DataLock and Acclipse Redefine Data Security for Accountants

Auckland, New Zealand – July 19, 2009 – DataLock, New Zealand’s largest online backup provider, has partnered with Acclipse, a leading supplier of accounting software in Australasia, to provide unprecedented data security for the accounting industry.

The partnership will seamlessly integrate DataLock’s online data backup solution with Acclipse’s web-based practice management and tax software.

Traditionally there has been a costly manual process for accountants and their clients to backup and retain critical data. The new online solution performs automatic backups with no effort from users, providing significant gains in efficiency and security.

DataLock CEO Andrew Schick calls it an exciting development for the future of the accounting industry. “Acclipse shares our vision of making it easier for businesses to be successful,” says Schick. “They must be free to focus on the needs of their customers, and they can only do this if they are confident in the reliability and security of their systems.”

Acclipse CEO Mike Chisholm and Chairman David Brown are delighted to be working with DataLock. “We’ve always known the next generation of services will be online,” says Chisholm. “Online backup will free accountants from legacy backup systems and allow them to focus on what they do best.”

The new service will be available to Acclipse’s existing customers immediately, and will be rolled out progressively to other end customers throughout the year.

About Acclipse

Acclipse was founded in 2002 by shareholders and staff who had earlier created CA-Systems (practice management, tax and client accounting software), which was acquired by MYOB in 1999 along with the Accountants’ Office suite of software. The Acclipse product range for accountants includes full workflow driven practice management, web management, document management, tax (planned release 09), value-add client accounting (cashflow budgeting and benchmarking), outsourcing and fee financing. Acclipse has more than 1,000 accounting practices and 8,000 users of its solutions across New Zealand and Australia.

Visit www.acclipse.co.nz for more.

About DataLock

DataLock is a privately owned New Zealand company that has developed the world’s easiest and most reliable online backup solution for businesses. Founded in 2007, DataLock has become the clear leader in backup delivered over the internet and its innovative solutions are being used by hundreds of businesses in New Zealand and Australia.

Visit www.datalock.co.nz for more.