SINGAPORE, June 29, 2012 (Press-News.org) Dropmysite just inked the deal to complete the acquisition of OrbitFiles.com, a cloud backup and sharing solution website. With this purchase, Dropmysite adds a database of 235,000 signups and the wealth of their experience to its existing 676,000 users.
Dropmysite, the most comprehensive email backup, website backup and database backup solution in the cloud owns Dropmysite.com, Dropmyemail.com, and now OrbitFiles.com. OrbitFiles.com is an US-based website that has been performing cloud backup for almost 6 years. It will be absorbed into Dropmysite, for an undisclosed sum, to further improve its existing products and enlarge its user base.
"This acquisition will allow us to leapfrog forward in our product roadmap," beamed Vinoaj Vijeyakumaar, Head of Product Development at Dropmysite.
This move to add more users to the service will also allow the development team to survey experienced backup users to hone existing backup products and to perfect future ones that are in the pipeline.
"Our current growth is based mostly on first time backup users. With OrbitFiles' established domain and huge user database, we will gain credibility and seasoned backup users, "says Vijeyakumaar.
He goes on to say, "The feedback on user experience and user interface that we will gain will be invaluable as we proceed to build our next products."
By incorporating OrbitFiles.com, Dropmysite will not only continue but also improve on what made OrbitFiles.com successful in the first place. OrbitFiles.com's users were promised easy and simple backup functions that they are accustomed to by downloading different backup programs. Dropmysite will be able to seamlessly replace that with its 2-click backup process, but without an additional program to download.
Also, the purchase of a US-based website will improve visibility for Dropmysite in North America. Over the next few weeks, Dropmysite aims to convert the majority of OrbitFiles.com's signups over to users. Previously, the biggest market for Dropmysite has been Asia (largely due to India and Indonesia) followed by South America. As a large proportion of OrbitFiles.com's signups are in the US and Canada, who are now to be added to Dropmysite, North America will likely becomes its 2nd biggest market.
The other benefit for snapping up OrbitFiles was to divert its site traffic to Dropmysite. In the recent past, OrbitFiles.com received glowing reviews from Lifehacker.com, Gizmodo and Downloadsquad.com. This good press allowed the word to spread and it grew rapidly to its current size. At one point, OrbitFiles.com was even in discussions to be bought out by Google. The domain, orbitfiles.com, will now be directed to www.dropmyemail.com.
In the grand scheme of things, Dropmysite is signaling its intent to expand further in the cloud backup space with this acquisition. Currently backing up 170 million emails daily or 18TBs of memory and counting, it would be imminent that the 1 million-user threshold will be crossed. This will establish Dropmysite's desire to backup the Internet not just as a lofty goal to be achieved but also as a guarantee for the future.
About Dropmysite
Dropmysite is a company that backs up the Internet, with a focus on backing up Cloud data, such as websites, emails, chat, social media, and more. The company has developed and launched two websites: Dropmysite.com and Dropmyemail.com. The latter is a Cloud-to-Cloud backup solution for Emails: a freemium consumer service that lets you backup email, contacts, chat and calendars, automatically. It is a simple and secure process that works with almost all platforms, including backup Yahoo, backup Hotmail and Gmail.
Users are given storage space for free. Users can then purchase up to 10GB monthly/annual, priced as: 5GB - Pro 5, $0.99 per month or $ 9.99 per year; 10GB - Pro 10, $1.99 per month or $19.99 per year. Users who invite friends receive an additional 2GB.
It was launched on 1 March 2012 at DEMO Asia, the leading event for the best and brightest companies to launch to a global audience, and awarded the "DemoGURU" and "Freedom" Award. It was also selected as a success case study for Amazon Web Services. You can see the video here: http://aws.amazon.com/apac/leancloud/
Since then, Dropmysite has been featured on Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, Business Times and CNBC. The company was selected amongst the Top 10 startups at the recent Echelon 2012. It was also hailed by e27 as the "fastest growing startup in Asia".
Seed funding for Dropmyemail.com has been provided by Crystal Horse Investments, Stanley Street Labs and individual investors.
Dropmyemail provides a simple service to back up emails and be able to migrate emails from one provider to another. It's a free and simple two-click signup process to get you going. Add the mail accounts to back emails or migrate emails and you are safe. For more information, please visit www.dropmyemail.com.
Dropmysite Acquires OrbitFiles to Increase User Base Closer to Critical Mass of 1 Million
Dropmysite, the most comprehensive email, website and database backup solution in the cloud now owns US-based cloud backup website, OrbitFiles.com, to further improve its existing products and enlarge its user base.
2012-06-29
ELSE PRESS RELEASES FROM THIS DATE:
Bank of Mum and Dad Burdened by Generation Rent and Worry for Their Financial Future
2012-06-29
The struggles facing young people as they try to get onto the property ladder are impacting the financial future of their parents and families. In-depth research conducted by Halifax, the UK's largerst first time buyer lender, and the NatCen Social Research shows:
- Half of 20-45 year olds think that Britain will become a nation of renters within a generation
- The reliance on the Bank of Mum and Dad leaves a third of parents concerned for their own financial future
- Just 14% of non homeowners between 20-45 years old are actively saving for a deposit
- Only 8% of ...
As Decks Age, Dangerous Collapses Are on the Rise
2012-06-29
With summer just beginning and the Fourth of July quickly approaching, many people are relishing their time outdoors, grilling and lounging with friends and family on outdoor decks. Given the season, it is important for people to be aware of their surroundings and take proper precautions when it comes to deck safety.
The number of deck collapses has been increasing rapidly in recent years, often resulting in personal injuries and even death.
According to the North American Deck and Railing Association, or NADRA, at least 30 people died between 2000 and 2008 as a result ...
Sex Offenders Fight for their Right to Use Social Media
2012-06-29
Registering and monitoring sex offenders has long been a national issue. Child safety advocates, legislators and law enforcement all believe that sex offenders pose a serious threat public safety, especially to children. Because of that, offenders must report (in person) to police stations on a regular basis and keep them apprised of any residence changes. Offenders are also subject to a number of restrictions based on their respective crime. For instance, they may not live within certain distances from schools, they are ineligible for certain jobs, and they are prohibited ...
How to Avoid a Bad Outcome in a Hospital--Don't Get Sick
2012-06-29
As impractical as that suggestion is, it remains the one sure method of avoiding problems in the average U.S. Hospital.
One Death Is a Tragedy, A Thousand, a Statistic
While many claim the United States has the gold standard of medical care, for 30,000 patients a year, it provides a death sentence.
The AARP has published a story on hospital safety and they used this image to describe the magnitude of the problem:
"The number of patients who die each year from preventable hospital errors is equal to four full jumbo jets crashing each week."
Not in ...
Oregon's Cell Phone Laws for Drivers Tighten Up
2012-06-29
Oregon lawmakers recently strengthened safeguards for travelers on the state's roads by updating the state law banning cell phone use while driving.
Dangers of Distracted Driving
According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Board, in 2010 over 3,000 people died in accidents involving distracted driving. The NHTSB has recommended a ban on all drivers' use of all portable electronic devices regardless of whether drivers use a headset, another hands-free method or use hand-held devices. The Board recognizes that a full ban on the use of electronic gadgets ...
Safety Standards Must Be Enforced to Protect Construction Workers
2012-06-29
New York construction workers face hazards every day they are on the job. Fortunately, federal laws set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and state safety regulators are there to help keep construction sites as safe as possible.
In one recent case that highlights the importance of vigilant safety enforcement on the jobsite, a worker fell 80 feet from a 118-foot high scaffold. The preliminary OSHA investigation found several serious violations of safety regulations that, if followed, might have prevented the accident. The company for whom ...
Tennessee Legislature Expands Crimes Subject to Expungement
2012-06-29
The Tennessee legislature has amended the expungement statute to include a variety of nonviolent, non-sexual crimes. This law, effective July 1, 2012, will give ex-offenders the ability to clear their criminal record.
The legislation was introduced by Senator Reginald Tate and Representative Karen Camper. Chapter 1103 allows those convicted of certain nonviolent misdemeanors to apply for expungement (also known as expunction).
The law requires that five years have passed since the completion of the sentence and that the offender has completed any additional requirements ...
Be on the Safe Side: Pay Attention to Product Recalls
2012-06-29
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission wants consumers across California and around the country to be on the lookout for dangerous or recalled products. The CPSC routinely issues nationwide recalls for a variety of commonly used products. Consumers can generally return defective products to the store where they were originally purchased for a refund, exchange them for a non-defective item or obtain replacement parts free of charge.
Warnings Ignored
A spokesman for consumer safety watchdog group Kids in Danger warns parents and other caregivers that the great ...
Congress Considers Cybercrime Legislation for Infrastructure
2012-06-29
Under a new bill in Congress, companies with responsibility for important sections of the private infrastructure would have to meet security standards set by the department of Homeland Security.
Cybercrime encompasses a broad range of computer related activities, from credit card theft to Denial of Service attacks on websites and hacking of computer systems to obtain confidential data.
The focus of this legislation is infrastructure, some of it operated by private entities, like financial networks, rail switching networks and the electrical grid.
The Department ...
Summertime Blues: Teen Driving and the Risk of Accidents and Injury
2012-06-29
Summer is the riskiest time for a teen driver. All the usual suspects are present between Memorial and Labor Day, from newly minted drivers with little experience to increased traffic on the roads.
The leading cause of death for teens is automobile crashes. While it is oft stated, given what is at stake--the lives of children, it cannot be overstated.
AAA reports that while teens make up only seven percent of licensed drivers, they account for one out of every five fatal motor vehicle crashes. Their lack of experience exacerbates all of the other problems encountered ...
LAST 30 PRESS RELEASES:
Detections of poliovirus in sewage samples require enhanced routine and catch-up vaccination and increased surveillance, according to ECDC report
Scientists unlock ice-repelling secrets of polar bear fur for sustainable anti-freezing solutions
Ear muscle we thought humans didn’t use — except for wiggling our ears — actually activates when people listen hard
COVID-19 pandemic drove significant rise in patients choosing to leave ERs before medically recommended
Burn grasslands to maintain them: What is good for biodiversity?
Ventilation in hospitals could cause viruses to spread further
New study finds high concentrations of plastics in the placentae of infants born prematurely
New robotic surgical systems revolutionizing patient care
New MSK research a step toward off-the-shelf CAR T cell therapy for cancer
UTEP professor wins prestigious research award from American Psychological Association
New national study finds homicide and suicide is the #1 cause of maternal death in the U.S.
Women’s pelvic tissue tears during childbirth unstudied, until now
Earth scientists study Sikkim flood in India to help others prepare for similar disasters
Leveraging data to improve health equity and care
Why you shouldn’t scratch an itchy rash: New study explains
Linking citation and retraction data aids in responsible research evaluation
Antibody treatment prevents severe bird flu in monkeys
Polar bear energetic model reveals drivers of polar bear population decline
Socioeconomic and political stability bolstered wild tiger recovery in India
Scratching an itch promotes antibacterial inflammation
Drivers, causes and impacts of the 2023 Sikkim flood in India
Most engineered human cells created for studying disease
Polar bear population decline the direct result of extended ‘energy deficit’ due to lack of food
Lifecycle Journal launches: A new vision for scholarly publishing
Ancient DNA analyses bring to life the 11,000-year intertwined genomic history of sheep and humans
Climate change increases risk of successive natural hazards in the Himalayas
From bowling balls to hip joints: Chemists create recyclable alternative to durable plastics
Promoting cacao production without sacrificing biodiversity
New £2 million project to save UK from food shortages
SCAI mourns Frank J. Hildner, MD, FSCAI: A founder and leader
[Press-News.org] Dropmysite Acquires OrbitFiles to Increase User Base Closer to Critical Mass of 1 MillionDropmysite, the most comprehensive email, website and database backup solution in the cloud now owns US-based cloud backup website, OrbitFiles.com, to further improve its existing products and enlarge its user base.