Netgear introduces "cloud backup" service for its ReadyNAS network drives

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This all makes total sense (that software-as-a-
service be bundled directly with hardware), but
it is hard to imagine that hardware makers will
be able to provide high-quality software
services. The most recently example,
particularly relevant in the backup-storage
context is HP's failed attempt to provide
online backup with the Upline product.

It appears that NETGEAR has partnered to offer
the service (looking carefully reveals that it
is powered by ElephantDrive). While it remains
to be seen whether partnering is going to
produce a better outcome, it does create some
interesting questions. Will others firms
follow this pattern?

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