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Paragon Software Readies Snapshot Technology for Mac OS X
(Market Wire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) IRVINE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/02/09 --
It's simply a question of time -- made of moving
parts, hard drives will fail sooner or later. The innate fallibility of
the hard drive requires that Mac and PC users alike have a backup plan. A
point-in-time copy of data, known as a "snapshot," is an ideal solution to
completely and safely backup a computer, and has been in use on
Windows-based operating systems for years. Paragon Software Group (PSG), the technology leader in
innovative data security and data management solutions, is preparing to
make this technology available to Mac users in the consumer space as well
as business professionals, with the introduction of its Snapshot for Mac
OS X -- now in beta testing.
Human error, malicious software, deleted, or corrupted files due to
viruses, accidentally deleted or overwritten files, installations or
updates gone wrong, system or hardware failure -- the list of maladies that
can befall a computer is long. Current backup solutions available to Mac
users only back up individual files. Paragon created Snapshot for Mac OS X
to give users a more complete solution, offering real-time protection for
the whole system at the sector level. Snapshot technology combined with a
sector level backup methodology enables complete system backups and
immediate recovery when required; the solution also supports open file
backup with the ability to back up a file that is open in the application
it was created in.
Positioned between Apple's Time Machine and SMB-level backup and recovery
solutions, Paragon's Snapshot for Mac OS X ensures the comprehensive
security and the integrity of both data and system. With snapshot
technology and sector level backup, users can successfully back up complex
data structures, like databases, at the touch of a button. While Time
Machine guarantees the integrity of individual files, Paragon's Snapshot
for Mac OS X is complementary, guaranteeing the integrity of the complete
system.
"Paragon's Snapshot for Mac OS X is simply a better way to protect data and
provide peace of mind to our users," noted Tom Fedro, president of Paragon
Software Group, Americas. "This technology provides a truly easy to use
solution for the computer novice and is a solid addition to our
comprehensive Drive Backup portfolio of products that offer the ultimate in
data security, storage and management for PCs, servers and networks."
Snapshot for Mac OS X features a simple, user friendly interface designed
with the most inexperienced user in mind. In the event the system is
damaged or otherwise unbootable, a backup image of the system volume can be
used to restore the computer immediately. After creating a backup image,
all of the system and data files can be restored in one simple operation --
greatly reducing the time it traditionally takes to get the user back up
and productive.
File systems supported by Paragon's Snapshot for Mac OS X include Mac OS
Standard, Mac OS Extended, FAT, and NTFS (when Paragon NTFS for Mac OS
software has already been installed).
Paragon's Snapshot for Mac OS X is now in beta testing and is available for
download at http://www.paragon-software.com/home/snapshot-mac. For more
information on Paragon's products, please visit http://www.paragon-software.com/.
About Paragon Software Group
Paragon Software Group is an innovative software developer focused on two
dynamic growth markets. The company's comprehensive product line for the
data storage market addresses the needs of data security, storage and
management for PCs, servers and networks. A second portfolio of products
focuses on mobile productivity applications for handheld devices. Founded
in 1994, Paragon Software has offices in the USA, Germany, Japan, and
Russia delivering its solutions to consumers, small business and enterprise
clients worldwide through a network of Value Added Resellers, distributors
and OEMs as well as online through the company website. Paragon Software
provides technology to a host of world class companies and partners
including Cisco, Dell, Toshiba, NEC, Siemens, Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia,
and more. For more information please visit the company website at
www.paragon-software.com.
Paragon Software is a trademark of Paragon Software Group. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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