Connected Drives the Data Protection Agenda; Connected's Founder and CTO, Dave Cane, Discusses Protecting PCs as an Integral Part of America's Network Infrastructure

Business Wire, March 8, 2002

Business/Technology Editors

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2002

Cyberattacks, security, and protecting network infrastructure and PC data are hot topics with far reaching consequences for both industry and government. Businesses are increasingly aware of the damage caused by viruses, cyber-security breeches and lost productivity due to downed systems and PC information loss. Every CIO and IT professional should fully understand these issues and be prepared to address them within their own organizations.

"America's information infrastructure includes more than just the network servers and the software used to protect them. The PCs attached to our networks -- and the data they contain -- are vital components of our business infrastructure and they must function effectively in order for companies to maximize their productivity," said Dave Cane, founder and CTO of Connected Corporation. "Companies that implement comprehensive business resiliency plans, and securely protect their server- and PC-based data, have a substantial competitive advantage over those that do not. Public and private leaders have a responsibility to determine what best practices are available to help all businesses achieve these goals."

Cane will join other industry leaders and Howard Schmidt, the newly appointed Vice Chair of the President's Critical Infrastructure Board and member of the National Security Council, to talk about protecting the nation's network infrastructure in a Webcast moderated by John Gallant, president and editorial director of Network World.

The Webcast will be held on Monday, March 11 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Interested parties can register at: http://www.nwfusion.com/media/webcast/index.html

The Webcast panelists will discuss:

--The vulnerability of critical corporate and public networks to cyberterrorism and other attacks.

--The importance of comprehensive data protection and disaster recovery plans.

--The most important threats to America's network infrastructure.

--The role of government and the private sector in mitigating the risk.

To speak with Dave Cane about the importance of data protection, disaster recovery and business continuity, please contact Wayne St. Amand 508-808-7605 or Mark McClennan / Kim Baker at 781-684-0770 or e-mail markm@schwartz-pr.com.

About Connected

Based in Framingham, Massachusetts, with multiple U.S. and international offices, Connected Corporation is the market-leading provider of PC data protection and management solutions, including secure backup and recovery, application self-healing, asset survey and PC migration capabilities for enterprise desktop and mobile PCs. Connected's PC lifecycle management technology improves enterprise productivity by significantly reducing computer downtime, and the costs and burdens associated with managing PCs and their stored information assets. More than 400 of the world's largest corporations, including Cisco Systems, Compaq, EMC, GAP, Goodrich and Hewlett-Packard, use the award-winning Connected TLM software. For more information visit www.connected.com or call 1-800-353-3078.

Connected and Connected TLM are trademarks of Connected Corporation. All names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.