Cloud Computing -- Emergency Preparedness for Local Government White Paper Now Available

Improving data protection and recovery from natural disaster with cloud computing, SaaS, and web-based software

Vancouver, BC (Vocus) July 16, 2009 --

What: CloudBench Applications has issued a new white paper to outline how local governments can use cloud computing for emergency preparedness and improve data protection and recovery.

Where: White paper can be downloaded at http://www.basicgov.com/docs/White-Papers-Cloud-Computing-Emergency-Preparedness-for-Local-Government-2009.pdf

Why: Many well-prepared organizations using on-premise software are left with no way to recover lost data and restore service after unforeseen disasters. Users of web-based services have both their data and server availability protected in the event of a natural disaster.

About BasicGov

CloudBench Applications, Inc. (TSX VENTURE: CBH) develops, sells and supports BasicGov, an affordable web-based software used by cities and local governments to streamline their permits and inspections, code enforcement and planning processes. BasicGov is a reliable, secure solution delivered for an affordable price and the only web-based software for local governments built on Force.com, the cloud computing platform from SalesForce.com used by more than 55,000 organizations worldwide. BasicGov software requires only an Internet connection and a browser. Users pay a monthly subscription fee of $119 per module and no capital investment is required. www.basicgov.com

Contacts

Media contact: Susan Kirk at 1.604.315.9959

Sales contact: Roula Fredrikson, roula.fredrikson(at)basicgov.com or 1.866.999.1846 ext. 1

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