Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Wed, April 6, 2011
Tue, April 5, 2011
Spare Backup Inc. and Lifestyle Services Group to Launch Spare Mobile in Mobile Phone Insurance Programs
PALM DESERT, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Spare Backup (OTCBB:SPBU) today announced that it has been selected by Lifestyle Services Group Limited, a leading provider of affinity and insurance solutions within the mobile telecom sector, as a preferred supplier for the provision of Data Back-Up services. The companies expect to begin a progressive roll out in early April, 2011 of Spare Mobile backup and security features that will be offered with Lifestyle Services Group Mobile Phone Insurance programs
"We are excited to launch our platform with Lifestyle Services Group and provide our cutting edge digital services to complement their insurance and assistance programs"
Under the terms of the agreement Spare Backup is anticipating a minimum base of 100,000 active paying customers with more to be added as the service is offered into client branded programs.
aWe are excited to launch our platform with Lifestyle Services Group and provide our cutting edge digital services to complement their insurance and assistance programs," stated Cery Perle, CEO of Spare Backup. "We have worked diligently to solidify our position as a leader in Cloud Computing services and are thrilled to be working with Lifestyle Services Group, the leading provider of these services in the UK. The need for backup services in insurance products for cell phonesis a natural fit. To include our security features, which can locate your phone if lost, and wipe the data clean, makes this a very compelling offer that we believe most consumers will value. We look forward to adding additional channel partners through Lifestyle Services Groupa™s extensive client network.a
Commenting on the launch, Andy Morris, Business Development Director at Lifestyle Services Group stated: aThe number of replacement devices and repairs we support every year is heading towards the 1 million mark. Data Back-up, handset location and remote handset locking functionality fits in well with our current portfolio of solutions that are predominantly focused around mobile devices and personal privacy. The solution with Spare Backup will enable us to offer a high degree of configurability and provides the best range of compatibility across all networks and handset manufacturers. This is well suited for the many affinity client-branded programs we operate within Mobile Networks and Retail Banking Packaged accounts.a
Spare Backup will provide the Back-Up and security services throughout the term of the Agreement including all awhite labela portals powered by Spare Backup. The services provided will be available for all Lifestyle Services Group customers and partners. Lifestyle Services Group will market the services to its customers through various promotional offers as well as by bundling the services into certain programs.
About Lifestyle Services Group Limited
Lifestyle Services Group is the leading provider of affinity distributed solutions to support the consumer desire to live their life through their mobile devices.
Lifestyle Services Group manages over 5 million customer interactions on behalf of its clients every year, and manages the largest active mobile phone insurance base in the UK. With over 1000 employees based in 3 locations across the UK, Lifestyle Services Group supports many of the High Street Banks and Mobile Networks in delivering mobile centric lifestyle related products to add value to their customer propositions.
Lifestyle Services Group is part of a multi-billion pound group of consumer companies, including Phones4U, Dial-a-Phone and EZ Pay. For more information, go to [ www.lifestylegroup.co.uk ].
Lifestyle Services GroupLtd is registered in England and Wales. Company number 5114385. Registered Office: Osprey House, Ore Close, Lymedale Business Park, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 9QD. It is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
About Spare Backup Inc.:
Spare Backup, Inc. specializes in helping consumers, small office/home office users and small to mid-sized businesses protect their computer data quickly, automatically and cost-effectively. The company's flagship Spare Backup product is the first totally automated online backup service that intelligently selects, secures and stores files without any user intervention, automatically backing up documents, email, music, photos and other PC files on a continuous basis or according to the schedule of the user's choice. The company recently launched a suite of cloud computing products along with its new mobile platforms and security products. The company is headquartered in Palm Desert, California.
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