Seagate Acquires Backup Company Mirra

The deal will make the maker of the Mirra Personal Server backup system a wholly owned subsidary of the hard drive company.

Mirra, the developer of the Mirra Personal Server continuous back up system, was today acquired by hard disc maker Seagate Technology in a bid to acquire more of a consumer foothold. Financial terms of the acquisition were not immediately available.

Effective immediately, Seagate said, Mirra will become one of their wholly owned subsidiaries. This puts at Seagate’s finger tips Mirra’s awarding winning technology which provides continuous backup of data from multiple PCs, secure online remote access and file sharing, and automatic file synchronization across networked computers.

"The creation and value of personal digital content is dramatically increasing as people acquire new digital devices and deploy home networks," said Brian Dexheimer, Seagate executive vice president, Storage Business. "Mirra’s groundbreaking software and services protect and manage this data by providing simplified backup, device synchronization and remote access to digital files and networked devices. Mirra is a perfect strategic fit for Seagate as we look to extend our branded offerings and to deliver simple, reliable consumer solutions for safeguarding, sharing and accessing the consumer’s digital life."

"By bringing Mirra’s innovative software and services talent together with Seagate’s hardware expertise, global resources and world-class brand, we will set the stage for significant growth in value-added branded products," said Tom Shea, Mirra’s chief executive officer. "Together, we will change the way consumers protect, store and access their digital content."