SAN JOSE, Calif. and SANTA ANA, Calif., May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bell Microproducts Inc. , one of the world's largest value-added distributors of storage and computing technology, has signed a distribution deal with Fabrik, Inc. (http://www.myfabrik.com/), the provider of innovative storage, memory and content management services. Under the terms of the agreement, Bell Microproducts will distribute the full line of Fabrik's SimpleTech- branded external and portable backup and storage solutions, network attached storage devices, memory, compact flash and flash drives throughout North America.

Fabrik's new partnership with Bell Microproducts is designed to increase awareness and visibility of the company's full line of storage and memory products. The relationship is in line with Fabrik's strategy to offer easy access to the best products in the market for small business users, creative professionals and consumers. As the premier destination for all storage needs, Bell Microproducts is a natural fit for the line of SimpleTech-branded solutions.

"We are excited about this relationship, as it will give the channel more value-added choices," said John Vossoughi, senior vice president, North American computer products marketing for Bell Microproducts. "Not only does our new partnership expand our portfolio of value-added offerings, it serves as a great foundation for future collaboration and distribution of innovative solutions from Fabrik."

Fabrik is a global provider of external, portable and network storage solutions for consumers and small business users. It also provides flash memory cards, USB flash drives and memory upgrades for a wide range of industrial and consumer applications, including IP networking, servers, consumer electronics, and personal computing. Earlier this year SimpleTech's consumer business unit was acquired by Fabrik, a privately owned company based in San Mateo, California. Fabrik's vision is to develop new product categories that transform the way people store, manage, access, find and share their personal and professional content.

Leveraging the success of its Pininfarina-designed portable SimpleDrive storage solution, which became the number two brand in its first three months on the market, Fabrik just announced their new desktop SimpleDrive storage and backup solution, designed to make managing and protecting personal or professional content virtually painless. Every SimpleDrive desktop purchase comes bundled with myfabrik (http://www.myfabrik.com/), a leading online service that helps people remotely store, organize, manage and share their content with anyone, anytime.

"The expansion of the SimpleDrive family is the first of many steps we are taking to drive the transformation of the external storage market," added Fabrik's CEO, Mike Cordano. "We look forward to a long relationship with Bell Microproducts that will provide compelling opportunities now and in the future as we continue to grow our product line to offer more unique and differentiated solutions to the market."

Fabrik's SimpleTech-branded products are in stock and available now through Bell Microproducts' distribution network. Please call 1-800-800-1513 for more information.

About Fabrik, Inc.

Fabrik's mission is to simplify a user's digital experience whether at home, on the Web or on the road by delivering a blend of online services, software and devices that help consumers store, access, manage, protect and share their growing collections of digital content. The company's flagship product is http://www.myfabrik.com/, which is marketed directly to consumers and through partnerships with global market leaders. Fabrik's line of SimpleTech- branded products include external, portable and network storage solutions as well as flash memory cards, USB flash drives and memory upgrades. For more information, please visit http://www.myfabrik.com/ or http://www.simpletech.com/. Fabrik Inc., founded in 2005, is a privately owned company with offices in San Mateo and Santa Ana, California.

About Bell Microproducts Inc.

Bell Microproducts is an international, value-added distributor of a wide range of high-tech products, solutions and services, including storage systems, servers, software, computer components and peripherals, as well as maintenance and professional services. An industry- recognized specialist in storage products, this Fortune 1000 company is one of the world's largest storage-centric value-added distributors. In 2006, the company celebrated the sale of its 50 millionth hard disk drive, setting a significant industry milestone.

Bell Microproducts is uniquely qualified with deep technical and application expertise to service a broad range of information technology needs. From design to deployment, its products are available at any level of integration, from components to subsystem assemblies and fully-integrated, tested and certified system solutions. More information can be found in the company's SEC filings, or by visiting the Bell Microproducts Web site at http://www.bellmicro.com/.

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Fabrik/SimpleTech Media Contact: Erin Hartin Fabrik, Inc. (303) 284-7790 ehartin@fabrikinc.com Bell Microproducts Media Contact: Dena Jacobson Lages & Associates (408) 492-1470 dena@lages.com

CONTACT: Erin Hartin of Fabrik, Inc., +1-303-284-7790,
ehartin@fabrikinc.com; or Dena Jacobson of Lages & Associates,
+1-408-492-1470, dena@lages.com, for Bell Microproducts Inc.

Web site: http://www.bellmicro.com/
http://www.myfabrik.com/
http://www.simpletech.com/