Partnership With SoonR Expands On-Demand Remote PC Access to Include
Wireless Devices
SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Starting today,
all you need is a mobile phone to have full access to your PC's email and
documents.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070305/SFM068 )
WebEx (Nasdaq: WEBX), the leading provider of on-demand applications
for collaborative business on the web, today launched WebEx PCNow 3.0, the
first remote access solution to support both PC-to-PC and phone-to-PC
access. Through an exclusive partnership with mobile technology provider
SoonR, PCNow 3.0 enables the more than one billion wireless handset users
to access the documents, emails, calendars and even VoIP applications on
their home and work PCs.
"The days of lugging laptops through the airport are over. All your PC
documents and email are now as close as your mobile phone," said Jack
Chawla, senior director of product management, WebEx.
Designed to deliver the same experience as working on one's own
computer, WebEx PCNow provides an easy-to-use, secure connection from any
computer via a browser and internet connection. With SoonR, the same
simplified remote access is available for any data-enabled phone without
additional downloads or expensive devices. The combined product extends
real-time access to desktop for search, Outlook contacts, calendar, email
and multiple types of documents. Content is optimized for viewing on a web
enabled mobile handset, and works across wireless carriers. In addition,
PCNow 3.0 offers low cost calling anywhere in the world from a mobile phone
leveraging the power of SkypeOut.
Chawla added, "The way we work has changed. Speed and flexibility have
replaced size and scale as the keys to durable competitive advantage. By
supporting both phone-to-PC and PC-to-PC access, we're helping knowledge
workers be productive anytime, anywhere and from any device."
"The combination of SoonR and PCNow delivers a complete offering for
millions of people that are doing business on the road every day -- to have
always-on access to their PC-based data and applications," said Martin
Frid-Nielsen, CEO, SoonR. "WebEx and SoonR understand that and are creating
the path for users to access their information however they want."
PCNow enables users to remotely access the complete range of
applications and resources of a PC as if they were sitting at their own
computer. Capabilities include:
* Simple Setup -- PCNow setup takes just minutes. No need to reconfigure
PC or network settings.
* Remote Desktop Control -- View and control the remote computer using
just a web browser.
* Copy and Paste -- Copy and paste text between computers for simple
content transfer.
* File Transfer -- Copy files to and from the remote computer. If a
document is needed, simply access the remote computer and transfer the
file to a local computer.
* Printing -- Print any document on the remote computer to a local
printer. No need to install the application or any printer drivers on
the local computer.
* Secure Connections -- All session traffic is secured with 128-bit secure
socket layer (SSL) encryption.
* Telephone Authentication -- The password-protected online session
initiates a call back to a predefined telephone number for user
verification, entry of correct code on telephone keypad to authenticate
the user remotely accessing the computer.
WebEx PCNow 3.0 introduces the following mobile access capabilities:
* Mobile File Access -- Access and view files, photos, and documents
stored on your remote computer from any mobile phone. Quickly share
documents and pictures on the go. View slideshows and share comments
with other users.
* Mobile Outlook Access -- Access Microsoft Outlook email, calendar and
contacts from a mobile phone. Create, reply, forward and delete emails
and appointments, and every change is automatically updated in your
computer's Outlook display.
* Mobile Desktop Search -- Use Google, Yahoo, Windows, or X1 desktop
search to quickly find documents, emails, images and appointments stored
on the desktop PC. Easily forward files from search results to
colleagues and friends.
* Mobile Skype VoIP -- Use SkypeOut to call contacts even on mobile
devices that are not supported by the Skype mobile client.
Pricing and Availability
PCNow 3.0 is available today. At $11.95 per month for two PCs, PCNow is
less than half the cost of some competing products. For more information or
to sign up for a free 30-day trial, visit, http://pcnow.webex.com
WebEx provides on-demand collaboration applications to individuals,
small businesses and enterprise organizations. WebEx applications combine
both synchronous and asynchronous collaboration capabilities and enable
businesses to leverage the web as an efficient channel for interaction with
customers, partners and co-workers. WebEx Connect, the first collaborative
on-demand platform, enables developers and customers to integrate multiple
applications to create powerful collaborative business "mashup" solutions
from web-based, on-premises and desktop applications. WebEx Connect brings
together people, process and data in a collaborative workspace designed for
the way business people work today
About SoonR
SoonR lets mobile users tap into the power of their computers from any
Internet-capable mobile handset or remote computer, anywhere in the world.
The SoonR service is built on a secure and extensible, open standards based
application platform, linking mobile phones and remote computers to
applications and data on any Internet connected Windows or Mac computer.
People can remotely access SoonR Desktop to search and access documents and
images, SoonR Organizer for email, scheduling and contacts and SoonR Talk
for mobile VoIP. SoonR integrates with applications such as Google Desktop
Search, Yahoo! Desktop Search, X1, Spotlight, MSN Desktop Search, Outlook
Office 2007 and Skype. PC-based data is automatically rendered for an
optimal mobile experience. SoonR performs all these functions without
synchronization or any additional software on the handset. SoonR works
across carriers and on any handset operating system including Symbian,
Microsoft Mobile Windows Mobile 5, Blackberry, Palm and others. For more
information, visit http://www.soonr.com
About WebEx
With 2.2 million registered users, WebEx is the global leader in
on-demand applications for collaborative business on the web. These
applications enhance high-touch business processes, such as sales and
training, with efficient web-touch interactions. As an on-demand provider,
WebEx is able to facilitate both internal and external collaboration. WebEx
delivers its range of applications over the WebEx MediaTone Network, a
global network specifically designed for the secure delivery of on-demand
applications. WebEx applications support multipoint videoconferencing, web
conferencing and application remote control. WebEx is based in Santa Clara,
California and has regional headquarters in Europe, Asia and Australia.
Please call toll free 877-509-3239 or visit http://www.webex.com for more
information
NOTE: MediaTone is a trademark of WebEx Communications, Inc.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These
forward-looking statements may be identified by use of the terms
anticipates, believes, continue, could, estimates, expects, intends, may,
plans, potential, predicts, should or will, or the negative of those terms
or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are subject to
significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially
from those described in such statements as a result of these risks and
uncertainties. In particular, these forward looking statements include, but
are not limited to, statements regarding the features and availability of a
newly released product. A fuller discussion of the risks and uncertainties
that could affect WebEx Communications, Inc. are more fully set forth in
WebEx Communications, Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including WebEx's Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 8,
2006. WebEx Communications, Inc. assumes no obligation to update
forward-looking information contained in this press release.
SoonR is a registered trademark of SoonR, Inc. Skype, Google,
Spotlight, Yahoo!, X1, Windows Vista, Microsoft, MSN, Office 2007, Outlook,
Mac OS, Microsoft Mobile Windows, Symbian, Blackberry, Palm are trademarks
of their respective owners.
SOURCE WebEx Communications, Inc.
 back to top
Related links:
http://www.soonr.com/
http://www.webex.com/
Photo Notes:
NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070305/SFM068
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
CONTACT:
Colin Smith of WebEx, +1-408-566-5694, or
colin.smith@webex.com
|
