Iomega, an EMC company, has launched the Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station, which allows users to bring all USB storage into single network and connect, share and access files anywhere over the internet.
According to Iomega, the iConnect Wireless Data Station, which utilises the EMC LifeLine software, includes features such as file sharing, data backup and print; gigabit ethernet and wireless connectivity; remote access; allows users to add storage capacity by connecting more or larger external USB drives; device-to-device replication for data protection; and print serving.
The new offering also features time machine support that allows Apple users to backup any Mac computers running OS X (10.5 or later) using Time Machine; UPnP DLNA certified AV media server; photo slideshow capabilities with an integrated utility based on the Cooliris technology; torrent download manager; and picture transfer protocol, the company said.
In addition, the new Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station comes with a portfolio of backup and security software, including native security support with username and password authorised access. RSA BSAFE encryption security technology is included for protecting installs and upgrades from viruses or malware. It also comes with Iomega Protection Suite of software that includes QuikProtect for scheduled file-level backup; a choice of EMC Retrospect Express or Express HD.
The new Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station is expected to be available worldwide from February, 2010, for $99.99.
