IBM has partnered with an e-commerce services company to sell its continuous data protection software to consumers and smaller businesses.IBM is now selling Tivoli Continuous Data Protection for Files through Digital River’s oneNetwork channel, which operates e-commerce sites for retailers including Circuit City Stores, PC World and Staples.The IBM software backs up data automatically each time changes are made, allowing users to recover earlier versions of a document in the event of a system failure, virus attack or the theft of a computer. The backup can be created to a USB memory stick, external drive or other remote storage system.It’s in a category of products known as continuous data protection software. Other vendors targeting the area include Hewlett-Packard, Veritas Software and FalconStor Software. The Tivoli product is on sale for US$35 per laptop or desktop. IBM began selling the product to corporate customers last September.Digital River, of Minneapolis, manages e-commerce operations for retailers, handling tasks like site hosting, order management and payment processing. Software vendors offer their products through its oneNetwork channel to broaden their market reach. Its sales for 2005 jumped 43 percent from the year before, to $220 million, while profits also rose. The company opened new offices last year in Europe and Asia to expand its business there.-James Niccolai, IDG News Service (Paris Bureau)Keep checking in at our Security Feed for updated news coverage. Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe