Released on: August 27, 2008, 2:14 am

Press Release Author: Databarracks

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: Databarracks has released an unrestricted version of its
online Buddybackup software free for all users. The software offers unlimited
storage and peer-to-peer technology to allow your valuable data to be stored
encrypted on your \"buddies\'\" computers.

Press Release Body: Today Databarracks announced that it is offering refunds to all
Buddybackup users who have paid for the full version of its popular Buddybackup
software. The decision comes as Databarracks removes all of the limitations within
the free version of Buddybackup, a peer-to-peer online backup software used by tens
of thousands of people in over 126 countries around the world.
When asked about the decision, Barbara Ferrari, Marketing Manager of Databarracks,
said "We wanted to make Buddybackup completely free for everyone to use and to
remove the limitations that previously were only unlocked in the paid version. We
didn't think it was fair to do this when so many users had already bought the
software so we decided to offer a refund to everyone who has paid and upgrade all
current users to the full version of the software."
Databarracks says that one of the reasons why Buddybackup has proved so successful
while other online backup services are struggling to survive is the fact that it
promotes a self sufficient storage system. Buddybackup uses the spare space on
buddies' computers creating a free storage trade between you and your friends with
no costs; all you need is a buddy with internet connection and some free disk drive
space to share. Files are backed up in real time and all data is encrypted to
military standard so your data can't be accessed or read by your Buddies.
With a number of free or very low cost online backup services failing and leaving
many customers without access to their data within the past year, the Buddybackup
solution seems to rise to users' expectations. While other backup providers are not
able to sustain backup service, leaving users' data irretrievable, Buddybackup users
can have multiple copies of their data saved on friends' or families' computers so
that they are always going to be able to get the data back.
Buddybackup also caters for a number of businesses that use the software to backup
their corporate laptops or remote offices back to their own central storage server.
"We are contacting all users through their registration email to let them know they
are entitled to a refund. Any unclaimed money will be donated to a Multiple
Sclerosis Charity and Save the Children. Because Buddybackup is used by people from
all over the world we wanted to give to global charities. As well as the United
Kingdom and U.S.A., we have large user bases in China, Vietnam, India and many
other eastern and European countries so we thought it right to find charities that
would be relevant to all our users." said Barbara Ferrari.
Buddy Backup offers technical support through the forum discussions on the website
which are supervised by a dedicated technical specialist. All information regarding
the refunds, including final date for collection, will be posted there as well.
Peter Groucutt, Managing Director at Databarracks says" This is the first of many
exciting announcements about Buddybackup over the next 6 months. We will be keeping
users informed of these on our new forums and by announcements to the press"
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About Databarracks
Databarracks is a leading provider of compliant, secure, and effective online backup
and data recovery services including cutting-edge Virtual Disaster Recovery. Based
in London, Databarracks manages data security and availability for thousands of
customers globally, offering unparalleled levels of service for companies of all
sizes and profiles. Comprehensive client support employing only the best software,
hardware and data centre infrastructure in existence is provided 24 hours a day, 365
days a year either online, on the phone, or on site. For further information on
Databarracks and the fully managed online backup and data recovery solutions we
provide, please visit our website at www.databarracks.com .


Web Site: http://www.databarracks.com/buddybackup/default.asp

Contact Details: Arxcis House, 9 Park Hill, London SW4 9NS

Contact Details -
Barbara Ferrari or Lindsay Beaton on +44 (0)2031771910 or press@databarracks.com
BuddyBackup forum - http://www.databarracks.com/BuddyBackup/forum/
Website - www.databarracks.com