Connected Online Backup ships with CyberMedia's best-selling Oil Change software.FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 1997-- Oil Change to Include Connected Online Backup Using the Web to store copies of data for backup. There are numerous providers on the Internet that charge for storage, and fees are typically based on capacity. Online backup services provide offsite backup, which is essential for disaster recovery. See backup types. Software Connected Corporation, provider of the industry leading automated online backup service for desktop and mobile PC users today announced that CyberMedia, Inc. is bundling the award-winning Connected Online Backup software with its Oil Change retail package. Oil Change is one of the 15 best-selling business software programs in the U.S., according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the January 1997 PC Data report. Oil Change, in just its first quarter on the market, has become the best selling Internet software program. Connected Online Backup (formerly marketed under the name DataSafe) is a subscription-based service that performs automated, online data backup for business PC users. On a preset schedule every night, any data that the user changed or created is automatically selected, encrypted for security, then transmitted via the Internet or Connected's nationwide private network to Connected's Secure Data Centers for safekeeping Safekeeping The storage of assets or other items of value in a protected area. Notes: Individuals may use self-directed methods of safekeeping or the services of a bank or brokerage firm. . When data is lost, users can electronically and automatically restore any files back to their computer through a simple point and click interface. With the appropriate security passwords, each user's data is available and accessible to them around the clock, from anywhere in the world. Oil Change is a revolutionary subscription-based application that searches the Internet and automatically installs the latest software updates, hardware drivers and other product enhancements for over 2,000 of today's most widely used software products. "With the common objective of automating PC support and maintenance for the business user, Connected Online Backup is a perfect value-added offering for people buying Oil Change," said Anne Lam, vice president of business development for CyberMedia. "The two products have a lot of synergy with each other." "We are excited to be working with CyberMedia to enhance the value of their automated PC support products by adding a fully automated, secure and reliable data backup service," said Howard Marson, vice president of business development at Connected Corp. "Oil Change ensures that the user's applications are always up to date, and Connected Online Backup protects the user's data in case of mishap or hardware failure." A recent winner of PC Magazine's Editors Choice award, Connected Online Backup is a time-saving, convenient, more reliable and secure alternative to traditional backup methods such as tape or floppy disks. All other PC backup software See backup program. (tool, software) backup software - Software for doing a backup, often included as part of the operating system. Backup software should provide ways to specify what files get backed up and to where. typically must backup entire files, even when only small changes have been made to large files such as contact management or financial databases. Using its patent-pending Delta Block technology, Connected Online Backup backs up only those changes made to each file since the last backup, significantly reducing backup time and cost. Other unique features of the Connected Online Backup service include: -- Automated intelligent file selection for the first and each incremental backup See backup types. (operating system) incremental backup - A kind of backup that copies all files which have changed since the date of the previous backup. The first backup of a file system should include all files - a "full backup". Call this level 0. 7 Saving every version of every data file -- Ability to backup network drives -- Ability to backup every desktop on a LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. , even if they share a single modem or Internet connection -- User data is safeguarded at two completely mirrored Secure Data Centers running fault-tolerant operations -- Robust line management including automatic reconnect on line drop, restarting transfers from within a file on line drop, and automatic reconnect to the alternate data center if the primary center is busy -- 56-bit DES encryption (40-bit DES for export) of all files before they are transmitted via modem to Connected's Secure Data Centers; encryption passwords are never sent over a network or stored on Connected s servers -- 24 hour a day, 7 day a week automated restore capability -- Ability to access and share files between users, between home and office computers and between desktop and notebook computers -- Ability to generate a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). containing all of the user's files for disaster recovery and archiving About Connected Corporation Connected Corporation develops, markets and operates a suite of automated online PC support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services which provide best industry practices while reducing the total cost of support for desktop and mobile PCs. Connected is a privately-held company founded in October of 1995. Company investors include venture backing from Hambrecht & Quist, Applied Technology, Inc., SOFTBANK Holdings Inc. and Solstice solstice (sŏl`stĭs) [Lat.,=sun stands still], in astronomy, either of the two points on the ecliptic that lie midway between the equinoxes (separated from them by an angular distance of 90°). Capital. The company is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts Framingham is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the population was 66,910, making it the most populous town in New England. The 2005 population estimate is 65,598. with a sales office in Palo Alto, California “Palo Alto” redirects here. For other uses, see Palo Alto (disambiguation). Palo Alto (IPA: /ˌpæloʊˈʔæltoʊ/, from Spanish: palo: "stick" and alto: "high", i.e. , and can be reached on the Web at www.connected.com or toll free at 800-353-3078. About CyberMedia CyberMedia's mission is to empower computer users to fix computer problems on their own, before they need to call technical support hotlines for help. It is the leading supplier of automatic service and support solutions for PC users; the company's ActiveHelp product line includes First Aid(R), Oil Change(TM), Uninstaller Software that helps uninstall applications from a computer. See uninstall. (operating system) uninstaller - A utility program to remove another application program from a computer's disks. (TM) and the Tech Support Yellow Pages. CyberMedia products are distributed through more than 10,000 retail stores in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , including WalMart and CompUSA. They are also distributed internationally in Germany, Canada, Italy, France, Austria, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Australia. CyberMedia products are also available from OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and distribution partners, including AST (AST Computer, Irvine, CA) A PC manufacturer founded in 1980 by Albert Wong, Safi Quershey and Tom Yuen (A, S and T). It offered a complete line of PCs that sold through its dealer channel. , Sony, Fujitsu, Packard Bell-NEC and Phoenix Technologies. They are also available for sale on the Internet through leading online resellers as well as the CyberMedia web site, http://www.cybermedia.com CONTACT: Copithorne & Bellows Connected Corporation Lisa Hahn/Kelly McLaughlin Howard Marson (617) 450-4300 (508) 270-0035 lisa.hahn@cbpr.com howard@connected.com kelly.mclaughlin@cbpr.com |
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