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]
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| Developer(s) | KeepVault |
|---|---|
| Initial release | November 2006 |
| Stable release | 4.20
/ 12 September 2013[1] |
| Operating system | Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Windows Home Server, Windows Server Essentials, Windows Server |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Online backup service |
| License | Trialware |
| Website | keepvault |
History
editKeepVault 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
editKeepvault 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.[2][8]
OEM Distribution
editIn 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
editAs 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
editIn 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "KeepVault v4.20 adds support for the latest Windows Operating Systems". Retrieved 12 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Features".
- ^ Rick Broida, "Back up your media with KeepVault", LifeHacker, 02/06/2007
- ^ "Proxure provides unlimited online backup for Windows Home Server users", Press Release, 11/05/2006
- ^ "AuthenTec Buys Proxure"
- ^ "Apple buys mobile security firm AuthenTec for $356 million", Reuters
- ^ "KeepVault Change of Ownership", KeepVault Blog, 2/25/2013
- ^ "Download".
- ^ "Windows Home Server Available Now to Help Families Protect, Connect and Share Their Digital Experiences", 11/04/2007
- ^ "HP MediaSmart Server and HP Data Vault", Support Page
- ^ "New Rack-Mount Storage Server Connects, Protects and Enables Collaboration for Small Businesses", Western Digital press release
- ^ "WD Adds AuthenTec`s KeepVault Offsite Data Storage to New WD Sentinel DX4000 Servers", Press Release, 03/01/2012
- ^ "Backup Awareness Week 2014 launches with industry-wide support", Press Release, 03/27/2014
- ^ "About Backup Awareness Week". Archived from the original on 2014-05-02. Retrieved 2014-04-30.
- ^ Scott Lowe, "KeepVault's online backup service sees massive price increase... no word from company", TechRepublic, 03/12/2008
- ^ "Are Unlimited Online Backup Plans Sustainable?", KeepVault Blog, 02/02/2012