MOZY PRO / MOZY FREE - http://mozy.com/

• NOTES - This is one of my favorites of the automatic online backup services. It's file sharing capabilities do not
• FROM THE SOURCE - *  Convenience and speed of local backup* Offsite protection of online backup* Best of both worlds with Mozy 2.0 for WindowsIntroducing 2xProtect2x-protect-iconA complete backup strategyA sound backup strategy involves both a local and an offsite copy of your data. The latest in Mozy innovation delivers both with Mozy 2xProtect™, included in Mozy 2.0 for Windows.icn-hdsIntroducing Mozy 2xProtect™Mozy 2xProtect™ automatically backs up files locally to an external drive in addition to a Mozy data center for double protection of your personal and business information.icn-spdmeterFaster BackupsWith local backup, you’ll be able to back up large amounts of data quickly—usually within minutes—ensuring your files are backed up locally while they transfer to our servers.Mozy 2.0, easier and faster than everMozy 2.0 prepares files up to 75 percent faster than previous versions and transfers up to 25 percent faster. Its easy-to-use interface allows you to pause a backup and displays how many files have backed up and how many are left to back up, so you can verify that files are stored securely.Available now!What are you waiting for? Sign up for Mozy 2.0 for Windows today and back up your data locally and online! Digital data is rapidly growing at a rate of 80% each year, and businesses like yours are responsible for maintaining 85% of that information. Data loss happens  Hard drive crashes, spilled drinks, and accidental file deletion can occur at any time and put your company’s future in jeopardy. In fact, 93% of all companies that suffer significant data loss close down within 5 years! You need to do more with less  Traditional backup solutions can be expensive and take weeks to implement, leaving your business vulnerable to revenue and productivity loss. The MozyPro advantage Backup that's simple  Manage multi-user environments, schedule automatic backups, and monitor the health of your backups from the convenience of a single web-based admin console. Maximum security  You can count on Mozy’s strict security policies, military-grade encryption, and world-class data centers for optimal data protection of your business’ computers and servers. Ultimate affordability  Mozy’s pay-as-you-go model saves you time and money with no setup fees, no hardware to purchase, and little management required.

PHOTOPLUG - http://www.pogoplug.com

• NOTES - This is a trick setup that may be the way to go for those who want a local network and online backup system that is available for a one-time purchase price. I don't have one but am considering this option for use primarily for multiple computers, laptops and a mobile device. Furthermore, you can use the device for file sharing via any social network.
• FROM THE SOURCE - The Pogoplug connects your USB drive to the Internet so you can easily share and access your files from anywhere.  The Pogoplug is the perfect accessory to your connected life. Imagine accessing all your files and media at home from any laptop or desktop computer, anywhere in the world, or sharing this content with friends and family without having to upload. There's even an iPhone application so you can always "phone home" to get your files! Buy one now! Easy to Install  All the files from your external hard drive can be viewed or downloaded through your Web browser, with no need to download or install extra software. Full Web Access  Installing your Pogoplug is as simple as connecting two cables, then visiting our website. No need to call your office networking guy, we'll do all the work for you! iPhone Support  Access all your media from an iPhone, and even send new pictures from your iPhone straight to your home, with a single click. Works Just Like Your Hard Drive  Your Pogoplug is accessible through Windows Explorer and Mac Finder. It's just like using a drive that is directly connected to your computer. Add-ons  Pogoplug is getting even better all the time. Our system is expandable over the Web. Soon, your Pogoplug can connect directly to popular sites such as backup, file synchronization, photo printing and more.  Specs      *        Power requirements: 100-240V, 50/60HZ     *        Drive connection: USB 2.0     *        Drive Formats: NTFS, FAT32, Mac OS Extended Journaled and non-Journaled (HFS+), EXT-2/EXT-3     *        Network connection: Gigabit Ethernet     *        Operating Systems: MS Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Mac OSX 10.5 and above (Intel and PowerPC) 32bit kernel only, Linux     *        Web browsers: Safari, FireFox 3, IE 7, IE 8, Chrome

MEDIAFIRE - http://www.mediafire.com/

• NOTES - I have multiple accounts from Media Fire. Perhaps the greatest thing to getting a Media Fire account going is that it is free. Setup and upload is quick, simple and the interface is intuitive. While it is not automatic backup, it does feature unlimited file storage as well as file sharing capability. My expeirience with file sharing has not always been easy, but I realized the limitations I encountered were due to the limitations in the free version.
• FROM THE SOURCE - Easy to use MediaFire uploader     1. Upload up to 500 files at a time with no total limit. Easily select your files and watch as they automatically are added to the queue and upload.    2. Hide the uploader along the bottom of your browser window so that you can continue to manage your files without interupting your upload progress.    3. Share your uploaded files with friends before the upload completes. A unique upload link URL is generated as soon as you start your upload so you can easily share it while your files continue to upload.    4. Upload progress, speed, and estimated time remaining are clearly graphically displayed so that you know how long your upload will take to complete.  My Files Page     1. Easy to use file management tools let you create folders, tag, move, email, or delete or modify multiple selected files at a time.    2. Folders work just like you're used to, there's nothing new to learn so you can jump in and start sharing folders right away. Create as many folders as you need, there's no limit!    3. Upload directly to the folder you're viewing, without ever having to leave the page you're on.    4. Bulk download entire folders with a MediaPro account. Never have to download files one by one again!    5. Sort your files to easily find a folder or file by name, upload date, size, or number of downloads.    6. Easy access to sharing options that allow you to Email files or folders to a friend or a distribution list, embed the file in a web page, or share them with copy and paste codes for instant messengers.  My Files Image Galleries     1. Easily toggle between File Manager view and Image Gallery view for on-the-fly gallery creation and sharing.        All you need to do to share a photo gallery of your best shots is to upload or move your photos into a folder.    2. Change thumbnail sizes for detailed or rapid browsing through large galleries.    3. Simple folder based navigation just like you're used to using. No new concepts to learn, just jump in and start creating and browsing galleries today.    4. Optional large image preview so you can view your images in detail without ever having to leave the gallery page.    5. Simple sharing tools let you see image information, email the image, share the image by instant messenger, or embed the image on your website.    6. Bulk download entire galleries with one click. With a MediaPro account you'll never have to download pictures one by one again!  Easy to use MediaFire uploader     1. One-click to download an entire folder of files or select several files individually and download them all.    2. Files are zipped and downloaded instantly. It's never been easier to download entire folders of files or entire image galleries.  Easy to use MediaFire uploader     1. No download limits, no waits and download links are instantly available.       One click to start your download, no hoops to jump through.        Alternatively MediaPro account holder's files bypass this download page completely and launch a download without ever having to visit MediaFire.com. Learn more about MediaPro and direct-linking here!    2. Easy access to sharing options that allow you to Email the file to a friend or a distribution list, embed the file in a web page, or copy and paste codes for instant messengers.    3. MediaPro account holders can additionally browse their files or non-MediaPro account holder's files with no advertisements.Sign up now!    4. That's it, no waiting, no entering codes - just a simple and professional file hosting and download tool. Sign up now!  MediaPro Advanced Statistics     1. Select your prefered report type - you can choose to show your data by Popularity, Geography, Referrers, and File Type.    2. Once you've selected the type of report you'd like, you can then specify the time period for which you would like to show data.    3. Advanced report settings allow you a greater level of control over the data you choose for your report.        You can specify country, region, file size, sort variables, file extensions, number of results to display, bandwidth limits, and minimum or maximum number of downloads.    4. When you generate a report that you'd like to generate again later, you can save your report settings and load them at a later time without having to re-enter all of your advanced settings.    5. Your report will be generated both graphically and tabularly with an easily printable version just a button click away.

DROPBOX -  http://www.dropbox.com

• NOTES - I have a limited amount of time working with DropBox, specifically client DropBox accounts, and was not entirely satisfied with it for a variety reasons I cannot quite recall. If I remember correctly, the user interface was not up to par, but that was a year or more ago, and it appears things have changed. What I do like about the latest additions is the ability to automatically sync between muliple computers and its current interface. These additions earn encouraging reviews. The big factor and having this serve as the one place for all my offsite backup purposes is its online storage limitations. Free accounts are limited to 2GB, whereas the top paid account is a scant 100GB. For me, one weekend working as a motorsports photographer or event photographer can easily add 5GB of photos. Add to that the fact that I am actively doing more video work, and 100GB is quickly a quandry, especially when considering all the graphics files I keep on the hard drive for quick access and fast changes to a myriad of websites. One thing I absolutely do not like about the DropBox web application is that, while you can select a directory (folder) on your computer to backup, it chooses to make its own folder within that folder, calling it "My Dropbox." When wanting it to backup an entire hard drive or folder that already exists and working in sync with other software applications, such as one of my secondary drives G:\PROJECTS, it would cause great trouble to rework all my software and get it to resync with G:\PROJECTS\My Dropbox\, which doesn't work, particularly with every application due to the space in the folder name. This is a no-go for me, but its file storage limitations are the real reason to drop DropBox. I am uninstalling.
• FROM THE SOURCE - File Sync  Dropbox allows you to sync your files online and across your computers automatically.      * 2GB of online storage for free, with up to 100GB available to paying customers.     * Sync files of any size or type.     * Sync Windows, Mac and Linux computers.     * Automatically syncs when new files or changes are detected.     * Work on files in your Dropbox even if you're offline. Your changes sync once your computer has an Internet connection again.     * Dropbox transfers will correctly resume where they left off if the connection drops.     * Efficient sync - only the pieces of a file that changed (not the whole file) are synced. This saves you time.     * Doesn't hog your Internet connection. You can manually set bandwidth limits.  File Sharing  Sharing files is simple and can be done with only a few clicks.      * Shared folders allow several people to collaborate on a set of files.     * You can see other people's changes instantly.     * A "Public" folder that lets you link directly to files in your Dropbox.     * Control who is able to access shared folders (including ability to kick people out and remove the shared files from their computers).     * Automatically create shareable online photo galleries from folders of photos in your Dropbox.  Online Backup  Dropbox backs up your files online without you having to think about it.      * Automatic backup of your files.     * Undelete files and folders.     * Restore previous versions of your files.     * 30 days of undo history, with unlimited undo available as a paid option.  Web Access  A copy of your files are stored on Dropbox's secure servers. This lets you access them from any computer or mobile device.      * Manipulate files as you would on your desktop - add, edit, delete, rename etc.     * Search your entire Dropbox for files.     * A "Recent Events" feed that shows you a summary of activity in your Dropbox.     * Create shared folders and invite people to them.     * Recover previous versions of any file or undelete deleted files.     * View photo galleries created automatically from photos in your Dropbox.  Security & Privacy  Dropbox takes the security and privacy of your files very seriously.      * Shared folders are viewable only by people you invite.     * All transmission of file data and metadata occurs over an encrypted channel (SSL).     * All files stored on Dropbox servers are encrypted (AES-256) and are inaccessible without your account password.     * Dropbox website and client software have been hardened against attacks from hackers.     * Dropbox employees are not able to view any user's files.     * Online access to your files requires your username and password.     * Public files are only viewable by people who have a link to the file(s). Public folders are not browsable or searchable.  Mobile Device Access  The free Dropbox application for iPhone, iPad, and Android lets you:      * Access your Dropbox on the go.     * View files from within the application.     * Download files for offline viewing.     * Take photos and videos and sync them to your Dropbox.     * Share links to files in your Dropbox.     * Export your files to other applications.     * Sync downloaded files so they're up-to-date.  A mobile-optimized version of the website is also available for owners of Blackberry phones and other Internet-capable mobile devices.

SYNCTOY V2.0 - http://www.microsoft.com/prophoto/downloads/synctoybeta.aspx

• NOTES - I have yet to use this application and don't know that I ever will, as my needs for file sharing are generally not amid multiple local computers. But this application is free and worth a look for those using a Microsoft operating system and in need of a syncronized network amid those PCs.
• FROM THE SOURCE - SyncToy 2.0 for Windows is available as a free download from the Microsoft Download Center. The easy to use, customizable application helps you copy, move, rename, and delete files between folders and computers.  There are files from all kinds of sources that we want to store and manage. Files are created by our digital cameras, e-mail, cell phones, portable media players, camcorders, PDAs, and laptops. Increasingly, computer users are using different folders, drives, and even different computers (such as a laptop and a desktop) to store, manage, retrieve, and view files. Yet managing hundreds or thousands of files is still largely a manual operation. In some cases it is necessary to regularly get copies of files from another location to add to primary location; in other cases there is a need to keep two storage locations exactly in sync. Some users manage files manually, dragging and dropping from one place to another and keeping track of whether the locations are synchronized in their heads. Other users may use two or more applications to provide this functionality.  Now there is an easier way. SyncToy, a free PowerToy for Microsoft Windows, is an easy to use, highly customizable program that helps users to do the heavy lifting involved with the copying, moving, and synchronization of different directories. Most common operations can be performed with just a few clicks of the mouse, and additional customization is available without additional complexity. SyncToy can manage multiple sets of folders at the same time; it can combine files from two folders in one case, and mimic renames and deletes in another case. Unlike other applications, SyncToy actually keeps track of renames to files and will make sure those changes get carried over to the synchronized folder.  We have collected feedback from the discussion forum on the Windows XP Professional Photography web site, from customer feedback surveys, from a large number of professional and hobbyist photographers at Microsoft, and from various world-wide forums, sites, reviews, and blogs on the web. Based on your feedback, the following features were added to this release of SyncToy:      * Dynamic Drive Letter Assignment: Drive letter reassignment will now be detected and updated in the folder pair definition.     * True Folder Sync: Folder creates, renames, and deletes are now synchronized for all SyncToy actions.     * Exclusion Filtering Based on Name: File exclusion based on name with exact or fuzzy matching.     * Filtering Based on File Attributes: The ability to exclude files based on one or more file attributes (Read-Only, System, Hidden).     * Unattended Folder Pair Execution: Addressed issues related to running scheduled folder pairs while logged off.     * Folder Pairs With Shared Endpoints: Ability for folder pairs associated with the same or different instances of SyncToy to share end-points.     * Command line enhancements: Added the ability to manage folder pairs via the command line interface.     * Re-Architect Sync Engine: The SyncToy engine has been rearchitected to provide scalability and the ability to add significant enhancements in future releases.     * Sync engine is also more robust insomuch that many single, file level errors are skipped without affecting the entire sync operation.     * Sync Encrypted Files: Sync of Encrypted files works when local folder and files are encrypted, which addresses the common scenario involving sync between local, encrypted laptop PC folder and remote, unencrypted desktop PC folder.     * 64-Bit Support: SyncToy now has a native 64-bit build (x64 only) for 64-bit versions of Windows.     * Folder pair rename     * Sub-folder Exclusion Enhancements: Descendents created under excluded sub-folders are automatically excluded. Usability improvements for the sub-folder exclusion dialog.     * Folder Pair Metadata Moved: Folder pair metadata removed from MyDocuments to resolve any issues with server-based folder pair re-direction setup.     * Setup Improvements: Integrated setup with single self-extracting archive file and no extra downloads if you already have .NET Framework 2.0 installed. Enabled silent install for the SyncToy Installer file (see readme.txt file for more information). Removed combine and subscribe actions.     * Removed combine and subscribe actions.  Note: We've taken great care to ensure that this tool operates as it should, but it is not part of Windows and is not supported by Microsoft Technical Support. For this reason, Microsoft Technical Support is unable to answer questions about SyncToy. To speak to other users and contribute feedback about your experiences with SyncToy, please use the forums.

BOX.NET - http://www.box.net/

• NOTES - No comment.
• FROM THE SOURCE - A smarter way to manage all your documents and mediaBusinesses create, analyze, and share all kinds of content every day. Box not only lets you store files in a single location, it also makes it a snap to organize, share, and archive all your documents and media. Now it’s easy to keep all your documents relevant, up-to-date, and easily accessible from anywhere.Organize and track files using a familiar, customizable folder structureView documents, media, Photoshop and other files in your web browserCreate and assign tasks requesting others to review and update filesEdit and collaborate on files with integrated third-party servicesControl who can access files, and for how longReceive updates on file uploads, downloads, updates, and commentsHow does it work?Organize all your contentWith Box, all your content can live in one place. Box lets you upload documents, spreadsheets, and presentations along with image, audio, video, and creative files. Set up as many folders and sub-folders as you want to organize all your content, so it’s always easy to navigate through files, no matter how many you have.Organize all your contentUpload documents and mediaBox acts as an online, virtual file server. You can use it to store all your documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs, Photoshop and Illustrator files, images, audio and video – if you can store it on your computer, you can store it on Box. Upload files one at a time (up to 1 GB each for Business and Enterprise customers) or drag and drop multiple files all at once. You can even preview most standard files online within Box, using integrated services from Google, Zoho, Scribd and others.Upload documents and mediaView documents, media and other content instantlyOnce your files are on Box, you can view them instantly, without ever leaving your browser. Box's integrated file view feature lets you view the most popular file formats, including documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs, images, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator files, audio and video. You can flow through all your content in one place, without downloading or worrying about whether you have the right application to view a file. Box takes care of all the heavy lifting for you.Make sure you’re leveraging your best contentShare content securelyWhether you’re storing a few dozen files or a few thousand, finding what you’re looking for is simple thanks to Box’s built-in search engine. Search for specific file names, for user-assigned tags or, with Box’s Business and Enterprise editions, for specific words or phrases within text-based documents.No matter how you share content, with Box, you’re in complete control. It’s simple to set passwords for shared files, modify who can access them at any time, and even limit how long a file can be accessed by others. Enterprise Edition: Secure cloud for your company      * Encrypted storage and transfer     * Group based permissioning     * Complex password enforcement  Scalable content management      * Full custom branding     * Full reporting and activity history     * Unlimited external collaboration  Custom integration      * API access for custom integrations     * Salesforce.com integration     * Premium OpenBox applications  Dedicated account management      * Fast-start services

FILES ANYWHERE - http://www.filesanywhere.com/

• NOTES - No comment.
• FROM THE SOURCE -  *  Sync Folders, Schedule Offsite Backups     * WebFolder Drive Mapping, Direct File Editing     * Share Files using Dropbox Links     * View / Edit Documents and Pictures Online     * Photo Slideshows, Video and Audio Streaming     * Search Files by Content, Custom MetaData     * SSL Encryption, Secure FTP, WebDAV     * Add SubAccounts to Create a Workgroup     * Version History with Checkin/Checkout     * Private Site Branding for Businesses   Login Pages      * Web Basic     * Web Basic SSL     * WebAdvanced     * Secure FTP Transfer Tool  Client Apps for Windows      * Backup/Sync for Windows     * Outlook Add-in     * Windows Desktop App  Client Apps for Mac      * Backup/Sync for Mac     * Mac Desktop App  Mobile Apps      * Iphone     * Android     * Mobile Login  Social Networking Tools      * Facebook     * Twitter Backup  Information      * Sales information     * Support Center     * Plans and Prices     * Features     * What's New     * Private Sites Demo Request     * WebEx Session

IBACKUP - http://www.ibackup.com

• NOTES - No comment.
• FROM THE SOURCE - IBackup guarantees superior performance, security and ease-of-use for all of its desktop applications, compared to other online storage providers. Extensive enterprise-class feature set including Snapshots, which enable you to view older copies of data, Network Drive for easy drag-n-drop operations, Sub-Accounts, WebFolders, sharing and collaboration options, make us a leading player in the business of online storage market.  IBackup Drive and IBackup for Windows applications perform at 30% or better, vis-à-vis competition.*              Online BackupOnline Backup  IBackup offers enterprise-class online backup to consumers and organizations.  More  IBackup Drive  Maps your online storage account as a local drive on your computer. Drag-n-drop, open, edit and save files directly from Office applications. IBackup Drive More           More          WebFolders  IBackup provides both browser and desktop-based access to WebFolders for drag-n-drop and direct edits of Office files like Word, Excel and PowerPoint. WebFolders More           More          Web-Manager  The web-based application allows collaboration to share data and manage account. Features Media Gallery, drag-n-drop and file search. Web-Manager More           More  Sub-Accounts  Create Sub-Accounts within your main account for collaborative online storage and access. Sub-Accounts More           More          IBackup Drive for Mac  A desktop interface between your IBackup account and Mac. Features include copy-n-paste, drag-n-drop and direct editing. IBackup Drive for Mac More          ILite  Access data on your IBackup account on the move, using handheld devices like iPhone, Blackberry, PocketPC and Treo.

IDRIVE - http://www.idrive.com

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• FROM THE SOURCE - Automatic Selection           Continuous Data Protection (CDP)           True Archiving / Sync  When you install IDrive for the first time, a default selection of most commonly backed up data including Documents, Pictures and Videos is created with a random after hours schedule. You can customize the selection and schedule.more           IDrive automatically recognizes the modified parts of file(s)/folder(s) and backs them up every 10 minutes, thus offering hands-free backup of data. more              No data is deleted from your IDrive online account until you manually delete or run sync to match your desktop data to your account. You control your backup data. more                                        Open/Locked File Backup         Mapped Drive Backup         IDrive Explorer  Performs reliable backups of open/locked files like Outlook files (.pst), QuickBooks, MS-Excel and so on. more           Supports backup of mapped and external hard drives - even if your system is logged off. more           IDrive Explorer offers a 'virtual drive' view of your account to access and restore backed up data. You can drag-n-drop files for restore from your online drive to the local system. more                                        Search and Restore         Time-Line Restore         Versioning  Fast search and restore of your data from the IDrive desktop application or the web interface. more           Restore option with time-line choice for a set of data. This helps in restoring related data as of a point-in-time. more           IDrive retains and allows you to restore the last 30 versions of all files backed up to your account, to any location on your local computer. Better yet, your storage is computed only for the most current version; historical versions are stored free. more                                        Retrieve data from any location         Web Based Backup Management         Manage multiple accounts  Login via any browser to your account to access backed up data, view log reports and restore data on the local system. more           Manage your Backup set, its schedule and view backup logs from any browser. more           Create and manage multiple accounts from a single account, via the web. more              * Incremental and compressed backups that significantly reduces your network bandwidth usage by transferring only modified portions of files      * Enhanced security with 128-bit SSL encryption on transfers, 256-bit AES encryption on storage with a user defined key that is not stored anywhere on IDrive servers more      * Works behind most firewalls; proxy support enables you to setup connections via proxy network connection      * Easy options to control bandwidth usage; Auto-Pause makes intelligent guesses on pausing and resuming backup to enable optimum desktop appearances during user activity more      * Add files and folders to Backup set from anywhere on Windows Explorer more      * Scheduled backup even if system is logged off; automatic power off after completion of the job      * Hands free backup of most common types of application and data more      * Detailed status of backup logs via the web more