KeepVault

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KeepVault
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Developer(s) KeepVault
Initial releaseNovember 2006;15 years ago (2006-11)
Stable release
4.20 / 12 September 2013;8 years ago (2013-09-12) [1]
Operating system Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, Windows Home Server, Windows Server Essentials, Windows Server
Available inEnglish
Type Online backup service
License Trialware
Website keepvault.com

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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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. [2] [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]

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References

  1. "KeepVault v4.20 adds support for the latest Windows Operating Systems" . Retrieved 12 September 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Features".
  3. Rick Broida, "Back up your media with KeepVault", LifeHacker, 02/06/2007
  4. "Proxure provides unlimited online backup for Windows Home Server users", Press Release, 11/05/2006
  5. "AuthenTec Buys Proxure"
  6. "Apple buys mobile security firm AuthenTec for $356 million", Reuters
  7. "KeepVault Change of Ownership", KeepVault Blog, 2/25/2013
  8. "Download".
  9. "Windows Home Server Available Now to Help Families Protect, Connect and Share Their Digital Experiences", 11/04/2007
  10. "HP MediaSmart Server and HP Data Vault", Support Page
  11. "New Rack-Mount Storage Server Connects, Protects and Enables Collaboration for Small Businesses", Western Digital press release
  12. "WD Adds AuthenTec`s KeepVault Offsite Data Storage to New WD Sentinel DX4000 Servers", Press Release, 03/01/2012
  13. "Backup Awareness Week 2014 launches with industry-wide support", Press Release, 03/27/2014
  14. "About Backup Awareness Week". Archived from the original on 2014-05-02. Retrieved 2014-04-30.
  15. Scott Lowe, "KeepVault's online backup service sees massive price increase... no word from company", TechRepublic, 03/12/2008
  16. "Are Unlimited Online Backup Plans Sustainable?", KeepVault Blog, 02/02/2012