EMC, Lenovo to provide unlimited online data backup service
ConvergenceAsia staff
05/09/2008

EMC, a global provider of information infrastructure solutions, and Lenovo, one of the world’s largest makers of personal computers, have announced a global partnership to provide an unlimited online data backup service specifically designed for the small business professional.

The new service is available on all new Lenovo ThinkPad SL series notebooks and is powered by EMC Mozy, the online data backup service for consumers and businesses.

“We looked to EMC’s Mozy as the premier online data backup and storage service for Lenovo customers,” said Henry Hicks, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Lenovo Worldwide Services.

“Because data protection and security are growing concerns for businesses we wanted a world-class online data backup and storage solution to complement Lenovo’s world-class products. EMC’s Mozy delivers that with the right level of security and quality,” he said.

As small businesses around the world look for a cost-effective and easy way to protect their information, they are increasingly looking to online backup. Mozy provides a simple, automatic and secure online backup service to more than 850,000 users across the globe.

The Lenovo Online Data Backup service is currently available in Singapore, Philippines, Ireland, United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, United States and Canada. The service will soon be offered on a worldwide basis for all Lenovo Think branded systems and will support seven languages.

Said Vance Checketts, Chief Operating Officer of EMC’s Mozy business unit, “The Lenovo partnership accelerates our plans to expand the Mozy service worldwide, and we look forward to offering international customer support and localised language versions.”

The new Lenovo Online Data Backup service powered by EMC Mozy is available immediately as a free 90-day trial with up to 5 GB of storage with the purchase of select Lenovo notebook models. 

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