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Okay, let s break down Iomega (now often referred to as the Iomega brand under Lenovo) and cover those aspects. Keep in mind Iomega doesn t exist as an independent company anymore, but the brand and its legacy live on, primarily through LenovoEMC and later, Lenovo s own storage solutions.

Iomega/LenovoEMC/Lenovo Storage: Overview

• Historical Iomega: Iomega was a well-known brand, especially in the late 20th century, for its removable storage solutions. Think Zip drives, Jaz drives, and early external hard drives. They were innovators in personal and small business data backup and storage.
• Acquisition by EMC: In 2008, EMC Corporation, a large data storage company, acquired Iomega. The brand continued as a subsidiary, focusing on consumer and small-business storage.
• LenovoEMC: When EMC was acquired by Dell in 2016, the Iomega brand assets went to Lenovo. Lenovo continued to sell network attached storage (NAS) devices under the LenovoEMC banner for a while.
• Lenovo Today: Lenovo has largely folded the remaining Iomega/LenovoEMC products into its broader storage solutions portfolio. You ll find Lenovo-branded NAS devices, external hard drives, and enterprise-level storage systems.

Revenue:

• Historical Iomega: Public revenue figures for Iomega as a standalone company before its acquisition are available from past financial reports. You d have to dig into archives or financial databases.
• LenovoEMC: After the acquisition, revenue was not broken out separately for Iomega/LenovoEMC. It was part of the overall EMC and then Lenovo financials.
• Lenovo (Storage Today): Lenovo doesn t usually publish specific revenue figures just for its storage product line. Storage is a component of their overall data center infrastructure and PC business. You can find Lenovo s overall financial reports on their investor relations website.

Alternatives (Modern Context):

Since Iomega products are no longer actively manufactured, the direct alternatives are other storage solutions. Here s a breakdown by category:

• NAS (Network Attached Storage):
  • Synology: A popular choice for home and small business NAS. Known for their user-friendly interface (DSM).
  • QNAP: Another strong NAS competitor. Offers a wide range of models, some with more advanced features.
  • Netgear ReadyNAS: A good option for ease of use, particularly in smaller settings.
  • Western Digital (WD) My Cloud: Geared towards simpler home use.
  • TerraMaster: A more budget-friendly NAS alternative.
• External Hard Drives/SSDs:
  • Seagate: A major player in the hard drive market.
  • Western Digital (WD): Another leading hard drive manufacturer.
  • Samsung: Dominates the SSD market.
  • SanDisk: Known for reliable flash storage.
  • Crucial: A brand of Micron, known for memory and SSDs.
  • LaCie: Stylish, often rugged external drives.
• Cloud Storage:
  • Google Drive: Integrated with Google s ecosystem.
  • Microsoft OneDrive: Integrated with Microsoft s ecosystem.
  • Dropbox: A popular, versatile cloud storage service.
  • Amazon S3 (and other AWS storage services): For more advanced, scalable cloud storage needs.
  • Backblaze B2: Affordable cloud storage, often used for backups.
• Software Defined Storage (SDS):
  • VMware vSAN: A good choice for virtualized environments.
  • Red Hat Ceph Storage: An open-source, scalable storage platform.

Pricing:

• Historical Iomega: Prices for Iomega products varied widely depending on the specific product, capacity, and features.
• Modern Alternatives:
  • NAS: Pricing ranges from a few hundred dollars for a basic home NAS to thousands for a high-performance business NAS. The number of drive bays, processor, RAM, and software features all influence the price.
  • External Drives: Price depends on capacity (GB/TB), type (HDD/SSD), and speed (USB 3.0/3.1/USB-C/Thunderbolt).
  • Cloud Storage: Typically a monthly or annual subscription fee based on the amount of storage you need.

Customer Care Details:

• Historical Iomega: Iomega had its own customer support channels before the acquisition. Those are no longer active.
• Lenovo: Since Iomega products were discontinued, Lenovo supports only the remaining Iomega/LenovoEMC products and Lenovo Storage products. Lenovo s support options include:
  • Lenovo Support Website: This is the primary resource. Look for your product by model number.
  • Lenovo Forums: A place to ask questions and get help from other users.
  • Lenovo Phone Support: Phone numbers are available on the support website, but be aware that support for older Iomega products might be limited.
  • Lenovo Warranty Service: Check the warranty status of your product on the Lenovo website.

Important Considerations:

• Legacy Products: If you have older Iomega devices, support and drivers might be difficult to find. Consider migrating your data to a more modern storage solution.
• Data Security: Always prioritize data security. Use strong passwords, enable two-factor authentication where possible, and keep your firmware/software up to date.
• Backup Strategy: Implement a comprehensive backup strategy that includes both local and offsite backups.

In summary: While the Iomega brand is mostly history, its legacy as a pioneer in data storage lives on through Lenovo s storage offerings and the innovations of its competitors. If you are looking to replace your Iomega device, you have many options to consider, and your choice should depend on your needs, budget, and technical expertise. When considering customer support, remember to look for the product under the new Lenovo brand.