SAN DIEGO, Jul 27, 1999 (BUSINESS WIRE via COMTEX) -- @Backup, the
leader in secure online data protection, today teamed with DellComputer
Corporation to provide online backup service for Dell's new Dellnet(SM)
Internet access service.
Dellnet will offer 20 megabytes of offsite data storage provided by
@Backup.
With Dell Online Backup, Dellnet customers can control when and what
they send over the Internet to a secure @Backup storage location.
"@Backup provides our Dellnet customers a fast and secure method for
backing up critical files," said Janet Mountain, vice president, Dell
Consumer Group. "Starting today, Dellnet customers can use @Backup to
store their personal, financial and other valuable information in a
safe and secure place."
According to recent industry reports(1) 80 percent of PC users will
experience a data loss and 62 percent of PC users will discover at
least partial failure of their tape backup when needed. This data loss
can prove catastrophic for small businesses that lack IT resources to
manage costly tape backup systems.
"@Backup has quietly held a proven track record with business customers
and consumers," said Gary Sutton, CEO, @Backup. With Dell's new Dellnet
Internet access service, Dell's home PC customers can quickly and
reliably backup their critical files in our offsite facility.
About @Backup
Founded in 1995, @Backup is the nation's leading online data
management company. Featuring bank-level security, @Backup provides
automatic off-site storage for all types of computer data, protecting
users against hardware failure, theft, disaster or human error. The
@Backup service is designed as a safer, more reliable and convenient
alternative to traditional backup methods, such as zip drives or
magnetic tape. Customers not wishing to subscribe to the Dellnet
Internet access, can receive a free trial of the @Backup service at
www.atbackup.com.
About Dell Computer Corporation
Ranked No. 78 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 210 in the
Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading
direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $19.9 billion for
the past four quarters. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes
products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive
selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its
products can be obtained through its toll-free number 800/388-8542 or
by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com.
Note to Editors: Dellnet is a service mark of Dell Computer Corporation
(1) Computer Technology Review, 1998
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