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RenewData® Augments Board of Directors with Appointment of New Members

Accomplished Business Professionals Bring Extensive Operational and Consulting Services Expertise to RenewData's Board

AUSTIN, TX - January 8, 2008 - RenewData, the leading provider of e-discovery, electronically stored information risk management (ESIRMT), and evidence storage services, today announced the appointment of James Blayney and Michael Clurman to its Board of Directors. Mr. Blayney's diverse consulting and strategic development experience and Mr. Clurman's extensive operations, production, and business planning experience further broadens the board's areas of expertise and leadership.

Mr. Blayney brings years of diverse general management experience to RenewData, including traditional services and start-up ventures, with a notable achievement record in areas of strategic planning and implementation, as well as financial, analytical, and information management. He is currently the president of Rust Consulting, Inc., a consulting and claims administrator for legal professionals, where he is responsible for strategy development and execution. Prior to joining Rust Consulting, Mr. Blayney held key executive positions at the notable CPA and business services firm RSM McGladrey, Inc and McGladrey & Pullen, LLP. He is also an active member of the advisory board of The Marthens Company, providing his expertise on business strategy and finance matters. Mr. Blayney holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Central College, a Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

"As a recognized leader in the e-discovery market, RenewData has a considerable opportunity to grow their core strengths and dominate this market," said James Blayney. "I am looking forward to working with such a successful and focused team and to offering guidance in further establishing RenewData in the e-discovery market, as well as offering strategic direction as they embark on new endeavors."

Mr. Clurman is a long-established operations, production and business planning executive at The Washington Post, where he is currently Vice President of Operations with responsibility for production operations, engineering, information technology, and large capital projects. In this position, he has directed the transformation of the technology structure, including the design and implementation of an enterprise system, execution of a structured governance process, standardization of technology platforms, and implementation of a service-oriented architecture. Mr. Clurman joined The Washington Post in 1971 and has held multiple executive operations and planning positions throughout his tenure, including Assistant to the Vice President of Operations, Plant Manager at The Post's Springfield Plant, and Vice President of Production. Mr. Clurman graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Business Administration, serves on the Technology Advisory Board of the Newspaper Association of America, and has served on the Industry Advisory Board of the Rochester Institute of Technology.

"As a business executive responsible for information technology at a large corporation, I'm familiar with the multitude of challenges constantly facing corporate IT departments," said Michael Clurman. "RenewData's ESIRM solution offers the possibility of being able to proactively plan for the inevitable. This is a very beneficial service for these corporations. I'm excited to have the opportunity to advise the RenewData team as they continue to grow and market this new and valuable offering."

Mr. Blayney and Mr. Clurman are highly accomplished executives, bringing extensive operational and strategic experience and skill to the RenewData board. "We are very pleased Jim and Mike are joining the RenewData team, and we look forward to their contributions," said Ellery Buchanan, CEO of RenewData. "Their insights and experience will be invaluable in helping guide RenewData in the years ahead and will help broaden the areas of expertise and scope of our board."




About RenewData

RenewData is a leading provider of e-discovery and ESI (electronically stored information) risk management services to assist corporations and law firms responding to lawsuits, investigations, and audits. Superior legal expertise, scalable technology, and a state-of-the-art facility featuring government level physical security enable RenewData to provide clients with secure, accessible, and manageable data in a cost effective and timely manner. RenewData's e-discovery services cover the five critical steps of the e-discovery process, including planning, preservation and collection, processing, review, and production. RenewData's ESI risk management services, which include backup tape liability management, data migration, and evidence storage, provide corporations with a proactive means of managing the risks associated with ESI. RenewData has been ranked a "top provider" in the Socha-Gelbmann Electronic Discovery Survey Report for four consecutive years and was ranked in the 2006 and 2007 Inc. 500 lists of fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S. For more information, visit www.renewdata.com or call 888.811.3789.

Copyright © 2008 Renew Data Corp. All rights reserved. RenewData, the sphere logo, ActiveVault, and "Evidence. Not Data." are registered trademarks. ESIRM, BTLM, and single-pass processing are trademarks of Renew Data Corp. RenewData disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

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RenewData: Diane Block | Sr. Director, Corporate Marketing | 512.276.5500 | dblock@renewdata.com

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