IBM introduced a storage software management package for OEM distribution that <A HREF="http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2125208,00.asp?kc=EWNAVEMNL050307EOAD">provides backup and restore capabilities for Microsoft SharePoint</A> environments.

SharePoint is a Web-based workplace for online collaboration, which provides sharing of business data and support of Microsoft Office documents. Deployments are in the tens of millions worldwide, a company spokesperson said.

The new Tivoli Storage Manager for SharePoint, IBM's enterprise data protection software developed with OEM partner AvePoint, aims to reduce the risks of data loss, help users protect the integrity of data and comply with new data-retention requirements.