-- Data file backup and remote access technologies provide critical
communications to help small businesses survive and thrive--
ATLANTA, June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In another move to maximize business
continuity for customers, BellSouth (NYSE: BLS) announced today the launch
of data file backup and remote access applications for small businesses.
"At BellSouth, we consider ourselves partners with our small business
customers as they face the numerous and various challenges in today's
business environment," said Joey Schultz, vice president of marketing -
BellSouth Retail Markets. "With these new applications, customers will see
immediate and significant progress in their efforts to safeguard their
businesses against those challenges, whether they be natural disasters,
competitive threats or operational efficiencies."
Online Backup from BellSouth allows small business customers to choose
the data files they wish to protect and send them securely to a remote
server where they are encrypted and automatically updated daily. In the
event of a PC failure, customers can visit a designated BellSouth Web site
to choose the files they need restored. Online Backup packages begin at
$19.95 per month per user and vary depending on the amount of data that is
stored.
BellSouth(R) PC 2 Go(SM) Remote Access offers customers a simple,
seamless way to remotely access any PC. Customers simply download the PC 2
Go software on a business or home PC, which becomes the host computer.
Customers can then access files or work in programs stored on that host
computer from anywhere with Internet connectivity through a BellSouth
portal. PC 2 Go is available to BellSouth business broadband customers for
$12.95 per month per PC.
BellSouth Online Backup and PC 2 Go are the latest of a host of premium
business broadband services and applications that BellSouth has introduced
in the past year. BellSouth has specifically focused on security
applications, most recently with the introduction of BellSouth(R) Secure
Mail, which allows business customers to enclose, encrypt and deliver
confidential information over the Internet. In addition, BellSouth(R)
Premium Internet Security service features a host of security applications
designed to help keep business customers safe and their PCs free of
spyware, viruses and hackers.
BellSouth also offers BellSouth(R) Shared Web Hosting for small
businesses that are seeking to economically expand their visibility and
reach by building a Web presence for online commerce and customer
communications. Small business customers may also be eligible to receive a
free domain name and custom e-mail account with a six-month commitment. In
addition, BellSouth(R) FastAccess(R) Business DSL customers receive a
five-day installation guarantee and 24-hour repair guarantee backed up by
service credits, and have 24x7 access to a dedicated business technical
support desk.
To learn more about broadband applications for businesses or to sign up
for service, visit the BellSouth Web page at
http://smallbusiness.bellsouth.com/internet/index.asp.
About BellSouth Corporation
BellSouth Corporation is a Fortune 500 communications company
headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. BellSouth has joint control and 40
percent ownership of Cingular Wireless, the nation's largest wireless voice
and data provider with 55.8 million customers.
Backed by award-winning customer service, BellSouth offers the most
comprehensive and innovative package of voice and data services available
in the market. Through BellSouth Answers(R), residential and small business
customers can bundle their local and long distance service with dial-up and
high-speed DSL Internet access, satellite television and Cingular(R)
Wireless service. For businesses, BellSouth provides secure, reliable local
and long distance voice and data networking solutions. BellSouth also
offers print and online directory advertising through The Real Yellow
Pages(R) and YELLOWPAGES.COM(TM) from BellSouth.
BellSouth believes that diversity and fostering an inclusive
environment are critical in maintaining a competitive advantage in today's
global marketplace. More information about BellSouth can be found at
http://www.bellsouth.com.
SOURCE BellSouth Corporation
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CONTACT:
Nadine Randall of BellSouth Corporation,
+1-404-829-8724, or Nadine.Randall@bellsouth.com
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