Connected launches new program to "back-up" VARs in growing mobile market.FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 1996-- Comprehensive Program Enables Resellers to Provide Online PC Support Solutions for Mobile Workforce Today's workforce has transformed from the traditional 9-5 office job into a society of migratory migratory /mi·gra·to·ry/ (mi´grah-tor?e) 1. roving or wandering. 2. of, pertaining to, or characterized by migration; undergoing periodic migration. migratory emanating from or pertaining to migration. employees. Acknowledging this shift in the business marketplace, Connected Corporation, provider of the industry-leading DataSafe 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. and recovery service, today announced its "Mobile Workforce Reseller Program" to meet the needs of VARs that provide business solutions to the mobile workforce. "With notebook computers A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. representing a significant number of the overall PCs purchased today, there is an emerging class of resellers that support the mobile workforce," said Matthew Westover, vice president of sales, Connected Corporation. "Connected will lead the industry in providing resellers with the support they need to deliver Virtual MIS services to this growing niche." 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. Dataquest, Inc., San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , the current market for portable computers is $8 billion and is expected to rise to $10 billion by 1997. Regardless of whether resellers are currently supporting this booming market or investigating the opportunities, Connected Corporation will provide them with the necessary tools to succeed in this arena. Business owners, presidents and CIOs currently do not have an easy, efficient and effective method for saving and protecting important business data or updating application software that resides on their employees laptops. For the first time, VARs can provide their customers with one comprehensive solution that solves both of these problems. The Connected program showcases DataSafe -- an automated, reliable, secure and convenient online PC backup method -- and applies to VARs servicing any business that has mobile users including; individual professionals, SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. markets, virtual offices and departments of large corporations. Essentially, any business that has mobile users. The program includes specialized training for VARs, a reseller dedicated Web page and technical support, and incentives and collateral materials. Mobile Workforce Reseller Program Benefits/Offerings -- Annuity based compensation program with zero investment and a recurring re·cur intr.v. re·curred, re·cur·ring, re·curs 1. To happen, come up, or show up again or repeatedly. 2. To return to one's attention or memory. 3. To return in thought or discourse. revenue stream; -- East and West Coast sales support, including a new office in Palo Alto Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif. and sales personnel dedicated to developing and servicing VAR relationships; -- Reseller kit, which includes collateral materials, demo disk and master disk; -- Reseller dedicated Web site page; -- Prompt reseller focused tech support and reseller specific training; -- Reseller incentives--resellers can use Connected's service for free as long as they carry the service; -- Free incremental Additional or increased growth, bulk, quantity, number, or value; enlarged. Incremental cost is additional or increased cost of an item or service apart from its actual cost. software updates; and -- Sales leads A sales lead is the identity of a person or entity potentially interested in purchasing a product or service, and represents the first stage of a sales process. The lead may have a corporation or business associated with the person(s). . "This program is a win-win situation for both the VAR and their client," said Dale Masters, general manager of The Byte Brokers, Inc., a Sacramento, Calif.-based reseller. "VARs are able to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. this market while offering their client an essential, convenient and affordable service. The service combined with this new program allow resellers the opportunity to explore and capitalize on this developing market." Resellers that embrace Connected's new program will be fully equipped to present to their clients the benefits this service has to offer: -- On a daily basis, desktops are being backed up with important information. When companies have employees on the road their computers are typically not being backed up. These companies value the desktops being backed up and should, in turn, recognize the importance of backing up laptops as well. -- When employees are traveling it is easy to misplace mis·place tr.v. mis·placed, mis·plac·ing, mis·plac·es 1. a. To put into a wrong place: misplace punctuation in a sentence. b. , lose or have laptops stolen. While this is unfortunate, the biggest concern for most users is data loss. With Connected's service available for the mobile workforce, retrieving "lost" data is not an issue. -- Being able to use time constructively on the road is extremely important to the mobile workforce and their employers. With Connected's service, colleagues working in separate locations can use Connected's server as their own file server, enabling them to access each other's files. -- In addition to providing reliable and secure daily off-site backup, Connected's service enables VARs to provide a solution for the tedious and time-consuming task of updating client application software. While backing up, mobile users anywhere in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. can automatically receive notification of and files containing new software and driver updates via Connected's simultaneous update and messaging engine capabilities. The client software can then install the updated files on the user's system upon request, quickly and easily. About DataSafe DataSafe is an automated online backup and recovery service for organizations and individuals whose PC-based data is essential and who do not have adequate access to computer support personnel and services. The service assures those users that their data is always protected and always available, easily and automatically. Unlike traditional backup methods or not backing up at all, DataSafe delivers best recognized backup and recovery practices with no time or effort required from the user. Connected's patent-pending Delta Block technology automatically tracks and saves only those portions of each file that change from day to day, rather than having to backup entire files every time they change. This unique capability significantly reduces the time and cost to perform daily automated backups versus any other available backup method. Other Unique DataSafe Features -- Automated intelligent file selection for the first and each subsequent backup -- Saving every version of a file -- Ability to backup network drives -- Completely mirrored secure operations centers The facility or location on an installation, base, or facility used by the commander to command, control, and coordinate all crisis activities. See also base defense operations center; command center. for fault-tolerant operation -- Robust line management including automatic reconnect on line drop, restarting transfers from within a file on line drop, and automatic reconnect to the alternate operations center if the primary center is busy -- 56-bit DES encryption The reversible transformation of data from the original (the plaintext) to a difficult-to-interpret format (the ciphertext) as a mechanism for protecting its confidentiality, integrity and sometimes its authenticity. Encryption uses an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys. (40-bit DES for export) of all files before they are transmitted via modem to Connected's secure operations 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 -- Enabling remote file access and sharing 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 family of Virtual MIS automated online system management services which protect and enhance the investments organizations and individuals have made in their PC-based data and systems. Venture-backed by 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, Connected is a privately-held company founded in October of 1995. For more information on Connected Corporation's new Mobile Workforce Reseller Program, please visit the Connected Booth at COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). , IPB IPB Invision Power Board (forum) IPB International Peace Bureau IPB Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield IPB International Personal Banking IPB Illustrated Parts Breakdown IPB Institute of Plant Breeding 4 in the Internet Pavilion; write Connected Corporation, 63 Fountain Street, Framingham, MA 01702; call 1-800-353-3078; or visit the Connected Web site at http://www.connected.com. CONTACT: Copithorne & Bellows Lisa Hahn, 617/450-4300 lisa.hahn@cbpr.com or Connected Corporation Howard Marson, 508/270-0035 howard@connected.com |
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