Leading Macintosh Backup and Restore Application Now Offers Native Mac OS X Support
ORINDA, CA-March 26, 2002-Dantz Development Corporation, a premier provider of backup and restore software, announced today that Dantz Retrospect® Backup v5.0, one of the most eagerly awaited software applications for Mac OS X, is now shipping. With several editions and continued support for Mac OS 9, Dantz Retrospect Backup v5.0 is the only comprehensive backup software suite available for Mac OS X.
"Nearly every Macintosh ships with an incredibly reliable, multi-purpose CD-RW drive or SuperDrive," said Tony Barbagallo, Dantz's vice president of marketing. "To take full advantage of the potential of these drives, users need equally reliable backup and restore software. Dantz Retrospect Backup v5.0 is the backup strategy that Mac users need, and it supports the storage hardware that they already own."
"More and more Mac users are using Mac OS X full-time because companies like Dantz are bringing great applications and tools to the platform," said Ron Okamoto, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. "Whether it's an iPhoto library, an iMovie archive, or a design firm's top project, Mac users can count on Dantz Retrospect Backup v5.0 to restore critical files quickly, reliably, and accurately."
Designed to protect Mac OS X systems with absolute accuracy and reliability, Dantz Retrospect Backup v5.0 properly backs up and restores all Mac OS X files and information, including both the data and resource forks of multi-part files, HFS+ metadata, UNIX-style permissions and group ownership, and hard-linked files. Automatic scheduling ensures that backups run even when no Mac OS X user is logged in, and Retrospect client software allows entire networks of Macs to be backed up and restored across the LAN.
Dantz Retrospect Backup v5.0 supports more storage devices than any other backup software available for the Mac OS. Hard disk drives, Apple CD-RW drives, CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drives, SuperDrives and other writable and rewritable DVD drives, tape drives and libraries, and removable cartridge drives are all supported by version 5.0.
PRODUCT LINEUP, AVAILABILITY, AND PRICING
Dantz Retrospect Backup v5.0 in English is now shipping to distributors and should be available through catalogs and resellers during the first week of April. For the first time, upgrades to Dantz Retrospect Backup v5.0 will also be offered through popular catalogs and resellers. New product and upgrades are available immediately from the Dantz online store at www.dantz.com.
French, German, and Japanese language versions will be available in the second quarter. International customers who require the capabilities of Dantz Retrospect Backup v5.0 today may purchase English language product now, then obtain a free upgrade to the matching localized language product once it becomes available.
For a limited time, Dantz is offering edition upgrades for users who require the more advanced capabilities in Retrospect Workgroup Backup and Retrospect Server Backup, such as for backing up a Mac OS X Server. Product edition upgrades are available for a limited time through the Dantz website.
Dantz Retrospect Backup v5.0 is available in four editions, offering complete data protection for both individuals and businesses.
Retrospect Express Backup Designed for basic personal backup to hard disk, removable cartridge drives, CD-R/RW drives, and DVD drives, Retrospect Express Backup is priced at $79 SRP-perfect for the home user. Upgrades from previous versions are $19.95.
Retrospect Desktop Backup Providing professional backup features for a single workstation, Retrospect Desktop Backup adds powerful filtering capabilities plus support for tape drives and autoloaders with up to eight slots. Retrospect Clients software may be added to back up a small network. Retrospect Desktop Backup is priced at $249 SRP. Upgrades from previous versions are $99.95.
Retrospect Workgroup Backup With 20 cross-platform client licenses, advanced multi-subnet networking, and support for a single local AppleShare or Mac OS X Server, Retrospect Workgroup Backup is designed to meet the needs of small offices and networks. Support for high-end tape drives and tape libraries are built-in, and priced at $499 SRP. Upgrades from previous versions are $199.95.
Retrospect Server Backup New with version 5.0, Retrospect Server Backup is designed to meet the data protection needs of larger networks. Dantz's flagship product provides backups for multiple AppleShare and Mac OS X Servers, includes 100 cross-platform client licenses, and is priced at $799 SRP. Edition upgrades from the Desktop and Workgroup editions are available for a limited time at $349.95.
ABOUT DANTZ
Dantz Development Corporation is a leading worldwide provider of backup and restore software. Since 1984, Dantz Retrospect Backup products have earned numerous awards protecting business critical information on servers, desktops and notebooks. The company's patented technologies provide the reliability and efficiency that companies depend upon for business continuance. Customers of Dantz include small to mid size businesses as well as workgroups and departments of larger companies such as Apple, British Telecom, Motorola, Nortel, Pixar, and Walt Disney. Dantz is a privately held company located in Orinda, California and backed by leading venture capital firms Mobius Venture Capital, ARCH Venture Partners and Madrona Venture Group. For more information, please visit www.dantz.com or call +1 925.253.3000.
