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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    10/24/2006

    Altiris Named a Top Technology Innovator by VARBusiness Magazine

    Altiris® Software Virtualization Solution™ technology selected from 700 entries for software infrastructure innovation


    Press Contact
    Rhett Glauser
    Altiris, Inc.
    801.805.1131
    rglauser@altiris.com
    Agency Contact
    Clayton Blackham
    Snapp Conner PR for Altiris
    801.918.1630
    clay@snappconner.com

    VIENNA - ManageFusion - Oct. 24, 2006 - Altiris, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRS), a pioneer of service-oriented management solutions, today announced it has been recognized by VARBusiness magazine for outstanding achievement in technology innovation. Altiris® Software Virtualization Solution™ (SVS) technology was named the winner in the software infrastructure category of the VARBusiness Tech Innovators award competition.

    VARBusiness magazine, which covers the business of technology integration, honored Altiris at an awards ceremony held on Oct. 23, 2006, in Huntington Beach, Calif.

    Software Virtualization Solution was among nearly 700 entries submitted in 14 technology categories.

    "Innovations like what we've seen from Altiris demonstrate the vibrancy and vitality of the industry," says VARBusiness Editor Lawrence M. Walsh. "They represent breakthroughs that will benefit our solution-provider readers and, in turn, the users of technology."

    SVS is quickly gaining popularity by providing faster, simpler and more manageable deployment of PC applications. SVS helps to reduce support costs and streamline software operations.

    Carine Clark, Altiris VP of marketing, said, "At Altiris we take pride in developing service-oriented management solutions that are delivered to the market through a strong and diverse channel. Altiris Software Virtualization Solution is the latest technology innovation we have provided to our channel partners, giving them a unique competitive advantage in the market. We are honored to have our technology and our channel strategy recognized by VARBusiness Magazine."

    In addition, the company will be recognized in the VARBusiness Tech Innovators issue on Dec. 4, which will include profiles, features and in-depth explanations of the winning technologies and products.

    For more information about SVS or to download a free for personal use license, please visit www.altiris.com/juice/svs.

    About VARBusiness Magazine
    For the past 19 years, VARBusiness' strategic resources have been the gateway to the Solution Provider community. VARBusiness provides strategic insight for technology integrators through industry-defining research, in-depth editorial, channel events and innovative Web services, enabling these IT professionals to make educated decisions for their businesses, partnerships and customers. VARBusiness has been the recipient of numerous industry awards for both editorial content and design. Additional information about VARBusiness products, events and services, is available at its Web site, www.VARBusiness.com.

    About Altiris
    Altiris, Inc. is a leading provider of service-oriented management software that enables IT organizations to easily manage, secure and service heterogeneous IT assets. Flexible solutions from Altiris help IT align services to drive business objectives, deliver audit-ready security, automate tasks, and reduce the cost and complexity of management. For more information, visit www.altiris.com.

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    Altiris is a registered trademark of Altiris, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries. Software Virtualization Solution and SVS are trademarks of Altiris, Inc. The other company names or products mentioned are or may be trademarks of their respective owners.