DALLAS, Feb. 9 2005 /PRNewswire/ -- Web backup Setup Daily, Weekly or Monthly scheduled jobs. Synchronize folders between multiple locations, or create automated file transfer jobs. Jobs run automatically as a background service. Simple, wizard-based software is included with the WebAdvanced The WebAdvanced plan is ideal for data backup, for uploading a large amount of files to your remote storage space, for synchronizing folders between locations, and for drive-letter mapping with drag-and-drop and direct file open/save. WebAdvanced plans come with all of the features of the Individual Plan, plus the following capabilities: Automated, Scheduled Backups, Synchronization Local and Remote Folders, Resume Interrupted Transfers, Drag-and-Drop local files/folders into Backup Job Definition, Map a Network Drive Letter to your Account, Open/edit/save files directly from office applications, Drag-and-Drop files/folders to and from your Account, Direct FTP and SecureFTP (secure shell) Access to your Account using any standard, SFTP Application, Blowfish 128-bit Encryption, encrypting all files at the client computer, Workgroup SubAccounts (add any number of SubAccounts, starting with one). plan. company FilesAnywhere (http://www.FilesAnywhere.com) ups the ante on web-based file storage today, adding ten times the storage capacity to its plans at no extra cost. Benefits extend to all new and existing plans, including Individual, Backup Setup Daily, Weekly or Monthly scheduled jobs. Synchronize folders between multiple locations, or create automated file transfer jobs. Jobs run automatically as a background service. Simple, wizard-based software is included with the WebAdvanced plan., Workgroup This is the best solution for teams who need to store and share files between offices, from home or when traveling. Share Folders using Read-Only or Full permissions. Adding a SubAccount A SubAccount is simply an additional user account, which is associated with a Primary account. The Primary account pays for all SubAccounts, and manages the SubAccounts. Any user plan can be upgraded to a Workgroup plan simply by adding SubAccounts. With the WebAdvanced plan, you can add individual SubAccounts as needed. With the Web-only Account, you choose the size of your Workgroup in blocks of 5 users (including the Primary user). WebAdvanced plans are more cost-effective if you only need a couple of SubAccounts, and come with more features. The Web Account Workgroup (purchased in multiples of 5 users) is generally less expensive for 5 or more users, but does not come with the WebAdvanced features. unlocks special features: Media Streaming, full-text Search Search File/Folder Names, Text in Files, Metatag Keywords or Comments. Instantly search files in folders or account-wide. An available Index feature (included with all multi-user accounts) rapidly indexes all readable file content in the account, making word searches lightning-fast, even over thousands of files! Create your own keywords, then "tag" files to search by keyword. Index, and Online Viewer Skip the Download! Open documents directly and instantly online. Use the Online Viewer with all popular Office files. Zoom, Print, and scroll page Thumbnails. Share files with Guests, who can use the Viewer as well - no more compatibility issues! This Viewer works instantly in all web browsers (Windows, Mac, Linux). There is nothing to install. Share files with anyone - email recipients just click to view your files in the Online Viewer with no account needed. Index feature to image every page in every document in the entire account or in particular folders, preparing them for rapid viewing in the Online Viewer. Supported file formats include: DOC, XLS, CSV, WKS, WK3, VSD, PPT, PUB, MPP, PDF, TIF, JPG, GIF, BMP, TIF, PNG, plus other file formats compatible with these file formats. (the Online Viewer is available for all multi-user accounts). and Private Site The Private Site comes with all of the user features and collaboration features of the Workgroup Plan, plus the following additional Administrative capabilities: Branded Site with Company Logos, Web Administration Console for Advanced User Maintenance, Administrative Login to All User Accounts, Advanced Security Options, Group/Division Maintenance with Storage Quotas, Disk Space Utilization Report, Customizable Emails. The Private Site also offers the following additional WebAdvanced capabilities*, which are not available with the Workgroup plan: , Automated, Scheduled Backups, Synchronization Local and Remote Folders, Resume Interrupted Transfers, Drag-and-Drop local files/folders into Backup Job Definition, Map a Network Drive Letter to your Account, Open, edit and save files directly from office applications, Drag-and-Drop files/folders to and from your Account, Direct FTP and SFTP Access to your Account using any FTP Application, Blowfish 128-bit Encryption, encrypting all files at the client computer. *All Private Sites come with 2 linked WebAdvanced user accounts, and 2 licenses of the Handy Backup desktop application. WebAdvanced features can be added to any user account in the Private Site as an option. accounts. Users now get a full-featured 2GB Remote Backup Setup Daily, Weekly or Monthly scheduled jobs. Synchronize folders between multiple locations, or create automated file transfer jobs. Jobs run automatically as a background service. Simple, wizard-based software is included with the WebAdvanced plan. account for $8.95/month and the 5GB storage plan costs only $11.95/month. FilesAnywhere is still the value leader, with a 100MB value plan at $3.95/month. This latest move puts FilesAnywhere squarely in the lead among current web storage providers, based on both features and price.
FilesAnywhere also leads the pack in multi-user storage plans. The 5-user FilesAnywhere Workgroup This is the best solution for teams who need to store and share files between offices, from home or when traveling. Share Folders using Read-Only or Full permissions. Adding a SubAccount unlocks special features: Media Streaming, full-text Search Index, and Online Viewer. plan costs only $25 per month. The closest competitor is charging $99 more for their 5-user plan.
Storage levels are now increased for Private Sites. FilesAnywhere Private Sites target corporate teams, complete with company branding, web administration and advanced security features. Many Fortune 500 companies have adopted the FilesAnywhere Private Site for their employees and partners. Private Sites now offer 5GB of storage and 10 user licenses for $99/month.
In addition to the revised plans, FilesAnywhere recently upgraded its hardware, network and web interface to strengthen its reputation as a leader in performance. FilesAnywhere was rated by PC Magazine as having a "Well- designed, highly responsive Web interface. Competitively priced with unlimited bandwidth." Customer Don Keiber notes, "Your service is an incredible pleasure to use. Not only are the file transfers of my 500k spreadsheets 10 TIMES FASTER (than the two major competitors), but your service is remarkably reliable too. From the day I signed up my files are just there, sitting in the background, waiting for my use. That's just perfect!"
With Google introducing a large capacity email service, both Microsoft and Yahoo email services responded by increasing their disk storage limits without additional cost to users. What email services lack, however, is an organized file folder structure for storing and sharing documents, not to mention PC backup Setup Daily, Weekly or Monthly scheduled jobs. Synchronize folders between multiple locations, or create automated file transfer jobs. Jobs run automatically as a background service. Simple, wizard-based software is included with the WebAdvanced plan. features.
FilesAnywhere adds guest File Share and Dropbox Have you ever needed to receive a large file from somebody, but it was too large for email? With a Dropbox, you can accept files of any size, from anyone, securely. Just right-click any folder and choose "Create File Dropbox" and enter an email address. An email is sent with a simple web link, guiding guests through the Upload. Someone who does not have a login account here can still upload files to your account. The Dropbox feature lets you select any folder and allow anyone to upload files into that folder, without viewing or modifying any of the existing folder contents. When combined with the "Send Files" FileShare f FileShare is a fantastic feature that allows you to share files securely with anyone, even non-members. Just select any file or folder, then type the email addresses of the people you would like to share the files with. An email is sent with a simple web link, prompting your guests to Download any shared files. Also see the Dropbox feature.eature, you can create virtually any combination of sharing that you need for your files and folders on. link features. Guest recipients can upload and download files or folders via an encrypted email link, and no signup is required. This makes FilesAnywhere incredibly useful for sending and receiving large files. Features also include: scheduled Internet backup Setup Daily, Weekly or Monthly scheduled jobs. Synchronize folders between multiple locations, or create automated file transfer jobs. Jobs run automatically as a background service. Simple, wizard-based software is included with the WebAdvanced plan., folder synchronization, network drive letter access, FTP access, file sharing links, upload links, multi-user version control Version Control provides a structure for working on files in a team, along with detailed tracking, alerts, and the ability to open any prior version of a file. with checkin/checkout The method of Checking files In and Checking them Out, for editing. This is the main feature activated when you turn on Version Control for a folder., version history with unlimited file versions, photo album Create your own albums of photos and other media and files. Saving this as an Album converts it to a File View, and you can create as many virtual Albums as you wish from the original file locations. For more, see File Views. sharing, a client desktop application that allows drag-and-drop Login and click the "Multi-Upload" tab in to reveal the "Upload Drop Pad". Simply drag and drop anything you want onto this box, and it will start uploading immediately to your account. This tool is fast, reliable, "firewall-friendly", and works in all web browsers, using Windows, Mac or Linux. Another method available for drag-and-drop Uploads and Downloads is the WebFolder feature. Refer to the WebFolder User Guide in Help Contents. along with "silent" background file transfers and unlimited uploads and downloads with no bandwidth restrictions.
FilesAnywhere offers free, full-featured trials of all storage plans with no obligation.
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Established in 1999, FilesAnywhere provides online storage for all sizes of businesses and individuals. FilesAnywhere makes remote file storage simple,
secure and fast. Plans start at $3.95, with 2GB Remote Backup Setup Daily, Weekly or Monthly scheduled jobs. Synchronize folders between multiple locations, or create automated file transfer jobs. Jobs run automatically as a background service. Simple, wizard-based software is included with the WebAdvanced plan. plans at $8.95. Multi-user plans start at $25.
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