ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Jan. 24, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Memeo (formerly Tanagra, Inc.), a worldwide provider of file management and backup solutions for the consumer and small-to-medium business (SMB) markets, today announced new photo capabilities within its flagship backup software solutions, Memeo AutoBackup(tm) and Memeo iExtend. The company has teamed with Shutterfly, the leading independent photo service, to deliver Shutterfly's award-winning products and services to AutoBackup and iExtend customers. The solution is immediately available through the Memeo web site (www.memeo.com).
With its new capabilities, Memeo instantly detects new digital photos and enables simultaneous file backup while uploading photos to Shutterfly. Additionally, the solution will simultaneously backup other digital files such as music and videos to a computer or external storage device. Memeo users can easily access their Shutterfly accounts to share pictures, create unique photo gifts and order prints. To launch the relationship, Memeo customers who purchase AutoBackup or iExtend will receive 30 free prints from Shutterfly.
"An increasing number of consumers are uploading and sharing photos, but few are taking the time to backup these precious moments and prevent loss," stated Hong Bui, CEO and Co-founder of Memeo. "By providing a direct link to industry leader, Shutterfly, we've created a simplified end-to-end experience for Memeo customers. This is just the beginning of a very valuable relationship with Shutterfly, and we look forward to expanding our offerings in the near future."
Memeo iExtend, the company's latest backup solution for iPod, allows users to expand the capabilities of iPod beyond music and makes it easier to access from an iPod content such as photos, e-mail, contacts, calendars, PowerPoint presentations, etc. Memeo iExtend also gives users the ability to access RSS news feeds from their iPod.
Both iExtend and AutoBackup include Zero-Touch(tm) data preservation technology, which is designed to protect the ever-evolving digital life style. It automatically conforms to individual user behavior and recognizes the need to use various types of content in a many different ways. Memeo automatically backs-up any new file addition or change. The simple SmartPick checklist is designed to take the guesswork out of locating important files by allowing users to simply check-off what files or content they want to backup and to what location. Memeo also keeps track of changes made to files while the designated backup destination is disconnected from the PC and automatically updates those changes upon re-connection. Memeo includes a powerful search feature so users can instantly find and restore any information-from a version of a single file to an entire computer's worth of data.
"At Shutterfly we recognize that consumers' precious memories are invaluable, and we are pleased that Memeo is taking further steps to ensure that memories are safe. We are happy to team with Memeo to offer its customers a new way to manage and back up their photos effortlessly, with the ease of use they've come to expect from Shutterfly," noted Jeffrey Housenbold, CEO of Shutterfly.
About Memeo
Memeo, based in Aliso Viejo, CA, is a software company focused on providing solutions that manage and protect irreplaceable and mission-critical digital data files. Founded in 2003 in an effort to capitalize on the rapid move towards a digital world from everything from finance to photography and music, the company developed its flagship software, Memeo to give consumers and businesses alike a better way of protecting, managing and sharing digital, portable files and make them universally accessible. For more information on Memeo and its products, please visit www.memeo.com.
About Shutterfly
Founded in 1999, Shutterfly, Inc. (www.shutterfly.com) is a premium photo service specializing in the consumer and professional photography markets. The company provides customers with simple and fun ways to organize, enhance and archive images; share pictures with family and friends; order professional-quality prints and create an assortment of personalized items such as photo books, calendars and greeting cards. In 2005, Shutterfly ranked no. 170 on the 24th annual Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country.
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