Linksys Incorporates IBM Tivoli Data Protection Software Into Linksys by Cisco Small Businesses Network Storage Portfolio
Posted on April 17, 2008
Filed Under Security, Server
IRVINE, Calif., April 17 /PRNewswire/ — Linksys(R), a Division of
Cisco, the leading provider of VoIP, wireless and networking hardware for
the consumer and small business environments, today entered into an
agreement with IBM (NYSE: IBM) under which Linksys will incorporate IBM
Tivoli Continuous Data Protection (CDP) for Files software into the Linksys
by Cisco growing small business solutions product and services portfolio.
The Linksys by Cisco Continuous Data Protection for Files (LBACDP) solution
is designed to deliver automatic data back-up and restore functionality to
small business organizations, letting them focus on their businesses rather
than IT-related administrative tasks.
IBM Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files software is an
integrated recovery solution that is designed to provide data protection in
case of a corruption, user error, virus, or system failure. The IBM Tivoli
software installs and configures in minutes, and runs invisibly in the
background. It is part of a suite of products from IBM designed to protect
data and help maintain the integrity of IT environments.
Mind Your Data, Protect Your Business
An industry study(1) by the analyst firm The Diffusion Group surveyed
more than 1,000 small business organizations about their data storage
habits and revealed that nearly half of them conducted manual back-ups
based solely on habit, while only 4 to 5 percent relied on a continuous
data software application. This figure is surprising considering the
growing number of small businesses serving corporate or healthcare entities
that are required to follow strict Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) or Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliances.
The Linksys by Cisco solution is designed to automatically save files
either instantaneously or at scheduled intervals set by the user, which
relieves the burden of performing manual data back-ups and results in saved
time, increased productivity and fewer storage challenges.
“Regardless of the size of the business, data storage, protection and
security is incredibly important and should not be overlooked,” said David
Tucker, vice president, Linksys Connected Office Business Organization.
“Identifying the ideal data storage plan for any organization is an arduous
task. The Linksys solution helps to remove that guesswork with a tested and
proven solution, backed by a leading innovation from IBM, taking storage
requirements off their plates so they can focus on their business.”
“We are expanding the market for IBM software products and technologies
by making them key ingredients in a variety of products sold by other
companies,” said Daren Hanson, director of IBM OEM software sales. “More
than ever, software has become the central nervous system for all kinds of
consumer and business products. The Linksys CDP solution is an excellent
example of how companies are finding new opportunities for tapping IBM’s
software portfolio — whether it’s for IBM storage software, collaboration
tools, middleware or speech recognition technology in global positioning
systems — as a source of innovation through OEM agreements.”
Protecting Data is as Easy as Saying 3-15-25
The Linksys by Cisco solution is designed for quick and easy
implementation into virtually any network storage setting. Once the back-up
target is identified — whether it is an existing storage option or the
preferred Linksys by Cisco Network Storage Systems (NSS) solution which
offers up to a terabyte of storage, multiple performance features and
competitive pricing — the Linksys product is designed to automatically run
back-ups and save data to the specified target.
The CDP software solution will be available in three configurations
capable of supporting organizations with a workforce of 3 (LBACDP03), 15
(LBACDP15) or 25 users (LBACDP25). Once the software is loaded to the PC
and mapped to the appropriate Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, the
user simply designates what files will be saved on a continuous or
scheduled basis.
Even if the workforce is mobile, the solution is designed to be able to
support their storage protection needs by creating local backup copies that
are then replicated to network storage when the user is connected.
The CDP software suite has been developed with three levels of protection:
o Continuous Protection: Provides a real-time data protection solution
that instantaneously captures copies of files and sends them to a
back-up target. The solution allows users to specify as many as three
target backup/replication areas for high-priority files to help capture
every save of a file when it occurs to help protect against corruption,
file loss or system loss.
o Scheduled Protection: Files and email transmissions that are protected
via scheduling are copied to the remote storage area on a regular
schedule. Should access to the storage not be available during the
scheduled time, the CDP software will maintain an internal copy and
backup files once a network connection is established.
o Vaulted Protection: Vaulted files and folders cannot be modified or
deleted, so this option should be reserved for information that won’t
change or be deleted. These files are not backed-up since they are
stored on the NAS.
Since every version of a file is saved continuously, a company’s data
can be protected from viruses, file corruption, accidental deletion or even
data loss threats caused by natural disasters or power failure. With just a
few clicks of a mouse, users can restore files that have been corrupted or
accidentally deleted, back to any point in time — adding multiple layers
of defense against data loss.
Pricing and Availability
The Linksys by Cisco Continuous Data Protection for Files software
suite is available immediately through distribution, retailers, online
resellers and Value Added Resellers (VARs). The estimated street price for
the 3-users package (LBACDP03) is $149.99, 15-users package (LBACDP15) is
$674.99 and 25-users package (LBACDP25) is $999.99.
The CDP software suite also complements the Linksys by Cisco Business
Series of Network Storage Systems offering robust and competitive network
attached storage (NAS) solutions for small businesses or workgroups in
larger organizations.
The Linksys Edge
Linksys has elevated Business Series products to specifically appeal to
small business owners, high growth industries or those organizations that
merely want a robust solution that will continually perform. Linksys relies
on channel and distribution partners to provide end-users with the
solutions to help seamlessly integrate or create their own networking
requirements.
The Linksys by Cisco Business Series of products, one component of the
overall Cisco SMB offering, can provide an integrated approach to small
business networking. Through training, support, and the largest product
catalogue for networking, VoIP, storage and services, customers can find
the solutions they require backed by the largest networking provider in the
industry.
About Linksys
Founded in 1988, Linksys, a Division of Cisco Systems Inc., (Nasdaq:
CSCO) is the recognized global leader in voice, Wireless and Ethernet
networking for consumer, SOHO and small business users. Linksys is
dedicated to making networking easy and affordable for its customers,
offering innovative, award-winning products that seamlessly integrate with
a variety of devices and applications. Linksys provides award-winning
product support to its customers. For more information, visit
http://www.linksys.com
About IBM
For more information about IBM Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for
Files software, visit http://www-306.ibm.com/software/tivoli/products/. For
more information about IBM’s Software OEM Program, visit
http://www-306.ibm.com/software/data/info/partners/oem.html.
Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.
and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Other brands
and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders. Copyright (C) 2008 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
(1) Data extracted from The Diffusion Group: Data Backup Among Small
Business: Triggers & Types, white paper: 2006.
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