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(Memphis, TN) Remote Backup Systems (RBS), the founders of the online backup industry and developers of the RBackup and Mercury OEM Online Backup platforms today announced that it will host a set of instructional webcasts this August and September aimed at providing in-depth training on the many aspects of operating a successful Online Backup business.

These highly anticipated webcasts were designed to be live, interactive training sessions presented online by RBS’ top experts in online backup. The webcasts are modeled after the highly successful ten-year series of live seminars offered at RBS’ offices in Memphis, Tennessee.

Much like the popular live in-house seminars, these interactive webcasts are completely customizable according to the attendee’s specific questions and concerns. Class sizes are limited and preregistration is required. Registration information is available on RBS’ website www.remote-backup.com.

“Remote Backup Systems is the undisputed leader in the industry,” said RBS CEO, Rob Cosgrove. “We have been doing this the longest; we have the most knowledgeable team and a proven successful track record. We’ve made mistakes and we have had many triumphs. It’s important to us to share what we’ve learned, that’s why our service providers stay with us. I urge anyone who’s in the industry or thinking of starting their own backup business to join us.”

Currently, six webcasts are scheduled, each lasting two hours. All attendees are encouraged to participate in the discussion through GoToWebinar and live camera feeds. The webcasts are intended to include round-table discussions and question & answer periods. Downloadable course material is also included. Once purchased, webcasts can be reviewed later via a password protected portal.

The webcasts will cover a wide variety of topics to include an introduction to RBS’ multi-award winning software, best marketing techniques, competitive pricing strategies, and a comprehensive lesson on advanced customization along with many other technical support issues. The webcasts will provide critical information to service providers as well as be an informational guide on the best practices for the booming Online Backup industry.

For more information on pricing and a complete schedule, visit the webcast section of www.remote-backup.com.

About Remote Backup Systems Inc.

Remote Backup Systems, Inc. offers turnkey Online Backup solutions starting at $500, capable of serving hundreds of thousands of end users. RBS is the global leader in providing turnkey online backup software solutions to MSPs, VARs, ISPs and Managed Hosting Providers, providing leading edge functionality, best-in-class customer support, and an unwavering commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction. With a twenty-one year history in Remote Backup technologies, RBS is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

If you would like more information, or to schedule an interview with Rob Cosgrove, please phone Elizabeth Greenup at (901) 388-5988 or email liz@remote-backup.com

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(Memphis, TN) Remote Backup Systems, the founders of the online backup industry and developers of the RBackup and Mercury OEM Online Backup platforms today announced several updates made to their website, and the addition of an Online Backup Search Engine.

 The Online Backup Search Engine was created to refer end users looking for an online backup service to members of RBS’ Referral Network. The member service providers  use the latest technology and software, and can offer the highest level of protection for valuable computer data. When an end user visits Remote Backup Systems to learn more about online backup, he can also be put in contact with a provider that will best fit his needs.

 “Connecting our most trusted service providers with qualified end users is one of the simplest ways we can help ensure their success,” said CEO and founder of Remote Backup Systems, Rob Cosgrove.

 Additionally, a new Features Matrix clearly compares all of RBS software editions, including the newest five-client Personal Edition, 10-Client Business Edition, and the recently released Mercury Online Backup Platform. Potential buyers can now easily view a side-by-side comparison of each and decide which package best suits their needs.  More than 100 of the most important features are highlighted and explained.

 Also on the new web site, RBS introduced a new purchasing model which allows service providers to enter the online backup market with smaller start-up costs. This Pay-Per-Client (PPC) model is a new way to buy the software that can get service providers into the online backup business more quickly, and charge monthly fees based on the number of clients in use instead of the company’s traditional model of selling perpetual licenses. This model is designed to allow providers to pay for the initial start up as they grow their business.

 Cosgrove notes that the changes being made to Remote Backup Systems’ website are all in hopes of giving a new generation of service providers more options in an unstable economic climate. “I understand how hard it is to be a start-up company; I did it 22 years ago on my own. My goal is to integrate all aspects of the Online Backup industry so that visitors emerge with an understanding of either the necessity of or the opportunities in data backup.”

 For more information on Remote Backup Systems visit www.remote-backup.com.

 About Remote Backup Systems Inc.

Remote Backup Systems, Inc. offers turnkey Online Backup solutions starting at $500, capable of serving hundreds of thousands of end users. RBS is the global leader in providing turnkey online backup software solutions to MSPs, VARs, ISPs and Managed Hosting Providers, providing leading edge functionality, best-in-class customer support, and an unwavering commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction. With a twenty-one year history in Remote Backup technologies, RBS is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

If you would like more information, or to schedule an interview with Rob Cosgrove, please phone Elizabeth Greenup at (901) 388-5988 or email liz@remote-backup.com

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(Memphis, TN) Remote Backup Systems, the founders of the online backup industry and developers of the RBackup and Mercury OEM Online Backup platforms announced today they are set to host an informative live seminar at the RBS main office next month.

This comprehensive two-day event aims to reveal key strategies, techniques, and skills needed to build a profitable Online Backup business powered by industry defining RBackup software. The seminar is designed to benefit both inexperienced as well as veteran service providers. Attendees will receive personalized, hands-on instruction with the latest version of RBS software, v10.1.65, presented by RBS staff members.

Remote Backup Systems software has been powering successful Online Backup <https://www.backupmax.com> services for More Than 21 Years. Version 10.1.65 was released for download on June 1st this year and includes several upgrades, a new server license, and stand alone restore agents. Many of the features added were suggestions from current service providers.

The seminar will be headed by Rob Cosgrove, President of RBS and founder of the Online Backup industry, and presented by the technical and customer support staff of RBS, including Gautam Tiruvanallur, Prem Balasubramanian, William Smith, and Carrie Schmitz. Guest speakers will include some of RBS most successful service providers.

The majority of the agenda will cover technical issues in depth with a brief focus on sales and marketing. Those attending the seminar will hear discussion on topics including customization and branding, server operation, designing file sets and service plans, pricing, competition, go-to-market strategies, support policy, costs and ROI analysis, and more. A time for questions and answers will be allotted each day.

“The seminars that RBS provides are a wealth of information,” said Donald Purdie, CEO of Data Ensure and one of RBS’ most successful service providers. “I have been twice, once 8 years ago and just recently because the software had improved so much so fast, I needed a refresher course. The seminars are very informative; the pace is such that you will have a complete understanding of the software and how it works when you are finished. The RBS staff are great people to work with. They will resolve any issues that may come up quickly and at any time will help you with understanding how to utilize a particular piece of the software.”

The RBS Seminar is scheduled for July 11th and 12th. Please phone RBS for pricing and more information at (901) 388-5988, or visit their website http://www.remote-backup.com/. Seating is limited, so early registration is encouraged.

About Remote Backup Systems Inc.

Remote Backup Systems, Inc. offers turnkey Online Backup solutions starting at $500, capable of serving hundreds of thousands of end users. RBS is the global leader in providing turnkey online backup software solutions to MSPs, VARs, ISPs and Managed Hosting Providers, providing leading edge functionality, best-in-class customer support, and an unwavering commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction. With a twenty-one year history in Remote Backup technologies, RBS is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

If you would like more information, or to schedule an interview with Rob Cosgrove, please phone Elizabeth Greenup at (901) 388-5988 or email liz@remote-backup.com

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Remote Backup Systems (RBS), the founders of the online backup industry and developers of the RBackup and Mercury OEM Online Backup platforms, has always been passionate about Remote Backup.

“I live, eat, and breathe this stuff,” said Industry pioneer Rob Cosgrove, CEO of Remote Backup Systems.  “I know the industry and I can see that Online Backup is selling fast and it’s a good time to get in the game. Whether they are just starting out or expanding their business, we want our service providers to be successful. I tell them, if there’s something they need, a new feature, or a different pricing model, I want to know about it! If someone likes our software, but a competitor has a better price, call us and we’ll see what we can do about it. We’re here to help.”

Cosgrove took a chance himself, 22 years ago, when he built a remote backup system for the University of Tennessee Medical Center. When the hospital’s prenatal database was saved after a direct lightning strike which destroyed their Server, Cosgrove began evolving his innovative technology into the first commercially available remote backup system.

Over the past two decades, Cosgrove has seen success and has gained a firm grasp on what it takes to run a successful backup business. He has written many informative articles and white papers on the subject. He maintains an industry blog for the public. He hosts webinars in which attendees can ask questions directly, all with the hopes that a gained knowledge will give service providers a competitive edge in a booming industry.

Cosgrove will also tell you that to be successful you will need more than just knowhow. “Sales drive capital, and you will need that money for marketing and advertising, adequate hardware, insurance, staff, all the things it takes to run any business. We give our providers many options to assist with the technical aspects so that they can focus on selling their product. You will also need a business plan, a marketing plan, and a technical plan. You need training and support. RBS will provide you with these tools, in addition to our many other consulting services.”

For more information, visit http://remote-backup.com.

To assist service providers with the initial startup costs, RBS has recently introduced a new payment option. This “Pay Per Client” (PPC) model is a new way to get service providers into the online backup business more quickly, with a monthly fee based on the number of clients in use. This model is designed to allow providers to pay for the initial start up as they grow their business. “RBS was designed to be scalable as customer needs grow,” said Carrie Schmitz, RBS sales manager. “We have always been the industry standard in commercial grade remote backup software, and giving our providers more options and a greater chance to succeed is why we are the most trusted brand.”

In addition RBS Virtual Hosting is an alternative to purchasing necessary hardware and software to operate an Online Backup service. Providers are able to distribute a white-label version of the industry leading Remote Backup Client software to their customers, and they back up to RBS’ data centers. Providers are still able to maintain customer relationships, determine end-user pricing, and distribute branded software.

RBS has maintained a leading edge in the industry by dedicating itself to continuing development and software improvements. “Our developers realize that customers must have the most advanced technology and most secure software to stay competitive in this industry,” explained Cosgrove, “We are constantly updating our product and are always listening to our service providers needs.”

When purchasing a package of 25 clients or higher from RBS, several included features set the RBackup software apart from competitors products. A complete server remote installation insures that the software will be installed correctly and to service providers’ specifications. It also helps the service provider to have the operation up and running in less than an hour. This starter package also includes responsive technical support for one year, professional plug-ins, and a feature filled Business Kit.

The RBS Business Kit is a complete set of resources for offering Online Backup services and a valuable tool to jumpstart an Online Backup business. It includes a complete business plan, camera-ready ads, flyers and advertising materials, a self-running sales presentation, a complete interactive website, telephone scripts, service contracts, and email software for electronic marketing.

Rob Cosgrove attributes much of RBS’ success to his team of sales people and developers. “They are on the front line every day, they know what our providers need and they know how to make it happen,” he said. “We’ve got the creativity and have gained the experience which has allowed us to stay on top for this long. In this economy, it benefits us to be the most affordable and dependable choice for discerning service providers, and we hope that we can continue to provide flexible business opportunities to many more.”

About Remote Backup Systems Inc.

Remote Backup Systems, Inc. offers turnkey Online Backup solutions starting at $500, capable of serving hundreds of thousands of end users. RBS is the global leader in providing turnkey online backup software solutions to MSPs, VARs, ISPs and Managed Hosting Providers, providing leading edge functionality, best-in-class customer support, and an unwavering commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction. With a twenty-one year history in Remote Backup technologies, RBS is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

If you would like more information, or to schedule an interview with Rob Cosgrove, please phone Elizabeth Greenup at (901) 388-5988 or email liz@remote-backup.com

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It’s going to get better; it’s got to get better! Be hopeful, have faith in our country, trust in our legislation.

I guess that’s all well and good, but what about the now of it all? I was reading an article written about the results of the US Federal Reserve’s survey of regional economic performance. On the one hand, you have Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman saying the recession could be over by the end of the summer. The end of the summer is near in sight! The end of the summer is doable, we can pull together and all hold hands and play like a team and get out of this nasty recession! I like that guy.

On the other hand, you have pretty much all the other economists telling Mr. Krugman to take off those pretty rose colored spectacles he’s using to reading the Fed’s Beige Book with and be a little more realistic. Like 2010 realistic. In that reality, many large companies cannot withstand to last until 2010.

So, if going into business right now sounds a little cuckoo to you at first, you’re not alone. However one of the biggest drags on the economy right now is unemployment. So if you have lost your job or are unsure about the future of your job, perhaps it’s time to put some of those stored creative ideas you’ve had into fruition. Trust in yourself. Trust in the highly skilled talent that’s available right now. Trust in knowing how prepared you are already to be business owner going into a new endeavor with frugality.

The backup business has been an excellent idea for a start up since its conception. With the right technology it can produce quick ROI with a very low overhead; its automatic design allows you to focus more on sales rather than administration. And with the big boys out there spending oodles on advertising, the public is aware of the need to have a contingency plan for their irreplaceable data.

More and more computers are coming online everyday with more and more data being created every second. There are niche fields that are a perfect target market that haven’t even been tapped into. In an economy with no guarantees we can’t guarantee you’ll become a millionaire as an Online Backup business owner, but we can guarantee an opportunity.

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A letter from Rob Cosgrove, President of Remote Backup Systems, Inc.

The public’s need for online backup services is expanding very rapidly right now. Various storage industry analysts, including IDC, ESG, Frost & Sullivan and others, predicted this upsurge in the market, and its continued growth through 2011.

The public’s demand for online backup services is currently gaining momentum while the rest of the economy is slowing down. This is a frustrating convergence of circumstances that makes it more difficult for small companies to start an online backup business at exactly the best time to do so.

So, I am announcing our Remote Backup Stimulus Package, reducing our prices by as much as half. We will maintain our new lower prices until the economy recovers. This price cut makes our solution (by far) the most affordable in the industry, and it will make our service providers the most profitable.

We have also recently announced several new products, and upgrades to our current products. More new product announcements will come in the next few weeks. RBS and our entire staff are committed to the success of the industry and to that of our Service Providers.

By reducing prices, RBS hopes to lower the barrier for smaller companies who want to enter the online backup market at this critical growth stage in the industry, and to improve the growth of its current customers.

However, companies like Mozy and Carbonite offer end-user solutions that often do not fit the diverse needs of small businesses. We want to make it easier for our service providers and emerging small companies to service the higher-profit small businesses that need a custom solution instead of some $5/month one-size-fits-all Band-Aid approach.

With our Remote Backup Stimulus Package, we hope to guide more businesses profitably through these temporary rough economic times to make the most of the mushrooming market for online backup services.

For more information, and our new prices, can be found at http://remote-backup.com/products.htm. We will also be happy to answer questions for you, if you would like to phone us at 901-388-5988.

Regards,
Rob Cosgrove, CEO
Remote Backup Systems, Inc.

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Offsite backup, also known as remote backup, is the process of backing up important computer data and files to a server or other storage device located in a separate physical location. Typically, offsite backup or remote backup software is installed on the resource which houses the original data store. Files are selected, a schedule is set, and the offsite backup begins, typically with an initial “full” backup to the offsite server.

Once the full backup has run, offsite backup software usually enables the user to switch to incremental backups afterwards. Incremental offsite backup sessions contain only the changed files, or changes within those files, instead of entire new versions of the changed files.

Other benefits of incremental offsite backup include a fairly dramatic reduction in bandwidth usage as compared to full backups. Less bandwidth is used because less data is being sent from the client to the offsite backup server in each session. Since most offsite backups occur during off hours, or at night when computers are not being used, bandwidth and system resources are not at a premium.

Hard disk space on the offsite backup server is also conserved, as only the changes are transferred to the offsite server with each session.

Remote Backup Systems ( http://remote-backup.com ) is a great resource for information about offsite backup and remote backup software. RBS created the world’s first commercial offsite backup software in 1987, and has been developing and marketing remote online backup software since then.

More information can be found at http://remote-backup.com

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Remote Backup Systems Releases Public Beta of RBackup® v10(Memphis, TN April 22, 2008) Remote Backup Systems Inc. (RBS), the originator of online backup technology, today announced the release of the Public Beta of version 10 of its award-winning RBackup® Online Backup Software.

VARs and MSPs use RBackup to offer Online Backup Services to their customers, hosting the online backup Server in their own offices or data centers.

“Version 10 has been re-engineered with the future in mind,” explained Rob Cosgrove, CEO, “Behind the scenes is a newly-redesigned framework that can take advantage of the best features of today’s Windows operating systems, with a concentration on extensibility and scalability to thousands of clients per Server.”

The new framework will make it easier to add new features to the software in the future, making it possible for new PlugIns to be added by Remote Backup Systems and their technology partners.

Upgrades in RBackup version 10 include a new and improved Open Files Agent capable of backing up open and locked files on all versions of MS Windows from Windows 2000 up to 2008 Server, including workstations, servers, domain controllers, Vista, and 64 bit operating systems, system files, and databases. The version 10 OFA does not require VSS.

Version 10 also supports brick-level backups and restores of open Exchange 2003 and 2007 databases, and live backups of SQL Server and MS Outlook.

At the same time, RBS announced the availability of its RBS/SQL PlugIn, which allows the RBS Server to use MS SQL as a back-end, significantly increasing its capacity and speed for large installations of 250 clients and higher.

RBS also announced the availability of its new Automatic Registration System (ARS), a configurable web-based registration system for RBackup, which accepts credit cards, builds custom installers, and deploys the RBackup Client software online from a single, convenient web page.

For more information visit RBS online at http://remote-backup.com

About Remote Backup Systems Inc.

Remote Backup Systems, Inc. is the global leader in providing turnkey online backup software solutions to businesses and IT Service providers. Through their network of licensees, the company supports over 1.5 million daily computer backups around the world. RBS defines success as providing leading edge functionality, best-in-class customer support, and an unwavering commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction. With a twenty-one year history in Remote Backup technologies, RBS is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. 

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FRAMINGHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fueled by a combination of factors, including the tremendous growth in digital data generated by individuals and small businesses, the worldwide online backup services market is poised for growth. IDC estimates revenue for this emerging market to reach $715 million by 2011, representing a 33.3% compound annual growth (CAGR) between 2006 and 2011.

“Consumers and small businesses especially are interested in alternative methods of protecting their data, as traditional backup methods fall short regarding efficiency, reliability, and ease-of-use,” said Doug Chandler, research director for Storage Services at IDC. “Online backup has become an attractive approach for many customers, with the advent of cheaper broadband access, users’ greater comfort level with Web-based services, and the growing business need for a second site for remote data protection purposes.”

Among key assumptions behind IDC’s forecast are the following:

• More than 50% of spending in this market will be in North America in earlier years, with other regions gaining share through 2011.
• Adoption by consumers and small businesses will dominate the market for several years, with slower adoption by medium-sized businesses and enterprises.
• Year-over-year growth will slow beginning in 2010, as services practices begin to standardize, pricing competition has an impact, the supplier community consolidates, and in some cases online backup becomes a built-in feature in other online/Web-based services offerings.

IDC’s study, Online Backup Services Forecast 2007 – 2011: A New Market Emerges (IDC #209868), presents a five-year forecast for the online backup services market, discusses key issues and offers guidance for providers.

To purchase this document, call IDC’s Sales hotline at 508-988-7988 or email sales@idc.com.

About IDC

IDC is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 900 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 90 countries worldwide. For more than 43 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world’s leading technology media, research, and events company. You can learn more about IDC by visiting www.idc.com.

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Remote Backup Systems, Inc – The online backup market is rapidly gaining strength as new players emerge and as the public’s acceptance of online data storage increases with it. Many new online backup entrepreneurs try to write their own software, incorrectly assuming that online backup software is simply file transfer software with a few bells and whistles.

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