Crossroads Systems Chairman to Present at JMP Securities Research Conference

AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - May 7, 2012) - Crossroads Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRDS), a global provider of data protection solutions and services, today announced that Steven Ledger, Chairman of the Board, is scheduled to present at the Eleventh Annual JMP Securities Research Conference held May 14-16 at the Ritz-Carlton in San Francisco, California.

Ledger will provide the Crossroads Systems presentation from 2:30 to 2:55 p.m. on Monday, May 14 in Salon I, Level I with an additional breakout session from 3 to 3:25 p.m. The JMP Securities Research Conference showcases nearly 250 small-cap and mid-cap public companies as well as a variety of leading private companies in the technology, healthcare, financial services and real estate sectors.

For more information on the JMP Securities Research Conference, visit: www.jmpg.com/jmpsecurities/about/conferences.

About Crossroads Systems
Crossroads Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRDS) is a global provider of data protection solutions and services. Crossroads offers organizations proactive data security, intelligent storage connectivity, high performance, and significant cost savings. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Crossroads holds more than 100 patents granted and pending and has been honored with numerous industry awards for innovation in data protection and storage. Visit www.crossroads.com.

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