Cloud services and storage, from backup software to cloud-drive platforms.
Acronis True Image Cloud and True Image 2016 launched over three months ago, and last week Acronis released a major update with five new features. Chief among them is Full Image Backup, offering block-level copying to create an exact replica.
Acronis True Image Unlimited has been renamed True Image Cloud, now supporting multiple devices including mobile. With the Acronis True Image app, you can back up Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Windows devices to the cloud from one account.
The WD My Cloud lets you store files and media on your personal cloud rather than relying on third-party services like Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive. The 2TB sells for S$239, the 3TB for S$289, and the 4TB for S$399.
A year on from Titanium Maximum Security 2012, Trend Micro launched the 2013 edition at GV VivoCity, inviting partners, Facebook fans, and bloggers, followed by a screening of Resident Evil: Retribution. It brings several major improvements to the security suite.
Cisco launched the Linksys EA4500 router in June 2012, retailing for S$299. It introduces Cisco Connect Cloud, letting you connect, control, and interact with your router and its devices from anywhere, as long as you're online.
SingTel has launched its own cloud syncing and storage service, SingTel Store & Share, essentially its take on Google Drive, SkyDrive, or Dropbox. For now it supports PC, iOS, and Android, but not Mac yet. SingNet fibre customers get 10GB.
Google Drive is finally here after years of waiting, just in time to join the cloud storage rush, with Microsoft's new SkyDrive landing two days ago. Dropbox now faces competition. I've been a paying Dropbox Pro user for two years.
I was invited to the blogger event for the early launch of Trend Micro Titanium Cloud Edition Maximum Security 2012. I'm a big fan of ESET NOD32, which is lightweight, effective, and reasonably priced, protecting my home and office computers.