IBM to Continuously Protect Information Stored on Laptops and Servers

IBM to Continuously Protect Information Stored on Laptops and Servers

IBM today announced new software that continuously protects information — on laptops, desktop PCs and file servers — from viruses, file corruption, or accidental deletion. The software, IBM Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files, is a “data safety net” that provides real-time back up for important information such as Word documents, MP3 files, digital photos, presentations, and spreadsheets containing sales and tax records.

With people today more likely to be connected to a network through high-bandwidth wireless connections in coffee shops, parks and even entire cities, continuous backup of data is now practical. Previously, users have had to back up data through a scheduled backup session. With IBM’s new software, it happens continuously with one simple package that can be installed on laptops, desktop PCs or enterprise file servers.

“Nearly 90% of our employees are mobile, which means that we are constantly looking for ways to improve operational efficiencies, decrease costs and administration and protect important information stored on their systems,” said Winston Grey, IT manager, Consigli Construction in Milford, Mass. “With this new software, IBM is providing instant and automated backup of data and the added capability to restore deleted files with just a few clicks of the mouse.”

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