Dmailer

Dmailer

Former type	Privately held
Industry	Information Technology
Fate	Bankrupcy
Founded	2001
Defunct	2010
Headquarters	Marseille, France
Key people	Lucas Leonardi, CEO Brigitte Leonardi, Founder Philippe Leca, CFO Eric Dumas, CTO Anthony Reyes, EVP Marketing & Services
Products	Backup software, Synchronization software
Website	www.dmailer.com

Overview

Dmailer specialized in portable backup and synchronization software solutions for a range of mobile devices, including USB flash drives, memory cards, external hard disk drives, MP3 players, embedded phone memories, SIM cards and flash-based memory cards for mobile phones.

Serving both consumers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Dmailer designed, developed, manufactured and marketed portable backup and synchronization software solutions. Dmailer software products are bundled with SanDisk, Western Digital, Verbatim Corporation, Imation, LaCie, Lexar and other leading manufacturers’ portable storage products worldwide. Dmailer licensed its patent-pending synchronization engine technology to a number of industry-leading companies. The company's flagship product, Dmailer Sync, was available in 19 languages and was sold in more than 130 countries worldwide with more than 50 million copies shipped to date.^[1]

Dmailer’s data backup software supports both local and online backup. On March 23, 2010, Dmailer launched a free version of its backup software (Dmailer Backup v3).^[2] The software application allows users to perform live backup and online backup of any storage device, as well as to back up PC and Mac platforms locally – via USB drive, CD, mobile device or external hard drive. No software installation is needed to restore data.

It included 2GB of free storage online through Dmailer Online, an online storage service that backed up secure copies to a remote server for access from any computer. Dmailer Backup v3 restores data to its original location or elsewhere and also performs customized backup.

All product customer support, the Dmailer Sync Product and Dmailer Online service are discontinued. Some Dmailer assets have been bought by [Gemalto] and are planned to be included in the [Yuwaa] service.

Corporation

Company History

Established in 2001, Dmailer’s head office was located in Marseille, France with a regional American office in Chicago, Illinois and a local presence in Australia. The company was founded in December 2001 by Brigitte Léonardi, winner of the "National Contest for Assistance to the Creation of Innovative Technology Companies", awarded by the French Ministry for Research (ANVAR).^[3] Dmailer company has sunk in 2010 due to a bankruptcy and all of its employees were fired.

Management team

Dmailer’s executives represented nine nationalities and 10 spoken languages and international business experience spanning America (North & South), Europe and Asia Pacific.

• Lucas Leonardi (CEO) ^[4]
• Brigitte Leonardi (Founder) ^[5]
• Philippe Leca (CFO) ^[6]
• Eric Dumas (CTO) ^[7]
• Anthony Reyes (EVP Marketing & Services) ^[8]
• Anthony Gianastasio (Product Line Manager) ^[9]

Investors

Dmailer was a privately-held software company that received venture capital funding from two sources in December 2007: BNP Paribas Private Equity and Alto Invest ($3.7 million). The funding provided supports the company’s ongoing R&D program, geared towards delivering efficient and productive software solutions to its customers.^[10]

Dmailer’s Strategic Partners

Software and Services

Skype Corel

Development

Microsoft Apple Developer Connection Paca Mobile Center

Alliance

USB SIMposium

Products

Dmailer offers branded backup, synchronization and multimedia software (see software listings below). The patent-pending synchronization engine is found in solutions sold by global manufacturers of USB flash drives, memory cards, and external hard disk drives.

• Dmailer Sync
• Dmailer Backup
• Dmailer Online
• mediamove

Product History

Dmailer first launched an email management application in 2001. In French, “demêler” means “To sort, to organize” and it was precisely the goal of the first software of the company: help people manage their emails. “Demeler” was then called “Dmailer” to sound more like an English name.

In 2004, the company developed its synchronization software called “Dmailer Sync” that let the users Synchronize their PC to a portable USB drive. In the same year Dmailer made its first OEM deal with SanDisk and developed a product called “Cruzer Sync” Which is basically Dmailer Sync but branded for SanDisk cruzer drives.

In 2006 Dmailer started shipping Dmailer Sync along with Western Digital hard drives branded as WD Sync. In 2007 & 2008 Dmailer sync was shipped along with Lacie and Lexar drives as “Lacie sync” and “Lexar sync” respectively.

In 2009, Dmailer came out with its backup software called “Dmailer Backup” which is shipped with Maxell, EdgeTech, Verbatim and Lexar portable drives. Dmailer Backup is also available for free as a standalone product for customers.

Both Dmailer Sync and Dmailer Backup are coupled with “Dmailer Online”, an online storage service that lets the user backup their files online in secure servers for anytime and anywhere access.

In 2009, Dmailer also launched a product called “MediaMove”. It is a media management software that lets the user preview media files, move them from a phone, camera or mp3 to a PC or Mac and share them with friends or upload them to online media-sharing services.

All Dmailer’s products are powered by “Dmailer Engine”. Dmailer Engines are developed as a result of more than 8 years of research and development. Three engines are available today.

• Dmailer Sync Engine: This enables your application to synchronize its data with Outlook, Exchange server or other PIM client.
• Dmailer Backup Engine: A file backup engine enabling developers to plug their application into a complete local or remote backup system through its backup API.
• Dmailer App Engine: This engine integrates all of the key basic features you will want built into your application such as a software update mechanism, marketing communication channel, user registration system or license management platform.

Product Reviews

• On April 1, 2010 “Addictive Tips” reviewed Dmailer Backup software and called it a “Kick-Ass backup tool” ^[11]
• On April 7, 2010 “SmashingApps” called Dmailer backup as an alternative to DropBox^[12]
• On May 7, 2010 Jon Jacobi from PC World reviewed Dmailer Backup and said that it is far friendlier and well worth a look^[13]

User Base

Serving both consumers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Dmailer designs, develops, manufactures and markets portable backup and synchronization software solutions. Dmailer products are bundled with SanDisk, Western Digital, Verbatim Corporation, Imation, LaCie, Lexar and other manufacturers of portable storage products worldwide. Dmailer licenses its patent-pending synchronization engine technology to a number of companies.

Features

Dmailer Backup:^[14]

• Custom configuration: backup by file type, size and date
• Manage multiple backups, maintain log files and view backup summaries
• Password protection and AES 128 bit encryption
• Automatic versioning controls
• File selection for automatic and continuous backup
• 2GB of free online storage
• Online folder sharing
• Supports Windows XP, Vista and 7
• Supports Mac OS 10.5 and 10.6
• Available in 19 languages
• 600 pixel vertical resolutions for Netbooks

Dmailer Sync:^[15]

• Available in 19 languages
• No installation required
• Allows the ability to create multiple profiles
• Skype Integration
• Mobile email client solutions
• Outlook/data synchronization software
• Email backup/online storage service

Awards

Dmailer received Deloitte’s Technology Fast50 in France^[16] and Technology Fast500 EMEA^[17] awards in 2008 and 2009, respectively.

References

1. ^ "Dmailer Introduces Free Version of Award-Winning Backup Software". marketwire.com. http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Dmailer-Introduces-Free-Version-Award-Winning-Backup-Software-Frees-Consumers-Business-1136291.htm. 
2. ^ "Dmailer Launches Free Online Backup Service to Compete with Mozy-But Not Without a Hitch". Fileslinger Backup Blog. http://www.fileslinger.com/2010/04/dmailer-launches-free-online-backup-service-to-compete-with-mozybut-not-without-a-hitch/. 
3. ^ "French Ministry for Research". http://wwwww.enseignementsup-recherche.gouv.fr/technologie/concours/laureats/default.htm. 
4. ^ "Lucas Leonardi's LinkedIn Profile". LinkedIn.com. http://fr.linkedin.com/in/lucasleonardi. 
5. ^ "Brigitte Leonardi's LinkedIn Profile". LinkedIn.com. http://fr.linkedin.com/pub/brigitte-leonardi/4/33/aba. 
6. ^ "Philippe Leca’s LinkedIn Profile". LinkedIn.com. http://fr.linkedin.com/in/philippeleca. 
7. ^ "Eric Dumas’ LinkedIn Profile". LinkedIn.com. http://fr.linkedin.com/in/ericdumas. 
8. ^ "Anthony Reyes’ LinkedIn Profile". LinkedIn.com. http://fr.linkedin.com/pub/anthony-reyes/0/3a5/7bb. 
9. ^ "Anthony Gianastasio’s LinkedIn Profile". LinkedIn.com. http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=11376955&authToken=4mzj&authType=NAME_SEARCH&locale=en_US&srchindex=1&pvs=ps&goback=.fps_%E2%80%A2%09Anthony+Gianastasio+_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_*1_Y_*1_*1_*1_false_1_R_true_CC%2CN%2CI%2CG%2CPC%2CED%2CFG%2CL%2CDR_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2. 
10. ^ "BNP Paribas". Crunch Base. http://www.crunchbase.com/financial-organization/bnp-paribas-private-equity. 
11. ^ "Dmailer: Kick-Ass Backup Tool With 2GB Free Online Storage". AddictiveTips.com. http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/dmailer-kick-ass-backup-tool-with-2gb-free-online-storage/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Addictivetips+%28AddictiveTips%29&utm_content=Twitter. 
12. ^ "Dmailer Backup Works Great As Dropbox Alternative With More Features". SmashingApps.com. http://www.smashingapps.com/2010/04/07/dmailer-backup-works-great-as-dropbox-alternative-with-more-features.html. 
13. ^ "A review of Dmailer Backup v3". PC World. http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file/fid,84017-order,4/description.html. 
14. ^ "Dmailer Backup Works Great As Dropbox Alternative With More Features". TechNews.am. http://technews.am/conversations/smashing-apps/dmailer_backup_works_great_as_dropbox_alternative_with_more_features. 
15. ^ "CES: Dmailer Debuts New Versions of Media Management, Backup, Synchronization Software". Computer Technology Review. http://www.wwpi.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=8156:ces-dmailer-debuts-new-versions-of-media-management-backup-synchronization-software-&catid=236:backup-and-recovery&Itemid=2701320. 
16. ^ "Fast50 France Awards". Deloitte. http://fast50france.com/presse2008.html. 
17. ^ "Listing of Deloitte Fast 500 Winners-2009". Deloitte. http://www.deloitte.co.uk/fast500emea/fast-500-winners/winners-2009/. 

External links

• Official website
• Company site “Dmailer backup” – Backup Software
• Company Site “Dmailer Online” – Online storage service
• Company site “Dmailer Sync” – Synchronization software
• Dmailer's New Backup Solution Offers Greater Levels of Data Protection for Local and Online Storage (posted September 7, 2009)
• Dmailer Simplifies Portable Office Experience with Latest Dmailer Sync Software Release (posted October 27, 2009)
• SearchDataBackup.com: Dmailer Announces New Backup Software - Dmailer Backup v2.9 (posted January 6, 2010)
• Storagenewsletter.com: Dmailer Showcases mediamove (posted February 24, 2010)
• Dmailer Introduces Free Version of Award-Winning Backup Software; Frees Consumers and Business Professionals From Limits of Automated Data Backup (posted March 23, 2010)
• SearchDataBackup.com: Online Backup Storage Provider Dmailer Gives Away Free Local Data Backup (posted March 25, 2010)