IRVINE--- MTI Shares Most Valuable Partner of the Year Award at EMC's Second Annual Software Partner Conference

MTI Technology Corporation (NASDAQ:MTIC) , a multi-national storage solutions and services company, has received the co-Most Valuable Partner of the Year award at EMC Corporation's second annual software channel partner conference, which took place on January 10, 2006. MTI was recognized for its expertise and commitment to selling and supporting EMC solutions.

"In 2005, we were privileged to work with so many worthy candidates for the Most Valuable Partner award. MTI has dedicated its entire go-to-market strategy around EMC solutions and continues to drive top line growth," said Rob Tarkoff, senior vice president, Business Development and Strategic Alliances, EMC Software. "The MTI team spent countless hours developing the skills necessary to accurately position and sell EMC solutions to their end users. We congratulate MTI for sharing the Most Valuable Partner of the Year award."

The Partner of the Year awards recognize valuable partners who have exceeded joint sales and business goals, achieved significant market penetration, and provided superior support throughout the year.

"We are thrilled to have received this prestigious honor from EMC," explained Tom Raimondi, president and chief executive officer for MTI. "MTI has long prided itself on the extensive knowledge and expertise of its professional services consultants, and this award validates our industry leadership. As a company, we remain committed to delivering the very best solutions available and the highest quality service to our customers."

About MTI Technology

MTI is a leading multi-national provider of professional services and comprehensive data storage solutions for mid to large-size organizations. With more than 20 years of expertise as a storage technology innovator, MTI is uniquely qualified to assess, design, implement and support whole-office data storage and backup initiatives. As a strategic partner of EMC (NYSE:EMC) , MTI offers the best data storage, protection and management solutions available today. By employing a strategic, consultative approach, MTI provides customers with a single point of contact that eliminates complexities while delivering operational efficiencies and competitive advantages. MTI currently serves more than 3,000 customers throughout North America and Europe. Visit www.mti.com for more information.