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Infowave Software (TSE: IW), a global provider of software that connects enterprise applications to wireless devices, today announced an agreement that will allow LapLink, a recognized leader in file transfer and synchronization technology, to offer its customers access to wireless corporate email using Infowave Symmetry Pro. Thirty-day free trials of the acclaimed self-installable software service will be available for download with the purchase of PDAsync and through www.lapLink.com.
Bundling Infowave Symmetry Pro with PDAsync from LapLink creates a compelling business solution for users seeking to optimize their handheld devices with useful, compelling functionality without waiting for assistance from corporate IT. PDAsync synchronizes information stored on desktop software applications with a variety of handheld devices, offering users easy access to stored information while mobile. Symmetry Pro takes these users one step further, with dynamic, real-time wireless access to email and personal information management (PIM) capabilities.
"Symmetry Pro is a natural fit for users of PDAsync who want to add a real-time component to their wireless computing," said Todd Rupley, vice president of marketing and sales for LapLink. "Handheld device users seek out applications that perform in a business environment, but are straightforward enough to install and operate without mandatory assistance from IT. PDAsync and Symmetry Pro both offer mobile professionals increased value for their personal digital assistants (PDAs)."
"Flexibility is key handheld computing, the ability to conveniently equip mobile devices with both synchronization technology and real-time, wireless access to email and PIM information allows our customers to prepare for any situation," said Matthew Eichhorst, vice president of business development for Infowave. "We"re very excited to introduce Symmetry Pro to a qualified audience of PDA business users who are looking to take full advantage of their mobile devices."
Symmetry Pro works with the most sophisticated mobile computing devices available today and supports a variety of wireless networks, giving users maximum flexibility. Symmetry Pro is more than just e-mail " users are able to perform all calendaring functions, query all contact lists and interact with attachments on capable devices. In order to allow secure use in business environments, Symmetry Pro encrypts all messages from end-to-end with 256-bit AES encryption technology and only allows the desktop to communicate with the Symmetry Pro Gateway through outbound HTTPS. In order to use Symmetry Pro, users must have a wirelessly enabled device, which uses the Palm or Pocket PC 2002 operating system, Microsoft Exchange 5.5 or 2000, Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT or Windows XP; Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or higher; and constant Internet access.
Symmetry Pro also presents Network Operators, Device Manufacturers, ISVs, System Integrators and other third-party vendors a compelling service that can be easily incorporated to augment technology offerings. Infowave works with partners to design a Symmetry Pro program that will offer revenue potential and the ability to expand upon customer relationships.
Laplink specializes in PC migration, file transfer, remote access and synchronization solutions that simplify connectivity for business and home users. Whether you need to migrate to a new PC, transfer large files, remotely control and access your computer, share files, keep devices synchronized or back up data, Laplink offers an easy and secure application to do the job. The privately held company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington with offices in Canada and Europe.
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