Drobo, Pogoplug to offer free 10GB cloud storage

LONDON, UK: Data storage service provider Drobo and streaming service provider Pogoplug have partnered to deliver 'personal cloud' solution for anytime, anywhere access to files.

Drobo customers will have access to free cloud storage, remote file access and digital media streaming using Pogoplug Cloud, a new service announced last week. Drobo users will be offered 10GB of free public cloud storage.

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Drobo users will be offered 10GB of free public cloud storage."Small businesses, professionals, and consumers already store large collections of files on their Drobo," said Tom Buiocchi, CEO, Drobo. "Adding remote access, media streaming and other cloud capabilities turns the Drobo into the ultimate personal cloud -- combining the simple, reliable storage Drobo users have come to expect with the flexibility and freedom of the cloud."