Ocster Data Backup Pro 4 ($39.90 or €39.90)

The volume of data stored on computers is growing by leaps and bounds with each passing day. And this data needs to be backed up regularly to prevent it from being lost to broken hard disks, viruses, etc. But whenever there is a system scan or file back up in process, the computer becomes lethargically slow and denies to work efficiently. Up to now there were no backup solutions that enabled data transfer smoothly without any hiccups.

However, times are changing now and so are solutions surrounding it. Ocster GmbH & Co. KG, German developer and distributor of online backup solutions, have created a niche space for themselves over the years. So have their solutions that cater to both consumers and businesses.

And the latest feather to their hat is the launch of a powerful feature called ‘automatic pausing’ with their backup product Ocster Backup Pro 4. It automatically pauses the backup processes when you need the full power of your computer. Automatic Pausing has been developed with the vital needs of PC users kept in mind. The solution monitors CPU load, I/O activity, and the resources other programs use and automatically pauses when it detects that it might slow things down. It also continuously monitors when other applications switch to full screen mode and pauses if they do. Also it detects and ignores background processes, so that the Backup is not paused by other background programs that the user does not interact with.

Ocster Backup Pro 4 is easy to use and can store backups on external hard disks and network drives, as well as on secure online backup storage. Apart from backing up files and folders, the software also features built-in support for backing up emails and calendars from Microsoft Outlook. But the best thing about it is that it actually requires no technical knowledge at all. With the software’s scheduled automatic backups you simply select what to back up and when and that’s it. The software will automatically keep your data safe.

Hauke Duden, CEO of Ocster says: “While designing new features and new solutions we always think of the consumer and keep the usability in mind. This foresight enables us to develop world class products that have created a niche space for themselves. With the latest feature to Ocster Backup Pro 4 we have reiterated our commitment to bring the best of the league services to our customers.”

Available for $39.90, Ocster Backup Pro4 supports Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 (the 64 Bit version of each operating system is also supported) with 512MB RAM and 125MB free space on hard disk.