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Iron Mountain Boosts European Presence for Technology Escrow and Domain Name Services

Intellectual Property Management Division Continues to Expand Global Footprint; Two Events next week focus on European Market

October 14, 2005

Boston, MA - Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE:IRM) has expanded its European presence with an increased focus on its Intellectual Property Management services.These services are designed to protect and manage intellectual property through technology escrow and domain name records management. The Intellectual Property Management division has established a dedicated team at Iron Mountain’s London headquarters to offer its services with local service and support.In addition, Iron Mountain has storage vaults in the UK, Spain, Germany and France that are currently active with customers storing escrow materials.

Technology escrow services are fast becoming a key component of global corporate risk management and business continuity strategies. “We’ve adapted our 23 years of escrow experience and knowledge in the US, and localized our services to provide a robust source code escrow offering throughout the UK and Europe,” states Iron Mountain Senior Vice President John Boruvka. “With an Iron Mountain client list that encompasses over 75% of the FTSE 100, the Intellectual Property Management division is in a strong position to build on these relationships by offering its services.”

Iron Mountain is also available to consult with European businesses about their domain name registration and management strategies. Iron Mountain’s domain name client roster includes some of the world’s largest companies that outsource their domain name records management functions. Iron Mountain’s best practice strategies involve taking an inventory of current domain names, organizing the domain name portfolio, and developing clear-cut strategies for extending brand protection through domain names. These services are particularly relevant for the European market as Europe leads all other world regions in total domain name registration activity.

Iron Mountain Intellectual Property Management is participating in two events next week that focus on the European market:

On October 18, Iron Mountain will host a global web seminar on “Understanding .EU Prior Rights Validation and Sunrise Application Processes.” Iron Mountain has recently become a .EU domain name registrar, a new domain name extension intended to unite European Community. The guest speaker will be Mr. Bart Lieben, legal counsel for PricewaterhouseCoopers. To register, or to download Iron Mountain’s white paper on “Understanding .EU (European Union) Domain Name Pre-Registration,” please visit www.ironmountain.com/ipm.

On October 19, Iron Mountain’s John Boruvka will speak at a breakfast seminar in London on “Developing a Global Escrow Program” sponsored by the International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM). To learn more, or to register, please visit: https://www.etouches.com/reg/index.php?eventid=95.

“Today, all business is global business,” concludes Ian Brookes, Business Development Manager for the Intellectual Property Management division in UK and Europe. “As a respected leader in technology escrow and domain name services, Iron Mountain has the presence, customer base and reputation to offer these services globally, but with local service and support.In addition, the company’s unique ‘24 x 7’ portal – Iron Mountain Connect™ – lets customers easily manage their escrow and domain name assets worldwide.”

About Iron Mountain’s Intellectual Property Management services
Iron Mountain is the leading global service provider of intellectual property management services specializing in technology escrow and domain name records management. As the founder of the industry, Iron Mountain has the integrity, reputation, resources, and experience to ensure intellectual property is properly managed and protected. Iron Mountain's Intellectual Property Management services set the industry standard by providing quality customer service and unmatched solutions to three-fourths of the Fortune 500. For more information about Iron Mountain’s Intellectual Property Management services, please visit www.ironmountain.com/ipm. For interest in these products and services in the UK and Europe, please call 0800 917 3 917, International 0044 (0) 207 939 1500.

About Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE:IRM) helps organizations around the world reduce the costs and risks associated with information protection and storage. The Company offers comprehensive records management and data protection solutions, along with the expertise and experience to address complex information challenges such as rising storage costs, litigation, regulatory compliance and disaster recovery. Founded in 1951, Iron Mountain is a trusted partner to more than 90,000 corporate clients throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and the Pacific Rim. For more information, visit the Company's Web site at at www.ironmountain.com.

Contact:
Maria Doyle
Public Relations
Phone: (781) 964-3536
mdoyle@ironmountain.com