New Web Service From MySoftware Enables Businesses to Protect and Retrieve Files Over the Internet.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.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 1998-- MyFileBackup(TM) Fills Wide-Spread Need For Easy, Safe and Convenient Backup Solution MySoftware Company, Inc. (Nasdaq:MYSW), the worldwide leader in productivity software for the small business market, today announced the launch of MyFileBackup, an easy and affordable way for small businesses, home offices, business travelers and telecommuters to store and retrieve files over the Internet. MyFileBackup enables users to upload files and folders to secure, remote servers using the Internet, allowing them to access their data anytime from any Internet-enabled PC. MyFileBackup is the latest offering in MySoftware's line of Internet services which also includes MyProspects.com. "MyFileBackup responds to the need for truly hassle-free file protection," said Cathleen Thomas, senior product manager. "Computer viruses, theft, file corruption or power surges An oversupply of voltage from the power company that can last up to 50 microseconds. Although surges are very short in duration, they often reach 6,000 volts and 3,000 amps when they arrive at the equipment. Power surges are a common cause of damage to computers and electronic equipment. can spell catastrophe Catastrophe, from the Greek Καταστροφή (katastrephein), literally means "to turn" (strephein) "downwards" (kata-). for a business, particularly for a small business that lacks MIS professionals or corporate servers. "MyFileBackup can easily store data automatically and inexpensively for companies who often forget to back up their data or cannot afford the extra expense and inconvenience of additional hardware. "MyFileBackup also fills the growing desire for data on demand. Customers can rent their own private, secure storage space, which is always accessible to them from any PC with Internet access See how to access the Internet. . Their important files are always a click away," added Thomas. Users first install MyFileBackup, which walks them through an easy, step-by-step process to set up a backup account and choose which files they want to store. Users then select a flexible monthly storage plan based on the desired amount of storage. Subscriptions start at $9.95 per month for 30MB. After the initial setup See BIOS setup and install program. , MyFileBackup uploads the files to secure servers using a customer's modem connection. MyFileBackup protects data by both encrypting it before it leaves the PC and by requiring users to enter a unique password to access their files. After the backup account is established, MyFileBackup runs "behind the scenes," automatically backing up the account whenever the user logs onto the Internet. These regular updates back up only files with recent changes. Users can also choose to back up their files manually by running the Backup Wizard Instructional help in an application or system development environment that guides the user through a series of multiple choice questions to accomplish a task. For the most part, wizards are more effective than the help menus found in most applications, which often border on the atrocious. . Gregory Slayton, MySoftware president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , commented, "MyFileBackup is a superb Web service that will solve one of the biggest problems faced by the 22 million small business professionals: how to conveniently and safely back up important PC data. "It also allows small business professionals to access this data from wherever they are in the world, adding another important benefit for the large number of small business professionals who travel frequently. We are pleased to add MyFileBackup to our growing portfolio of Data-on-Demand Web services (1) Loosely, any online service delivered over the Web. Such usage appears in articles from non-technical sources, but not in IT-oriented publications, because definition #2 below describes the correct use of the term. ." MyFileBackup requires Windows(R) 95/98, 8MB of free disk space, 8MB RAM, an Internet connection with a modem (28.8 or higher recommended), and Netscape(R) or Internet Explorer Microsoft's Web browser, which comes with Windows starting with Windows 98. Commonly called "IE," versions for Mac and Unix are also available. Internet Explorer is the most widely used Web browser on the market. It has also been the browser engine in AOL's Internet access software. (R) version 3.0 or higher. The software can be downloaded for free from the Web at http://www.MyFileBackup.com or ordered on 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). by calling 800/325-3508. MySoftware Company (Nasdaq:MYSW) is the world's leading provider of productivity software for small business professionals. MySoftware provides powerful software and Internet solutions that can turn any PC into a direct marketing powerhouse A fourth-generation language from Cognos that was introduced in the late 1970s for midrange computers. It supports both character-oriented, terminal-based applications as well as Windows clients. Applications developed under PowerHouse can be imported into Cognos' Axiant client/server environment. . Complementing its retail software products are MySoftware's Internet services, dedicated to helping small offices find new customers and grow their businesses. MySoftware actively partners with some of the world's best-known companies to provide productivity solutions for their small business, home office customers. More information on MySoftware and its partners and products is available at www.MySoftware.com. |
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