OCZ Technology (OCZ) Signs Microsens Group as Distributor for Brazil Region

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 8, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OCZ Technology Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:OCZ), a leading provider of high-performance solid-state drives (SSDs) and memory modules for computing devices and systems, has signed a distribution agreement with Microsens Group to establish a partnership to make OCZ’s SSDs, high-performance memory, and power supplies more readily available in Brazil.

With more than 25 years of expertise in the region, Microsens is an ideal partner for the Brazil market. In addition to their well-established distribution channel in the South American region, Microsens has unique retail customer base including an e-tail outlet, MegaMamute. Microsens and MegaMamute will carry the complete line of OCZ products, including the full range of SSDs, high performance DRAM, as well as gaming power supplies.

“We are pleased to partner with Microsens and their e-tail arm MegaMamute for the distribution of our high end component solutions,” said Richard Singh, Senior VP of Worldwide Sales at the OCZ Technology Group. “This partnership will allow OCZ to continue to strengthen our international sales and make the complete line of our products, including our high performance SSDs, more readily available to consumers in South America.”

“OCZ products are of the highest quality and are a perfect addition to our product offerings, which has a specialty focus on computer components utilized in e-commerce and data processing,” stated Cristiane Bastos, Director of MegaMamute.  “Our organization was founded on delivering the best hardware products, and the ability to provide our customers with innovative OCZ solutions reaffirms our commitment to this strategic market.”

By partnering with sales leaders such as Microsens, OCZ strives to broaden its reach to the global market and maintain its dedication to supplying the best range of SSDs, memory, and power supplies worldwide.

About OCZ Technology Group, Inc.

Founded in 2002, San Jose, CA-based OCZ Technology Group, Inc. (“OCZ”), is a leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of high performance and reliable Solid State Drives (SSDs) and premium computer components.  OCZ has built on its expertise in high-speed memory to become a leader in the SSD market, a technology that competes with traditional rotating magnetic hard disk drives (HDDs).  SSDs are faster, more reliable, generate less heat and use significantly less power than the HDDs used in the majority of computers today.  In addition to SSD technology, OCZ also offers high performance components for computing devices and systems, including enterprise-class power management products as well as leading-edge computer gaming solutions.  For more information, please visit: www.ocztechnology.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements

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