MARKDALE, Ontario, Canada - Synectics Business Solutions, Inc. today
released new pricing (www.backjack.com/pricing.html) for BackJack, it's
online backup and recovery service. BackJack is a Macintosh-based online
backup solution which enables users to get their critical Mac files backed
up and offsite - securely, cost effectively and conveniently. Launched in
early 1998, BackJack continues to be the only complete service of its kind
for Mac users. This new pricing confirms the company's commitment to
provide the most advanced online backup technology at the fairest price
possible for a wide range of Macintosh users.

Using the most sophisticated 128-bit CAST encryption technology available,
BackJack securely transfers and stores data via the Internet. Backup
operations are completely automated to execute at the most convenient times
and provide efficient use of computer operations. Archiving and revision
options are available to accommodate the need for historical data. Free
recovery of lost data is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should an
unfortunate disaster occur.

Free Trial Use

Trial users learn the benefits of backing up online by signing up for 15
days of free use (www.backjack.com/trial.html). BackJack's 30-day,
money-back guarantee is available to all users who subscribe to the service.

Further details about this simple, powerful and innovative solution to
backups can be obtained from the BackJack website at (www.backjack.com).

About Synectics Business Solutions, Inc.

Synectics Business Solutions, Inc. is a Macintosh consulting company
established in 1990 and incorporated in 1995. As developers of Macintosh
office productivity solutions, they assist companies with the integration
of meaningful technology solutions into their businesses. As the developer
and provider of the BackJack Online Backup Service, it now offers backup
and recovery services to clients across North America. An international
version is currently in development which will use lower grade encryption
technology.