Databarracks make Buddybackup free for all users
26th August 2008
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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".
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.
Contact:
Barbara Ferrari or Lindsay Beaton on +44 (0)2031771910 or press@databarracks.com