Partnership with China Telecom and HiNet offers data recovery as a monthly subscription
service
Irvine, CA — October 12, 2005 —
FarStone Technology, Inc., a software developer of security solutions and performance
utilities for PCs and networks has announced two new partnerships with international
service providers to deliver Personal Disaster Recovery™ to over 8 million Internet
subscribers in China and Taiwan.
FarStone has signed
agreements with China Telecom Ltd. and HiNet Internet Services (Taiwan) to offer personal
disaster recovery to over 8.3 million customers as a monthly subscription service. Seeking
to build their subscriber bases and premium services to grow revenues beyond standard
subscriptions, FarStone will provide both ISPs with RestoreIT xSP software technology,
program development, and other services.
As one of the
fastest growing Internet geographies in the world, the Asia/Pacific market leads the world
in high-speed Internet access. “We see penetration into this region as an important
part of our strategy to make recovery software as pervasive as antivirus software. Both
China Telecom and HiNet were seeking differentiators that will provide a new revenue stream
and increase subscriber retention, said Tom Fedro, executive vice president of sales,
marketing and operations, FarStone. Additionally, our personal disaster recovery software
reduces expenses by providing a quick and simple solution to get subscribers up and running
again after a virus infection or computer crash.”
Specifically designed for ISPs, Internet portals and broadband providers, RestoreIT xSP
provides an easy solution for restoring data and files lost or damaged due to computer
errors, viruses or other common mishaps. The software enables ISPs to offer value-added
services to increase customer retention and to generate more revenue as well as reduce tech
support costs for recovering data and systems.
FarStone
will be demonstrating RestoreIT xSP later this month at ISPCON Fall 2005 in Santa Clara on
October 18 – 20th.
About
RestoreIT xSP RestoreIT xSP is a customizable software solution that provides instant
Personal Disaster Recovery (PDR) to online service provider and portal (xSP) subscribers. A
proven, value-added offering, RestoreIT xSP empowers subscribers to instantly recover from
annoying pop ups, destructive viruses and spyware or malicious hacker attacks. The product
enables users to recover lost, deleted or overwritten files. In addition, users can restore
their network from a configuration or network setting error or faulty software
installations — virtually any system problem — even when
Windows® won’t boot.
While providing on
-demand PDR for the subscriber, the key benefits to the service provider integrating
RestoreIT xSP include:
- A competitive advantage
and key differentiator
- Reduced churn and increased subscriber loyalty
- An additional revenue stream
- A measurable reduction of subscriber
support expenses
RestoreIT xSP is easy to use from
either a local or web-based interface. The product incorporates a flexible design and is
readily customized to suit the xSP’s specific requirements. RestoreIT xSP’s
functionality is linked to the service provider’s subscription billing and license
manager which allows for multiple revenue models including a monthly subscription and an
on-demand service offering.
About FarStone
Founded in 1993, FarStone Technology is a leading developer of PC and
network-based digital content security, replication and management solutions. FarStone is
an ISO 9001 certified software publisher holding multiple technology patents. The
technology was created to enable computer users to achieve maximum productivity through
improved security and performance. Headquartered in Irvine, CA, the company licenses its
software to corporations, small businesses, educational institutions and consumers
worldwide. FarStone’s global technology partners include Intel, NEC, Phoenix
Technologies and Toshiba.
Media Contact
Bob Menzies
Lages & Associates
(949)453-8080
Bob@lages.com
