Symantec Online Backup
Online remote backup service
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Symantec Online Backup[1][2] is an online remote backup service that provides businesses with a system for backing up and storing computer files over the Internet. It was released in February, 2008 on the Symantec Protection Network platform.
| Symantec Online Backup | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Symantec |
| Initial release | Feb 2008 |
| Operating system | Windows Server 2003 Vista, XP, 2000 |
| Platform | Windows |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Online backup service |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www.spn.com |
Symantec entered the online backup market in 2008 by acquiring SwapDrive, a privately held online storage company, for $123 million.[3] The acquisition strengthened Symantec's services offerings in the Norton consumer portfolio and helped consumers manage data across their devices.[3]
Symantec Online Backup is an example of cloud computing or SaaS (software as a service).
In June 2008, Symantec also acquired Altiris, a provider of IT management solutions, to further enhance its online backup and storage offerings. [4]
Sales for Symantec Online Backup was discontinued in January 2010.
See also
- Symantec Backup Exec - on-premises backup and recovery software for small to medium enterprises
