Using new auto-run technology developed by Seagate Software Consumer Products Group (CPG) for MO, as well as other removable media devices, the new solution (offered by Mitsubishi Chemical), automatically launches a backup of the users` system when the MO disc (which contains a media-based backup application) is inserted into the MO drive.
"As a clear backup leader for Microsoft Windows 3.x, Windows NT Workstation, Windows 95 and now Windows 98 operating systems, Seagate Software is the ideal backup software vendor to deliver media-based backup to the Japanese market," said Kazuhiko Nishikawa , manager,Information Storage Products Department, Mitsubishi Chemical. "The Company`s new removable media auto-run technology makes backup activities fast, simple and affordable for customers using the Mitsubishi Chemical MO drive."
"Seagate Software is pleased to partner with Mitsubishi Chemical as the first OEM to deliver our media-based application with auto-run technology," said Marshall Barton, general manager, Seagate Software, CPG. "The `Autoprotect` product illustrates the market requirement for enhanced ease-of-use and hands-free operation."
Seagate Software Adds Complete Backup and Storage to MO
The recently-signed OEM agreement with Mitsubishi Chemical, also the owner of Verbatim (a world leader in data storage hardware, media and solutions) enables the Seagate Software backup application (based on the award-winning Seagate Backup Exec) to be distributed on Mitsubishi Chemical MO media. The solution allows users of Mitsubishi`s MO media to automatically back-up their data by simply inserting the backup-enabled MO disc into the drive. The backup software is resident on the magneto optical media and does not have to be previously installed on the user`s hard drive. Mitsubishi Chemical offers the Windows 98 and Windows 95 Autoprotect product initially to the Japanese market only.
The Autoprotect software compression feature can increase MO disc capacity so that up to an entire hard drive (1.3 GB) may be stored on a single disc. For larger hard drives, the disc-spanning feature allows controlled distribution over two or more pieces of media.
For more information regarding Mitsubishi Chemical MO media and Autoprotect, please contact Mitsubishi Chemical at: 31-19, Shiba 5 Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108; Telephone: 03-5484-3928 Facsimile: 03-5484-3958YW
For more information about Seagate Software, Consumer Product Group, contact the San Luis Obispo, Calif. office at: 708 Fiero Commerce Park, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401; Phone: (805) 782-4132; FAX: (805) 544-0345.
Editors Note
About Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC)
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation is one of the world`s leading manufacturers of information storage products as well as chemical products. In a line-up of information storage products, MCC is marketing various products such as floppy disks, magnetic tapes, hard disk media, 130mm and 90mm MO disks, 130mm WORM disks and CD-R and CD-RW disks. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation recorded sales of approximately $14 bil. For 1996 ended March 31, 1997 on a consolidated basis, and employs around 30,000.
About Seagate Software
Seagate Software, a subsidiary of Seagate Technology, Inc., develops tools and applications for Enterprise Information Management (EIM); the solution for the growing need of corporations for superior information delivery, analysis and availability. Seagate Software`s diverse technology and breadth of leading products -- including the award-winning Seagate Backup Exec, Seagate Crystal Info, Seagate Crystal Reports, Seagate Desktop Management Suite, Seagate Holos, Seagate Manage Exec and Seagate WinINSTALL -- make it uniquely qualified to deliver EIM with an integrated infrastructure. Seagate Software has established strategic relationships with Compaq, Hewlett-Packard Company, IBM, Informix, Microsoft, Netscape, Novell, Oracle, PeopleSoft and other industry leaders, and markets its products worldwide, through distributors, value-added resellers, systems integrators, retailers, and OEMs. Seagate Software`s home page address on the World Wide Web is http://www.seagatesoftware.com.
Seagate Technology, Inc. (NYSE:SEG) is a leading provider of technology and products enabling people to store, access, and manage information. The Company is committed to providing best-in-class products to help people get information when, where and how they want it. Seagate is the world`s largest manufacturer of disc drives, magnetic discs and read-write heads, an innovator in tape drives, and a leading developer of Enterprise Information Management software. Seagate can be found around the globe and on the World Wide Web at http://www.seagate.com.
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