Providing Capacity, Performance and Cost-effective Media Publication for Medical Imaging

BELMONT, CA – November 22, 2006 – Microtech Systems, a world leading developer of CD/DVD/BD media publication technology, today announced they are demonstrating their new X100 solution with Bell Microproducts subsidiary Rorke Data, at RSNA 2006 in Chicago on November 26th – December 1st.

Available for demonstration in the Rorke Data booth -3965, South Hall, The Microtech X100 is a 100-disc CD/DVD publication solution that enables healthcare customers the freedom to customize the media publication solution to their specific requirements, at the industry’s best price point. Options for indelible, on-demand printing, or silk-screen thermal with the lowest cost printing consumables, the X100 solution is a cost-effective alternative for healthcare facilities needing to cut costs for more affordable healthcare services.

“We are excited to demonstrate the Microtech X100 solution at RSNA this year,” stated Joe Rorke, President of Rorke Data. “Microtech’s strong commitment to cost-effective solutions for the healthcare industry can benefit our customers and the RSNA community.”

“Working with Rorke Data to introduce the X100 solution into the healthcare market is a real advantage for Microtech,” stated Corwin Nichols, Founder and President of Microtech Systems. “Rorke’s solid reputation provides us more visibility at RSNA and a much better opportunity to inform the medical industry about cost-effective alternatives now available to them.”

Microtech’s X100 solution will be announced and available for demonstration in the Rorke booth -3965, South Hall at RSNA 2006 (Radiological Society of North America) in Chicago from November 26th through December 1st. General availability (GA) is scheduled for first quarter of 2007.

For more information regarding the X100 Media Publication Solution from Microtech, visit www.microtech.com/Products/x100.html

About Rorke Data

Rorke Data is an ISO 9001:2000 certified data storage-centric, end-to-end solutions provider with expertise in primary and tiered storage architecture, integrating RAID, NAS, SAN, DVD, tape and optical libraries. Rorke leverages certified expertise in Linux, Win and Mac platforms delivering high bandwidth storage and network solutions for fixed and content and rich media application environments. We back our products with comprehensive, global professional services. Founded in 1985, Rorke Data, is a subsidiary of Bell Microproducts, San Jose, CA, and is composed of four divisions: Healthcare & Diagnostic Imaging, Digital Video & Broadcast, Digital Prepress & Publishing, as well as a Technical & Professional Services division. More information about Rorke Data can be found at www.rorke.com. Rorke Data is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bell Microproducts, Inc. (Nasdaq: BELM).

About Microtech Systems

Microtech is a world leader in robotic CD and DVD disc production systems; driving the growth and sustainability of in-house disc production. Microtech’s automated publishing systems enable companies to produce on-demand CDs and DVDs with customized digital content, saving valuable human resources thus improving a business’ bottom line. Microtech products meet the needs of small and large business around the world. For more information contact:

Microtech Systems Sales & Marketing
800-223-3693
Sales@Microtech.com