BackupBuddy Software Teams up With Driveway to Offer Free Online Storage to BackupBuddy Customers
SAN FRANCISCO and REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — February 22, 2000 — BackupBuddy Software LLC (www.backupbuddy.com), a leading developer of backup and installation software for handheld computing systems, and personal online storage leader Driveway are now offering the driveway.com service to users of the just-released BackupBuddy(TM) for Windows(R) version 1.2 for Palm computing devices.
BackupBuddy is the most popular and only Palm Platinum Certified backup application that allows Palm users to back up their files to their desktop computer. With the latest release of BackupBuddy, users now also have the option to back up their files to their driveway.com account on the Web. As a result, BackupBuddy users can access their files while at home or the office, as well as from any modem connection while they're on the road.
"We are very excited to be working with Driveway. The ability to back up and restore one's Palm over the Internet is a tremendous benefit for mobile Palm users," Alexander Hinds, president, BackupBuddy Software, said.
With driveway.com, BackupBuddy customers worldwide now have access to up to 100 megabytes of free Web-based storage for their Palm Organizer and other files. Driveway's online file storage service is available to users of the latest version of BackupBuddy for Windows and can be easily accessed anywhere from an Internet-connected Palm Organizer.
"Our partnership with BackupBuddy Software builds on our vision to provide people the ability to access their files from anywhere, at any time — and from virtually any device," Mike Zukerman, vice president, business development, Driveway, said. "Today's increasingly mobile consumers need easy and reliable access to their business and personal files."
Driveway currently provides nearly 3 million members private space on the Internet to store, access and share files.
BackupBuddy Pricing and Availability
BackupBuddy for Windows version 1.2 by BackupBuddy Software LLC is available for $29.95. For additional information or to purchase, visit BackupBuddy Software at www.backupbuddy.com.
About BackupBuddy Software
BackupBuddy Software LLC is a leading provider of utility software for the Palm Computing Platform. Founded in 1997, BackupBuddy Software has developed a comprehensive suite of backup and installation software for the PalmOS. In March 1999, BackupBuddy Software's flagship product, BackupBuddy for Windows, received Platinum Certification from 3Com. BackupBuddy is the only backup application to receive this designation.
About Driveway
San Francisco-based Driveway is the leader in personal Internet file storage. Through driveway.com, the company offers more than 3 million members a reliable way to access, store and share digital information from any Web-enabled computer. Driveway pioneered Internet-based file storage and has established relationships with more than 40 strategic partners.
Driveway investors include Generation Partners, Chase Capital Partners, RS Investment Management, Sandler Capital Management, Vantage Point Venture Partners and Battery Ventures, as well as a number of private investors.
For additional information, visit Driveway at www.driveway.com.
Note to Editors: 3Com, Palm Computing and HotSync are registered trademarks and Palm, Palm III, Palm V and Palm VII are trademarks of 3Com Corp. or its subsidiaries. All other brands and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies with which they are associated. Driveway(SM) and park it(SM) are service marks of Driveway Corp.
CONTACT:
BackupBuddy Software LLC
Tamara Hinds, 650/361-8367 [email protected]
or
The Bohle Company, 310/785-0515
Mike Mantarro, ext. 237 [email protected]
Derek Asato, ext. 201 [email protected]