Arkeia Previews Network Backup Version 7.0

Arkeia Software
previewed the latest release of Arkeia Network Backup, software with
seamless data protection for large enterprises with distributed data.

Arkeia
Network Backup version 7.0 delivers features to optimize data
protection for complex and distributed enterprises such as those with
remote or branch offices. Integral to version 7.0 is a new federated
data protection architecture, full integration with EdgeFort
appliances, a redesigned graphical user interface, enhanced Virtual
Tape Library, and extended platform support.

Key new features include:
– Federated
Data Protection architecture with centralized management of multiple
instances of Arkeia    Network Backup software, facilitating global
backup and recovery policies and comprehensive control of remote office
data
– Seamless
integration with Arkeia EdgeFort appliances, enabling the ideal
deployment of hardware, software and/or appliances from the data center
to the remote branch
– Completely
redesigned Web 2.0-based user interface with online help and wizards,
making it easy to install, configure, and manage
– Enhanced
Virtual Tape Library (VTL) to provide the highest level of granularity
on how files, directories, and tapes are managed
– Extended platform support including, Novell OES 2, Mandriva 2008, Windows Server 2008, and Mac OS X Leopard on Intel

"Arkeia
Network Backup is a huge step forward for managing distributed data
protection in the enterprise," said Jeff Boles, Analyst and Director of
Technology Validation Services at the Taneja Group. "Remote office data
protection has always been a challenge for storage managers. Arkeia’s
distributed, centrally managed Network Backup v7 is changing the
equation by making it easy for organizations to maintain consistent
protection policies, and rapidly protect and recover data in the right
place, at the right speed."

Arkeia Network Backup Version 7.0 starts at $800 per backup server and
will be generally available in December. A trial download will be
available at: http://www.arkeia.com/v7.

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