Carbonite announces the availability of Carbonite 3.7.6, which supports the new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system (OS). Carbonite 3.7.6 allows customers to back up their photos, music, documents and other valuable files using an encrypted system and secure servers. Once the Windows 7 installation is complete, users simply recover and restore files using the Carbonite Restore Wizard.
Details: http://www.carbonite.com/newsroom/press_releases/PressRelease.aspx?topicid=27064
“If you using CDP Server and MySQL and you are not using the MySQL add-on module you better start. I often hear CDP users telling me that they don’t need the add-on because it’s safe to perform an online backup of MySQL without it. Usually it goes like this….”
Details: http://blog.r1soft.com/2009/11/19/mysql-addon-why-mysql-backups-are-not-safe-without-it/
“At BackupAgent we find it very important to nurture the relationships we have with our partners. Lately we are noticing that some partners are benefiting from this, because they’ve listened to our advices. They’re obtaining more and more positive press and it mainly concerns the price/quality ratio for online backup services they provide.”
Details: http://www.backupagent.com/en/blog/archive/2009/11/17/we_are_the_best_bargain
EMC Corporation announced enhanced enterprise backup capabilities for desktop and laptop computers, as part of the latest version of EMC® Avamar software. Businesses and organizations of all sizes can now leverage the same innovative Avamar deduplication technology that protects data centers and remote offices to efficiently backup the information stored on corporate desktops and laptops. With Avamar’s simple capacity-based licensing model, customers can easily add this new capability to their environment, without paying a per seat license fee.
Details: http://www.emc.com/about/news/press/2009/20091117-01.htm
Remote Backup Systems released a new feature to help affiliates increase end-user sales. The VARBackup Affiliate Program allows anyone to enter the booming Online Backup industry quickly, and at a low cost. RBS’ web-based Affiliate program is the latest Online Backup technology from Remote Backup Systems and is available now with advanced features and profit margins over 50%.
Details: http://remote-backup.com/kb/remote-backup-systems-adds-new-features-to-its-affiliate-program/
Nowadays, businesses would not be able to operate without using computer. As a result, data security is vital to business continuity. Starting from the fall of 2009, two well-known software labels specialized in data security, namely Ahsay and Kaspersky, join hands in protecting critical data for businesses in Hong Kong.
Ahsay and Kaspersky are running a joint promotion for Hong Kong businesses. Through the promotion, businesses can experience a complete range of data protection without any up-front payment. Specifically, Ahsay is offering free trial of Ahsay BackupBox for 30 days, including free delivery and on-site setup service. Each applicant for Ahsay BackupBox Free Trial will also get free Kaspersky Open Space Security Software with 50 licenses.
Details: http://www.ahsay.com/en/general/ahsay_general_company_press_release_20091111.html
Acronis Inc. has hired technology industry luminary Steve Mann as Chief Marketing Officer. Acronis added Mann as its first CMO. He is charged with leading Acronis’ global marketing efforts out of the Burlington, Mass., headquarters. “Steve Mann brings a valuable combination of deep expertise and innovative thinking,” said Jason Donahue, Acronis President and CEO. “Acronis is poised for a tremendous 2010 and Steve will play an integral role in driving our future growth.”
Arkeia Software announced the availability of Arkeia Network Backup version 8 in the Ubuntu 8.04 LTS repository as a no-cost small-network package exclusively for Ubuntu users. With these offerings, Ubuntu users for the first time can enjoy powerful, enterprise network backup in a no-cost, fully licensed solution.
Details: http://www.arkeia.com/en/company/press-releases/326
Ahsay announces that it is the winner of the “Biz.IT Excellence 2009 Award” organized PC Market magazine. PC Market designed this Biz.IT Excellence Award to recognize, promote and encourage I.T. applications with outstanding achievements and contributions to the business community. The election committee comprised of eight professionals from various aspects of the I.T. industry, and the election process took more than a month to complete. Finally, Ahsay Backup Software was elected as the winner. It proved that Ahsay Backup Software attained outstanding achievements and contributions to the Hong Kong business community in 2009. In the future, Ahsay will keep improving its product to provide automated and reliable backup solution to the business community.
Details: http://www.ahsay.com/en/general/ahsay_general_company_press_release_20091110.html
BakBone Software, Incorporated announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 ended September 30, 2009.
Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 financial and operational highlights include:
— GAAP Revenues $15.2 million
— Operating Income $0.9 million
— Net Income $1.1 million
— Net Income per Share $0.01
— Total Bookings $13.6 million
Details: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/External.File?item=UGFyZW50SUQ9MjAyNTB8Q2hpbGRJRD0tMXxUeXBlPTM=&t=1
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