KeepVault explained
KeepVault is an online backup service to perform online and local backups of Windows-based personal computers and servers. KeepVault uses a storage-based pricing model which allows it to offer unlimited users and devices under one account. The KeepVault technology uses end-to-end encryption and files can be accessed from other computers or via the web.[2] [3]
History
KeepVault was first created by Proxure in 2006.[4] In January 2012 Proxure was acquired by AuthenTec, Inc.[5] Following AuthenTec, Inc.’s acquisition by Apple, Inc.,[6] KeepVault was acquired by a group of the original developers and became an independent company.[7]
Products
Keepvault offers a Windows desktop application and a Windows Server Add-in, and has two plan types (Home and Professional) as well as free local backup.[8]
OEM Distribution
In 2007 KeepVault was an early OEM vendor for backup when Microsoft launched Windows Home Server.[9] KeepVault was shipped on the HP Data Vault and HP Mediasmart servers.[10]
Starting in 2013, the KeepVault Dashboard Add-in is preinstalled on the Western Digital Sentinel server series.[11] [12]
Backup Awareness Week
As a joint business and community effort KeepVault launched Backup Awareness Week in May of 2014.[13] “Backup Week” is designed to educate the public about the risks of data loss, and ways to protect their data.[14]
Criticism
In 2008 bloggers complained about the end of unlimited data plans.[15] Since then KeepVault has taken the position that unlimited plans are unsustainable.[16]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: KeepVault v4.20 adds support for the latest Windows Operating Systems. 12 September 2013.
- Web site: Features.
- Rick Broida, "Back up your media with KeepVault", LifeHacker, 02/06/2007
- http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/proxure-provides-unlimited-online-backup-for-windows-home-server-users-58689047.html "Proxure provides unlimited online backup for Windows Home Server users"
- http://www.rttnews.com/1794145/authentec-buys-proxure.aspx "AuthenTec Buys Proxure"
- https://www.reuters.com/article/us-authentec-acquisition-apple-idUSBRE86Q0KD20120727 "Apple buys mobile security firm AuthenTec for $356 million"
- http://www.keepvault.com/blog/2013/02/keepvault-change-of-ownership/ "KeepVault Change of Ownership"
- Web site: Download.
- https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/press/2007/nov07/11-04whslaunchpr.aspx "Windows Home Server Available Now to Help Families Protect, Connect and Share Their Digital Experiences"
- http://www.hp.com/united-states/consumer/everyday-computing/mediasmartserver/us/en/index.html, "HP MediaSmart Server and HP Data Vault"
- http://www.wdc.com/en/company/pressroom/releases/?release=c310c01e-4262-415b-994e-e2a91d037090 "New Rack-Mount Storage Server Connects, Protects and Enables Collaboration for Small Businesses"
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140502031944/http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/03/01/idUS131472+01-Mar-2012+BW20120301?irpc=969 "WD Adds AuthenTec`s KeepVault Offsite Data Storage to New WD Sentinel DX4000 Servers"
- http://www.prlog.org/12301642-backup-awareness-week-2014-launches-with-industry-wide-support.html "Backup Awareness Week 2014 launches with industry-wide support"
- Web site: About Backup Awareness Week . 2014-04-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140502002643/https://backupweek.com/about . 2014-05-02 . dead .
- Scott Lowe, "KeepVault's online backup service sees massive price increase... no word from company", TechRepublic, 03/12/2008
- http://www.keepvault.com/blog/2011/02/unlimited-online-backup-plans-sustainable/ "Are Unlimited Online Backup Plans Sustainable?"
