[February 14, 2012]

Give your apple some love on Valentine's Day with a cloud kiss from nivio and a hug from Microsoft

nivio today announced the official launch of its services in the U.S. Registered users now have access to nDesktop, the latest Microsoft (News - Alert) Windows® version delivered from the nivio Cloud to any connected device. Make your Valentine's Day a digital one and give the gift of nivio today.

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"Microsoft is committed to supporting the efforts of our partners, including nivio, as it launches a global desktop product with which users can experience Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office across all operating platforms," said a spokesperson for Partner Hosting and Cloud Services at Microsoft. "This product is a clear sign of nivio's commitment to serving its SMB customers and providing the latest solutions."

On Valentine's Day, all nivio services are accessible from any iPad, Android (News - Alert), Mac, Chromebook or Windows device. Users may access a personalized desktop in seconds and, with nivi's custom App-Store (nApps), rent applications such as the complete Microsoft Office productivity suite. After a 30-day free trial, nivio is offering a month-to-month plan that begins at $2 per month for children, students or academics. Other plans are also available for Consumer and Prosumers, with an SMB version coming soon. Users also benefit from 10GB free synchronized online storage for life through the nDrive.

"nivio makes software built for Windows available on any screen, instantly. Whether users are on an old or new device, they can run the latest Windows OS, Microsoft Office and additional powerful apps from the Cloud using nivio," said Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder and chief wizard at nivio.

Users may visit www.nivio.com for more information or to register for the free beta trial. For a limited time, registrants who recommend Facebook (News - Alert) friends into the trial will receive preferential ranking for their beta start date. See nivio.com for details.

About nivio

nivio is a global start-up providing always-on access to desktop applications, data and the familiar Windows OS environment from anywhere in the world, on almost any device, Mac or PC, Android tablet, Chromebook, iPad, notebook or netbook.

nivio's game-changing business model enables subscribers to pay only for what they need when they need it. nivio's integrated technology platform with unique IP maximizes capacity, availability and flexibility, while minimizing latency for both storage and application access through an easy-to-use app store. For more information, visit www.nivio.com.

nivio was founded by two best friends who want to educate 100 million children over the course of 50 years with their foundation - Sachin & Saurabh. This is what started the journey and what the team at nivio calls their enabled vision. In 2011, the duo paired up with Alicia Keys and her organization, Keep a Child Alive (KCA), for the eighth annual Black Ball NY where they raised $3.5 million for children and families affected by HIV/AIDS.

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