New Release of Trend Micro™ SafeSync™ Brings Enhanced Look and Feel, Greater Sync Capabilities, Support for Lion

CUPERTINO, Calif., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in Internet content security, today announced the latest release of Trend Micro SafeSync, the ultimate tool for safe and simple synchronization. The new offering provides consumers an enhanced look and feel, simplified sync functionality and expanded support for Mac users. In addition to existing automatic sync, users can now drag and drop files and instantly sync a broad range of devices, including computers, smartphones and tablets, leading to easier access to all personal data.

These enhancements give users even greater freedom to access and share all of their digital stuff—from financial information to family photos and videos—while ensuring that they are fully protected, synchronized and saved across multiple computers and mobile devices.

"Consumers spread their personal digital life across multiple devices in diverse environments, but they still expect easy anywhere access and top-notch security—and they should," said Carol Carpenter, general manager, consumer division at Trend Micro. "SafeSync is designed to meet exactly those needs. It offers peace of mind by protecting all personal and sensitive data while making it easily accessible to the right people."

SafeSync seamlessly moves files from one device to another, reducing the likelihood of data loss and slashing the time spent moving files manually. Using SafeSync mobile apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android, users can upload captured images, stream music and videos, view pictures or important documents, and easily share them all. "We think the world is easier and less stressful when you can get access to your files without having to guess which device they're stored on." says Dan Conlon, engineering director at Trend Micro.

What's new in SafeSync

The new features in Trend Micro SafeSync include:

• Look and Feel–It's easier to navigate, with simpler settings and options
• Drag & Drop – Users can simply drag and drop files into the SafeSync Folder and have them sync with the cloud immediately
• Cross platform support – Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android support means you no longer need to choose sides
• Mobility - The SafeSync Folder goes on any device where the SafeSync client or mobile app has been installed, without further configuration
• Create your own SafeSync Folders–There's no need to move files into a separate SafeSync Folder; a right-click on any folder brings up the options to 'Make this a SafeSync Folder'
• Caching Made Easy - Users can selectively sync folders on different computers and mobile devices so as not to take up too much space on any one
• Expanded Support – The newSafeSync supports Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) and native 64-bit support for Mac OS X 10.5 and higher

SafeSync Pricing and Availability

SafeSync is available immediately in the U.S. Existing users will be upgraded starting at the end of November 2011. Pricing starts at $39.95 per year.  SafeSync is available in the following languages:  English, Spanish, Italian, French, Turkish, Japanese, and German.

About Trend Micro

Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cloud security leader, creates a world safe for exchanging digital information with its Internet content security and threat management solutions for businesses and consumers.  A pioneer in server security with over 20 years' experience, we deliver top-ranked client, server and cloud-based security that fits our customers' and partners' needs, stops new threats faster, and protects data in physical, virtualized and cloud environments. Powered by the Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ cloud security infrastructure, our industry-leading cloud-computing security technology, products and services stop threats where they emerge, on the Internet, and are supported by 1,000+ threat intelligence experts around the globe. 

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