Cox Business Enhances Online Backup Solution

Refreshed interface, increased storage space and Mac compatibility round out new features of leading backup and cloud storage solution for small business

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Nov 07, 2012, 09:56 ET

ATLANTA, Nov. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Business today announced several enhancements to its Cox Business Online Backup solution for business creating a more intuitive and easy-to-use experience for customers. Powered by Mozy, and backed by EMC, customers in Cox Business' footprint across the U.S. have access to the world's leading backup and storage technology, with more secure cloud storage space offered than other providers.

Cox Business Online Backup provides businesses with a safe, secure service that backs up files automatically while allowing users to access and restore files in the office or out. All new and existing Cox Business Internet customers receive Cox Business Online Backup as part of the service, which includes up to 25GB storage, over 20 times more than traditional telecommunications providers. In addition, Cox Business Online Backup now offers customers 250GB and 1TB incremental storage options as needed, which benefits customers as they require more secure storage to backup servers or safeguard the entire office.

With new monthly storage consumption reports, Cox Business Online Backup customers can more easily administer the solution through an improved, user friendly interface that's integrated into the Cox Business online customer portal – MyAccount – which allows customers to restore files and order incremental storage in real time. In addition, Mac users can now leverage the power of Cox Business Online Backup.

"Years of critical computer files and hard drive documents must be protected to ensure theft, natural disasters or hard drive crashes don't severely impact a small businesses' ability to survive," said Kristine Faulkner, Cox Business vice president of product development and management. "We provide Cox Business Online Backup to our customers to help them protect valuable assets and maintain business continuity."

Cox Business also offers customers Security Suite powered by McAfee to complete the package of online security businesses require. Cox Business Security Suite offers protection from virus, spyware and hacker attacks in a single, integrated solution.

In addition to providing security and backup solutions for business, Cox supports the resources provided by the National Cyber Security Alliance, found here for tips on how to keep businesses safe.

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Cox Business provides voice, data and video services for more than 290,000 small and regional businesses, including healthcare providers, K-12 and higher education, financial institutions and federal, state and local government organizations. The organization also serves most of the top tier wireless and wireline telecommunications carriers in the U.S. through its wholesale division. According to Vertical Systems Group, Cox Business is one of the largest providers of business Ethernet services in the U.S. based on customer ports and has been consistently recognized for its leadership among small/midsize business data service providers. Cox is currently the seventh largest voice service provider in the U.S. and supports one million phone lines. For more information about Cox Business, Click Here or call 1-800-396-1609.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet and telephone services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves approximately 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising.

Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for five years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

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