Maynard, Mass., August 2, 2006 – Stratus Technologies, Inc. announced today that Stratus’ continuously available ftServer^® systems are now included in the Rockwell Automation Encompass product reference program. Using industry-standard technology and operating systems (Window and Linux), the ftServer platform provides field-proven uptime availability greater than 99.999 percent for critical manufacturing applications such as those offered by Rockwell Automation.

“Partnering with Rockwell Automation was a natural choice since we share many common customers already,” said Frank Hill, Stratus director of worldwide manufacturing business development. “Encompass membership has led to deeper collaboration and increased value to our joint customers. Simplifying the job of manufacturing IT, reducing project risk, and lowering the lifecycle management costs are the targets of this collaboration.”

“Implementing powerful, integrated shop-floor applications increases operations’ dependence on manufacturing IT infrastructure,” said Bob Honor, vice president of life sciences for Rockwell Automation. “Our largest customers have already proven the value of using fault-tolerant Stratus servers to run their critical manufacturing applications. Through our collaboration with Stratus, Rockwell Automation can recommend a simple approach to eliminating downtime and reducing on-going lifecycle management costs.”

The Encompass program is a product-referencing program designed to identify, qualify, and jointly market third-party manufactured products that complement the breadth of world-class products developed by Rockwell Automation. Information on the Encompass program is available on the Web at www.rockwellautomation.com/encompass.

About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions that help customers meet their manufacturing productivity objectives. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisc., the company employs about 21,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.

About Stratus Technologies
Stratus Technologies is a global solutions provider focused exclusively on helping its customers achieve and sustain the availability of information systems that support their critical business processes. Based upon its 25 years of expertise in server and services technology for continuous availability, Stratus is a trusted solutions provider to customers in manufacturing, life sciences, telecommunications, financial services, public safety, transportation & logistics, and other industries.

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