IBackup - online backup and online storage Support

IBackup features in comparison with a generic competing service

Online Storage Features-Browser Access IBackup Generic Online Storage Service
128-bit SSL security
(Default)
Upload file
Download file
Wire compression for downloading
(speeds downloads by 3-4 times for some data)
 
Upload folders
(Using Webfolders)
 
Download folders
(Using Webfolders)
 
Drag-n-drop files/folders
(Using Webfolders)
 
Share file
Share folder
Share with fine grained control
(read, write, password protection)
 
Picture view
(Better Clarity)
Automated slide show  
Versions
(multiple uploads of same file name create different versions)
 
Historical view of data
(Using Snapshots)
 
Lock/unlock
(for collaborative use to prevent one user overwriting other's file)
 
Reporting
(log of all activity)
 
Virus scanning  
Search by file name
Search by file content  
Search performance Superfast Slow
General performance Faster Slow
Network Drive client IBackup Drive Generic Online Storage Service
SSL encryption
Drag-n-drop
Direct edit
Copy-n-paste
Share file
(Directly from within IBackup Drive)
Share folder
(Directly from within IBackup Drive)
 
Mac Support
(Using IBackup Drive for Mac)
 
Performance Much faster due to wire compression
(Noticeable when you copy and paste or directly edit compressible data , as in large word docs, excel or access database)
Generally Slow
Interactive Backups and Scheduling IBackup for Windows Generic Online Storage Service
Drag-n-drop  
Scheduling
Compression during transfers  
SSL encryption during transmission
Patching (Modified blocks within a changed file)  
Historical view of data
(Using Snapshots)
 
Log reporting  
Email status report
Service Mode (for Windows XP/2000/NT)  
Linux Support  
Exchange Server Backup  
Graphical interface More intuitive
Performance Much much faster
(To evaluate this, you have to schedule a large backup of at least 1-2 GB, typical of any user these days to see the tremendous advantage of IBackup)
Generally Slow