Mozy

Mozy

Type	Online backup service
Founded	2005[1]
Headquarters	EMC Corporation Seattle, Washington
Products	MozyHome MozyPro
Employees	270 (2009)[2]
Website	mozy.com

Mozy is an online backup service for both Windows and Mac users. The cloud service allows users to back up data continuously, manually or schedule updates. Mozy is known for offering backup storage space for home and business users. In 2011, they changed to their current tiered pricing model.^[3] Originally released as a consumer product for end-users (MozyHome), Mozy later released a remote backup utility for businesses called MozyPro, with additional functionality and an administrative portal. As of 2011, Mozy is operated by VMware on behalf of its parent company.

History

Founded in 2005, Mozy was originally created by Berkeley Data Systems of American Fork, Utah.

In October 2007, EMC acquired Berkeley Data Systems, along with the Mozy product line for $76 million.^[4] In November 2008, EMC Corporation created Decho Corporation, formed from the assets of Berkeley Data Systems and PI corporation.^[5] Now headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Mozy is Decho’s flagship product.^[6]

In April 2011, EMC transferred control of Mozy to its VMware division, a move which will assist VMware in targeting its increasing number of cloud-based offerings towards small and medium-sized business. Mozy's staff will also be integrated into VMware.^[7]

Products

Mozy produces two products. MozyHome and MozyPro.^[8]

MozyHome is the consumer version of the Mozy backup service. It is available to buy on a monthly subscription, or on various other plans. MozyHome previously offered users an unlimited amount of storage space. In February 2011 they closed the unlimited service and are charging according to how much space is used.^{[9] [10]}

MozyPro is the business class version of the Mozy backup service. MozyPro requires a separate license for each computer that is being backed up, as well as a server license for any server that is being backed up. Customers then pay per gigabyte of data they have in the data center.^[11]

With all Mozy products, after the initial backup, Mozy only backs up new or changed portions of files. Backups can take place when the computer is not in use, either automatically, and at scheduled times. All user data is encrypted locally with strong encryption prior to transfer via a 128-bit SSL connection. Users can choose a managed encryption key or choose a personal key for added security. Data is stored in SAS70 type II and ISO 27001 certified data centers.^[12]

In May 2010, Mozy launched MozyHome 2.0 and MozyPro 2.0,^[13] adding support for local backup, increased performance and a new user interface for consumers and small businesses.

See also

• EMC Corporation
• List of online backup services
• Comparison of online backup services
• Remote backup service
• List of backup software

References

1. ^ Mozy.com
2. ^ Decho Corporation
3. ^ Harel Kodesh (February 1, 2011). "New MozyHome Plans". http://mozy.com/home/newplans?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=MillinerLaunch-Over50GB&utm_campaign=SpecialAnnouncements&ref=36b792db. Retrieved 2011-02-02. 
4. ^ EMC Press Release (October 4, 2007). "EMC Acquires Berkeley Data Systems, Provider of Mozy Online Backup and Recovery Services". http://www.emc.com/about/news/press/us/2007/10042007-5368.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-02. 
5. ^ SNS Europe (November 16, 2008). "EMC forms Decho Corporation to address the growing personal information challenge". http://www.snseurope.com/news_full.php?id=4420. Retrieved 2010-08-30. 
6. ^ TechCrunch (November 16, 2008). "EMC Combines Two Acquisitions Into Decho, To Unleash Super Storage Product". http://techcrunch.com/2008/11/16/emc-combines-two-acquisitions-into-decho-to-unleash-super-storage-product/. Retrieved 2010-08-30. 
7. ^ "VMware 'buys' Mozy for its cloudy goodness". The Register. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/04/05/vmware_gets_mozy/. Retrieved 6 April 2011. 
8. ^ CrunchBase (January 1, 2008). "MozyHome / MozyPro". http://www.crunchbase.com/company/mozy. Retrieved 2010-08-30. 
9. ^ Harel Kodesh (February 1, 2011). "New MozyHome Plans". http://mozy.com/home/newplans?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=MillinerLaunch-Over50GB&utm_campaign=SpecialAnnouncements&ref=36b792db. Retrieved 2011-02-02. 
10. ^ The Register (Feb 2, 2011). "MozyHome stiffs unlimited users". http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/02/02/mozyhome_charges_usets_more/. 
11. ^ TechCrunch (April 3, 2007). "MozyPro Launches". http://www.networkcomputing.com/other/mozypro-launches.php?type=article. Retrieved 2010-08-31. 
12. ^ "Mozy Security Overview". http://mozy.com/assets/300/Mozy_Security_Overview.pdf. Retrieved 2010-08-29. 
13. ^ TechCrunch (May 19, 2010). "Mozy unveils MozyHome 2.0, MozyPro 2.0 on Windows for faster backup". http://www.wwpi.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=236:backup-and-recovery&id=8675:mozy-unveils-mozyhome-20-mozypro-20-on-windows-for-faster-backup-&Itemid=2701158. Retrieved 2010-08-31. 

External links

• Mozy: Official site
• Mozy Review: Macworld
• Mozy online backup: Reading the manual Michael Horowitz Computerworld.com (posted February 17, 2011)
• Everybody likes Mozy--except me, Part 1 Michael Horowitz CNET (posted July 30, 2007)
• Everybody likes Mozy--except me, Part 2 Michael Horowitz CNET (posted July 30, 2007)
• Mozy 2.0 Review (posted June 14, 2010)
• Hruska, Joel. "Online backup solutions: a review". Ars Technica. http://arstechnica.com/reviews/other/online-backup-solutions-a-review.ars. Retrieved 2008-03-03. 
• Arrington, Michael. "Tiny Startup Mozy Nails Multi-Million Dollar GE Storage Contract". TechCrunch. http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/04/23/tiny-startup-mozy-nails-multi-million-dollar-ge-storage-contract/. Retrieved 2007-07-16. 
• Mossberg, Walt. "These Services Make Backing Up Your Files Safe and Inexpensive". The Wall Street Journal. http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20061214/back-up-files-remotely/. Retrieved 2007-07-16.