LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Windstream Corp. (NYSE: WIN), a high-speed Internet, phone and digital
TV provider, announced today its new online backup and file sharing
service designed for residential and small business customers.
In a recent Parks Associates survey, 43 percent of U.S. households were
creating their own digital content and capturing digital memories to be
stored and shared with family and friends. Unfortunately, only 6 percent
of broadband households are backing up their files to a safe and secure
remote location, according to additional research from Parks Associates.
With vulnerable computers and customers' growing volumes of files,
Windstream recognized the need for an easy, affordable way to secure,
store and share important digital assets.
"We chose Radialpoint's comprehensive solution because it aligned with
Windstream's vision of providing services that customers want with
simple, easy-to-use technology," said Roger Woziwodzki, vice president
of strategic business development at Windstream. "Providing customers
with Windstream's Online Backup service ensures that their digital media
and files are safeguarded and preserved."
Windstream's Online Backup consists of two integrated components. The
Backup Manager provides safe online storage of multiple users' important
files, including photos, videos, music and documents, and makes
restoration an easy process in the event of data loss. Another key
feature, the Personal Media Manager, allows Windstream broadband
customers to conveniently access their files from anywhere they have an
Internet connection and share content with family and friends.
"We are pleased to partner with Windstream, a company that shares our
vision of the digital home in providing a portfolio of value-added
services that enhance a customer's technology experience," said Singu
Srinivas, vice president sales and marketing at Radialpoint.
Windstream Online Backup is now available to residential and small
business customers where Windstream broadband service is available.
Customers can bundle the product with Windstream's Security Suite
service.
About Windstream
Windstream Corporation is an S&P 500 company that provides digital
phone, high-speed Internet and high-definition video and entertainment
services to residential and business customers in 16 states. The company
has approximately 3 million access lines and about $3.2 billion in
annual revenues. Windstream is ranked 4th in the 2009 BusinessWeek 50
ranking of the best performing U.S. companies. For more information
about Windstream, visit www.windstream.com.
About Radialpoint
Radialpoint is expanding the revenue potential of Internet Service
Providers (ISPs) worldwide through its managed service and support
solutions for the digital home. Radialpoint solutions allow ISPs to take
on the role of "IT Manager," by providing a fully-integrated suite of
services that feature easy to use and effective management and support
solutions designed for consumers. More than 50 million Internet
subscribers worldwide have access to software and services from
Radialpoint to protect, optimize and maintain their Internet-connected
systems. Radialpoint customers now include some of the world's largest
service providers, such as BT, Verizon, AT&T, Virgin Media, Bell Canada,
Cox Communications, Comcast and Sky. Radialpoint is one of Canada's 50
Best Managed Companies, one of Montreal's Top 15 Employers, and a
three-time recipient of the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 award for the
fastest growing technology companies.
Radialpoint is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in
Boston, Toronto and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.radialpoint.com.