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APS Tech and Dantz Development Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership to Offer Retrospect Backup Software on All APS Tape Drives

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APS Tech, Inc. and Dantz Development Corporation have announced a strategic partnership to bundle Retrospect backup software with all APS tape drives, including both Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh versions. This partnership aims to provide customers with a robust and flexible backup solution that supports heterogeneous computing environments. According to Alex Bender, APS's storage product manager, "Our customers need a backup solution that can handle Mac and Windows computers alike, and Retrospect Backup delivers on that promise." The partnership allows APS customers to purchase tape drives with both versions of Retrospect software, providing greater value without increasing prices.

Key Takeaways:

  • The partnership between APS Tech and Dantz Development Corporation aims to provide customers with a robust and flexible backup solution that supports heterogeneous computing environments.
  • APS Tech will bundle both Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh versions of Retrospect backup software with all their tape drives.
  • The agreement allows APS customers to deliver greater value to their customers without increasing prices.
  • APS's storage product manager, Alex Bender, emphasized the need for a backup solution that can handle Mac and Windows computers alike, and Retrospect Backup delivers on that promise.
  • All packages will include Retrospect Desktop Backup for both Macintosh and Windows, while higher-end drives will include Retrospect Desktop Backup plus 5 Retrospect Clients.
  • Retrospect Clients are available separately in packs of 5, 10, 50, and 100.
  • The partnership represents an excellent value for APS's customers.
  • Retrospect Desktop Backup supports Mac OS, Windows 95/98, Windows NT Workstation, and Windows 2000 Professional.

Statistics:

  • APS tape drives including Retrospect Backup software are shipping now.
  • Several bundles are available, depending on the particular tape drive.
  • Allaps tape drives will include Retrospect Desktop Backup software.
  • Higher-end drives will include Retrospect Desktop Backup plus 5 Retrospect Clients.
  • Retrospect Desktop Backup supports Mac OS, Windows 95/98, Windows NT Workstation, and Windows 2000 Professional.

Sources:

  • APSTech, Inc. and Dantz Development Corporation Press Release, January 6, 2000.
  • Dantz Development Corporation, www.dantz.com.
  • Better Backup, www.betterbackup.com.
  • Apple Computer, Inc.
  • Microsoft Corporation.

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