DSG International PLC to Embed SpareBackup Software in Their Private Label PC’s Beginning in 1st Quarter 2008
PALM DESERT, Calif., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Spare Backup, Inc (BULLETIN BOARD: SPBU) announced today that DSG International has agreed to embed SpareBackup software in its private label PC’s beginning in the first quarter of 2008. The opt-out SpareBackup offer will be launched upon the initialization of the new computer and is covered under the terms of the current agreements between the two companies
Spare anticipates that its software will be available to over one million customers through this deployment method. This agreement is another step forward in the ongoing relationship between the two companies. DSG distributes its OEM PC’s throughout its customer network and through its 1,450 stores and online stores, spanning 27 countries.
Commenting on the event, Cery Perle, CEO of SpareBackup, Inc. stated, “We are extremely pleased with the continued additions to our relationship with DSG. Their focus on customer care demonstrates their understanding of the needs of the consumer in this digital age. By embedding our product on their OEM PC’s, DSG makes it that much easier for their customers to insure that the valuable data on each PC is safely and securely stored by Spare. We look forward to the continued expansion of our marketing efforts in partnership with DSG throughout their vast network.”
Tim Fairs, Head of Marketing, The TechGuys said, “We are pleased to continue our association with SpareBackup as the company is very well suited to helping us deliver a very positive experience for our customers. We look forward to continuing our relationship.”
“Consumers are increasingly concerned about backing up their important digital files, and are turning in growing numbers to online backup services such as Spare Backup,” said Doug Chandler, Research Director for Infrastructure Services at IDC. “They want an easy-to-use service that is secure, reliable and basically transparent after initial set-up.”
About Spare Backup, Inc.
Spare Backup, Inc. specializes in helping consumers, small office/home office users, and small to mid-sized businesses protect their computer data quickly, automatically and cost-effectively. The company’s flagship Spare Backup product is the first totally automated online backup service that intelligently selects, secures and stores files without any user intervention, automatically backing up documents, email, music, photos and other PC files on a continuous basis or according to the schedule of the user’s choice. The company is headquartered in Palm Desert, Calif.
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About DSGi plc DSG international is Europe’s leading electrical specialist group.
It operates a multi-channel approach to electrical retailing and trades through more than 1,200 stores and online stores, spanning 27 countries and employing 40,000 people. More than 100 million customers shop in-store and online with DSGi every year.
DSGi’s retail and e-tail brands include PC World, Currys and Dixons in Ireland, PC World, Currys and Dixons.co.uk in the UK, Elkjop in the Nordic countries, UniEuro in Italy, Kotsovolos in Greece, Electro World in central Europe, PC City in France, Spain, Italy and Sweden, and Pixmania.com across Europe.
DSGi offers customers a comprehensive range of after sales services, including its national customer support operation for IT and digital technology, The TechGuys, which offers telephone and home-based support services throughout the UK. It also runs a multi-brand business-to-business operation in the UK.
About The TechGuys
The TechGuys was launched in September 2006 and is the first and only truly national, fully certified technical support service. The company operates a ‘no fix no fee’ policy for when gadgets go wrong, but also aims to help people get the most from their technology by explaining and demonstrating full functionality. The service is open to everyone, regardless of where the technology was purchased. The TechGuys offer support on a wide range of technology, from the latest televisions to laptops. The TechGuys estimates that over 80% of computer queries can be solved over the phone. There is also an online service at http://www.thetechguys.com/ and the capacity to visit 15,000 homes every week. The business is fully owned by DSG international, parent company of PC World, Currys and Dixons.
SpareBackup, Inc.
CONTACT: Robert Schatz of Wolfe Axelrod Weinberger Assoc. LLC,+1-212-370-4500, fax, +1-212-370-4505, rob@wolfeaxelrod.com, for Spare Backup,Inc.
Web site: http://www.sparebackup.com/http://www.thetechguys.com/