Hurricane Bill Moves Towards the East Coast - Are the Local Governments Prepared?

Vancouver, BC (Vocus) August 21, 2009

BasicGov recommends adding web-based software to local government’s community development departments to help with data protection and recovery for hurricane contingency planning.

A key feature of cloud computing is that users’ information is housed in multiple, geographically dispersed data centers that provide extensive backup, data archive and failover capabilities. This includes a multi-level backup strategy of disk-to-disk-to-tape data backups which ensure maximum recovery speed with minimum potential for data loss. Major suppliers of cloud computing infrastructure such as Salesforce.com provide very high levels of service availability through virtualized servers at multiple data centers. Users of web-based services have both their data and server availability protected in the event of a natural disaster.

“We are working with many cities that have adopted cloud computing to manage their community development processes and these cities are better prepared for continuity after a natural disaster like a hurricane,” said David Roberts, President & CEO with BasicGov. “If a city that uses cloud computing to manage its community development department had the misfortune to lose all its IT equipment in a hurricane, it could start the task of rebuilding the next day from any location using laptops and an Internet connection.”

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About BasicGov

CloudBench Applications, Inc. (TSX VENTURE: CBH) develops, sells and supports BasicGov, affordable web-based software used by cities and local governments to streamline their permits and inspections, code enforcement and planning processes. BasicGov is a reliable, secure solution delivered for an affordable price and the only web-based software for local governments built on Force.com, the cloud computing platform from SalesForce.com used by more than 55,000 organizations worldwide. BasicGov software requires only an Internet connection and a browser. Users pay a monthly subscription fee of $ 119 per module and no capital investment is required. http://www.basicgov.com

Media contact: Susan Kirk, Susan(dot)kirk(at)basicgov(dot)com, 1.604.315.9959

Sales contact: Roula Fredrikson, roula(dot)fredrikson(at)basicgov(dot)com, 1.866.999.1846 ext. 1

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Hurricane Bill Moves Towards the East Coast - Are the Local Governments Prepared?

Custom Storage Named NetApp Storage Solutions Provider on Arizonas WSCA Master Price Agreement for State and Local Governments and Education (SLED)

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) January 7, 2011

Custom Storage, a leading provider of data storage solutions that protect and manage organizations mission-critical data, today announced that it has been selected as one of three NetApp storage solutions providers on Arizonas WSCA Master Price Agreement for State and Local Governments and Education (SLED).

Now that NetApp has signed on to the Western States Contracting Alliance, Arizona state, city and country governments along with schools and institutions of higher education can gain the benefits of the cooperative purchasing contract to obtain NetApps cost-effective storage solutions delivered with the expertise of Custom Storage, the only Arizona-based Value-Added Reseller approved on the contract.

Its great that the schools and governments of Arizona can now obtain the industry-leading NetApp storage solutions through the efficient acquisition provided by the WSCA cooperative purchasing agreement, said Larry Gentry, President of Custom Storage. Weve been a local NetApp reseller for years with more than 20 customers in Arizona, and were proud to have the opportunity to serve Arizonas SLED market via the WSCA.

Custom Storage became a NetApp Platinum Elite Partner because NetApps storage products empower enterprises and organizations with sustainable competitive advantage, improved profitability, and faster time-to-market by exploiting untapped value in IT infrastructures.

In addition to being a NetApp Platinum Elite Partner, Custom Storage also partners with other leading technology vendors such as IBM, Riverbed, VMware, CommVault and Symantec. This allows Custom Storage to deliver a complete array of data center solutions and services including data storage, disaster recovery, virtualization, back-up and recovery, WAN optimization, email archiving and data encryption.

About Custom Storage:

Custom Storage designs and builds highly reliable data storage infrastructures and solutions for mid-market and enterprise companies and government agencies.

Custom Storage is privately-held and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Custom Storage Named NetApp Storage Solutions Provider on Arizonas WSCA Master Price Agreement for State and Local Governments and Education (SLED)