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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Software Seamlessly Protects Users'
Data on the Internet and Local Storage Devices
ROY, Utah,
November 6, 2000 - Iomega Corporation (NYSE:
IOM), a global leader in data management solutions,
today introduced Web Powered Quik Sync. Developed in
partnership with SkyDesk, a provider of online storage
and data management services, the new Web Powered Quik
Sync gives consumers access to their data whenever,
wherever, and however they need it and at the same time
provides built-in protection for that data. The software
enables users to seamlessly record data to local drives
and the Internet simultaneously.
After a simple setup process, files
are automatically and transparently copied to designated
backup locations every time the user saves a file to
the hard drive. In addition to the Internet, backup
locations for Web Powered Quik Sync include network
drives, hard drives, and Iomega Zip(, Jaz(, PocketZip(,
and CD-RW drives. Users can choose any two backup destinations.
"Until now, computer users have
had a choice between the convenience of using local
drives for backup or the flexibility offered by online
storage. With Web Powered Quik Sync, Iomega gives consumers
the best of both worlds and options that meet their
specific business and personal needs," said Germaine
Ward, vice president of software and ebusiness solutions,
Iomega Corporation. "This innovative product is
a must-have purchase for anyone who wants to keep important
files protected and accessible at all times."
Web Powered Quik Sync is ideal for
small businesses, the small office/home office market
and mobile users who need affordable backup solutions.
The software package includes 100 MB of online storage
for one year. Online storage can be renewed on a yearly
basis. Users with greater Web-based backup needs can
purchase additional storage to create total online capacities
of 250 MB, 500 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB. Web Powered Quik Sync
will initially be available for the PC platform; a Macintosh(r)
version is in development.
"SkyDesk's technology features
are a natural extension of Iomega's product line, and
this strategic partnership allows us to provide Iomega's
users with global data access," said Salvador Valles,
marketing manager, SkyDesk, Inc. "With the flexibility
of Web Powered Quik Sync, users can rest assured their
data is not only protected, but will be available whenever
they need it."
Web Powered Quik Sync provides a
high degree of security through Iomega's relationship
with SkyDesk, which also has partnerships with such
well-known companies as Dell, EarthLink, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard,
IBM, Intuit and Covad Communications. When information
is backed up using Web Powered Quik Sync, the data is
split, encrypted, compressed and stored on two of SkyDesk's
three server farms throughout the country. This process
protects data from natural disasters, users' computer
crashes and hackers.
Web Powered Quik Sync is expected
to be available online at www.iomegadirect.com and in
retail stores in the first quarter of 2001, with a suggested
price of $69.95.
About Iomega
Iomega Corporation (NYSE: IOM) manufactures and markets
the award-winning Zip(, Jaz( and PocketZipTM drives
and disks, the HipZipTM digital audio player, the FotoShowTM
digital image center, and Iomega Quik Sync 2 software;
Iomega also markets Iomega CD-RW drives and discs. Iomega's
products help people to save, share, manage and create
important information such as Internet downloads, audio
files, personal photographs, spreadsheets, and slides,
while protecting that content from viruses and hackers.
Used in homes, businesses, government and educational
facilities and by creative professionals everywhere,
Iomega storage solutions are the enabling technologies
preferred by millions. The Company can be reached at
1-888-4-IOMEGA (888-446-6342), or on the Web at http://www.iomega.com.
About SkyDesk
SkyDesk delivers reliable, secure, easy-to-use and cost-effective
Internet-based data storage and data management tools.
SkyDesk's services allow users to protect, store, access
and share their data from any PC with an Internet connection.
The company's strategic partners include the top five
personal computer manufacturers and the world's most
popular software developers and Internet service providers.
For more information about SkyDesk, please visit www.SkyDesk.com.
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Copyright (c) 2000 Iomega Corporation.
Iomega, Zip, Jaz, PocketZip, HipZip, and FotoShow are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of Iomega
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Certain other product names, brand names and company
names may be trademarks or designations of their respective
owners.
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Special Note: The statements
in this release relating to the announcement of Iomega's
Web Powered Quik Sync and its partnership with SkyDesk
include forward-looking statements that are subject
to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those
referred to in this press release. Such factors include,
but are not limited to, retail market acceptance of
and demand for the Company's new and existing products,
general market demand for PCs and consumer electronics
products, general market acceptance of internet storage
solutions, the Company's success in timely producing,
testing and marketing its products, ability to maintain
stringent quality assurance standards and enhanced customer
service, availability of the critical product components,
success of the Company's new marketing initiatives,
intellectual property rights, dependence upon third
party providers, competition, litigation, general economic
and/or industry-specific conditions and the other factors
described in Iomega's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1999, and its most recent
quarterly reports filed with the SEC. Iomega disclaims
any intention or obligation to update any formal statements
as a result of developments occurring after the date
of this press release.
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