Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Deploys Bitcasa

3 Hong Kong, the mobile operation of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Ltd (HTHKH) announced 3 Super Cloud, a multi-platform cloud storage service, powered by Bitcasa, Inc.

3 Hong Kong is the world’s first operator to use Bitcasa’s Turn-key Drive to power 3 Super Cloud. The service offers 3 Hong Kong customers secure cloud storage so they can store, share, and stream their data from any device.

“Consumers are creating more content than ever before on their mobile devices. But this content is often trapped on their mobile, and it takes time to backup with each change of handset,” said Jennifer Tan, COO, HTHKH. “We have partnered with Bitcasa to help our customers better manage their digital lives with a secure “3” branded cloud storage service, which was seamlessly integrated as an option in our tariff plans.“

The new 3 Super cloud storage service provides 3 Hong Kong subscribers with a cloud storage service including applications for iOS and Android devices, as well as Mac, Windows, and web portal access. The service features Bitcasa’s block-level, client-side encryption for data security, as well as caching technology and local region storage for enhanced performance.

“Bitcasa has the technology and scale to provide device makers and mobile carriers with secure, cloud storage services, which allow them to maintain ownership of their customers and brand,” said Bitcasa CEO, Brian Taptich. “Through our global partnership with Hutchison Telecom, its operating companies such as 3 Hong Kong will have the ability to quickly increase customer loyalty through offering customers a trusted source for storing and accessing their digital content.“

3 Hong Kong will offer its subscribers three service tiers: 20GB, 100GB and 1,000GB cloud storage for a monthly fee of HK$28, HK$48 and HK$78 respectively. The charges will be included as a line item on the monthly bill. The service will be available on 22 October. 3 Super Cloud mobile apps will initially be made available via the Google Play, Apple App Store as well as the 3 Hong Kong website.

Bitcasa Turn-key DriveBitcasa’s Turn-key Drive solution is part of the Bitcasa Cloud Platform, which is designed for device makers, mobile carriers, service providers, ISVs and VARs. It reduces the time and resources required to bring branded cloud storage services to market, while allowing partners to own user data and brand experience.

It also offers users:

• Anytime, anywhere access to data: Users can store data once in the cloud and can view, stream or download any type of file on any device.
• Privacy: Bitcasa’s client-side encryption secures data before it leaves the user’s device so only the end-user has access to their digital content.
• Backup and share: It gives users the ability to backup their data, as well as securely share it with others using links and social media.