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Mar 24, 2009A partition backup offers several advantages over legacy, file-based backup alternatives, and using a backup server adds even more convenience. We’ll show you some free tools for partition backup over the network.
more »New Start for Arkeia: an Interview
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more »Arkeia Software Releases New Virtual Backup Appliance
Jan 29, 2009Data security independence from hardware is the promise from backup specialist Arkeia for its upcoming Network Backup version 8.0. But it's not the only enhancement from the company with its French roots.
more »Dropbox Online backup and synchronization
Dec 31, 2008Have you ever dreamed of backing up your laptop data on the Internet and synchronizing multiple computers independently of the operating system? The Dropbox online service grants this wish with just a couple of mouse clicks.
more »Box Backup Backing up for portables with Box Backup
Nov 12, 2008The Box Backup network backup tool is a simple and secure solution for traveling clients. We'll show you how to get started with this open source tool.
more »Open Storage Appliances from Sun
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more »Bacula Systems: Commercial Support for Backup Program
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more »BRU 1.3 Backup Software Has New GUI and Encryption
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