linux, NTFS for Mac, ExtFS for Mac, HFS+ Browser for Windows, and
ExtFS Browser for Windows. Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X 8.0 is based on Paragon’s own
unique Universal File System Driver (UFSD) technology – specifically developed to provide
full access (read/write, format, etc.) to volumes of the most popular file systems (NTFS,
HFS+, FAT, Ext2/2FS, etc.) under various platforms (Mac, Windows, Linux and DOS).
Key Features of Paragon NTFS for Mac OS X 8.0 include:
Full support of the latest Mac OS Snow Leopard in 64 bit kernel mode.
Fast volume transfer speed.
Full read/write access: Modify existing files, delete files and create or copy new
files.
Easy to install: The driver is easily installed through a user-friendly wizard.
Easy to use: Mount any NTFS partition like a native one – no need to perform
special commands to gain access.
Create and repair NTFS partitions under Mac.
Non-Roman characters and languages: File and folder names in national
languages, including Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Russian.
No system degradation during data transfers.
No limitation to maximum file/partition size (must be within Mac OS X and NTFS
specifications).
For those who want to get an early look at the product’s newest features, a release
candidate of NTFS for Mac 8.0 is now available from Paragon. Users will also have the
opportunity to share ideas, impact future product releases and receive a free licensed
version of the product. For more information, visit www.paragon-software.com/home/ntfs-
mac/releasecandidate/rc.html
Paragon’s NTFS for Mac OS X 8.0 technology is also available for licensing to
manufacturers of data storage systems. For more information, please contact us at
technology@paragon-software.com.
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
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market addresses the needs of data security, storage and management for PCs, servers
and networks. 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.
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