Carbonite, Inc.
Carbonite is a cloud backup and data protection brand, now part of OpenText, offering unlimited encrypted backup for home and business users.
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Overview
Carbonite provides cloud backup and data protection for home and business users. Its plans offer automatic, encrypted cloud backup storage, 1-click file restoration, and recovery after virus or malware infection. Carbonite states that millions trust it to back up their personal and business data, and it offers professional solutions supporting compliance needs such as HIPAA, FERPA, and GLBA. Carbonite was acquired by OpenText in December 2019 and is part of the OpenText Cybersecurity family, alongside products including Webroot, MailStore, and Hightail.
History
Carbonite was acquired by OpenText in December 2019. Its products bring cyber-resilient solutions to customers ranging from home users to managed service providers and businesses of all sizes. Carbonite is part of the product portfolio in the OpenText Cybersecurity family, which focuses on enhancing cybersecurity alongside other products such as Webroot, MailStore, and Hightail.
Products and positioning
Easy recovery, unlimited storage, and built-in encryption for home and business data protection.
Carbonite Basic
Cloud backup plan for 1 computer with unlimited storage, automatic encrypted backup, and 1-click file restoration.
Carbonite Plus
Cloud backup plan for 1 computer + 1 external hard drive with unlimited storage and automatic encrypted backup.
Carbonite Prime
Cloud backup plan for 1 computer + 1 external hard drive with unlimited storage, automatic encrypted backup, and includes Webroot Computer Antivirus.
Recent events
Reported
OpenText completes Carbonite acquisition[3]
Open Text Corporation reported that its acquisition of Carbonite had closed. The release also said the Carbonite integration had begun.
Reported
OpenText announces restructuring plan[3]
OpenText announced a restructuring plan affecting its global workforce and consolidating certain real estate facilities, including those related to Carbonite. The company estimated costs of approximately $26 million to $34 million and said the activities were anticipated to be completed by the end of Fiscal 2021.
Reported
OpenText confirms acquisition of Carbonite[4]
OpenText officially confirmed its acquisition of Carbonite for a total purchase price of US$1.42 billion. The transaction was expected to close within 90 days.
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