Bachmann Software Launches Remote File Access for Windows Mobile-Based Pocket PCs and Smartphones; FilePoint Exchange Enables Secure Remote File Access and Google Desktop Search, over a Smartphone or Wi-Fi Connection.SPARTA, N.J. -- Bachmann Software (www.bachmannsoftware.com), a leader in wireless productivity software for handhelds and Smartphones, today announced FilePoint Exchange for Windows Mobile The Windows platform from Microsoft for handheld devices, including PDAs, cellphones and Portable Media Centers. See Pocket PC, Pocket PC Phone Edition, Smartphone and Portable Media Center. , a new software product enabling remote desktop file access from a wireless PocketPC or Smartphone A cellular telephone with information access. It provides digital voice service as well as any combination of e-mail, text messaging, pager, Web access, voice recognition, still and/or video camera, MP3, TV or video player and organizer (see PDA). . Using FilePoint Exchange, PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). and Smartphone users can wirelessly connect to their home or work computer and browse (1) To view the contents of a file or a group of files. Browser programs generally let you view data by scrolling through the documents or databases. In a database program, the browse mode often lets you edit the data. See Web browser. their computer's folders and mapped network drives, or quickly find their files using Bachmann's remote desktop search feature powered by Google Desktop Search See Google Desktop. . Users of FilePoint Exchange can then wirelessly download their documents, spreadsheets and other files directly to their handheld, where they may be viewed, edited, printed or even emailed to others. Full security is maintained during all data transmissions due to FilePoint's system of passwords strong encryption An encryption method that uses a very large number as its cryptographic key. The larger the key, the longer it takes to unlawfully break the code. Today, 256 bits is considered strong encryption. As computers become faster, the length of the key must be increased. . "Just about everybody has found themselves in a situation where they need a critical document or other important file, only to realize it is back at their office desktop or network," noted Glenn Bachmann, founder and president of Bachmann Software. "Our goal with FilePoint Exchange is to offer today's wireless handheld and Smartphone users an easy-to-use, safe and secure method of accessing their files whenever and wherever they need them". "We are excited Bachmann Software has extended FilePoint Exchange to Windows Mobile-based device users," said Jeff McKean, product manager, Mobile & Embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. "This remote access tool is a powerful complement to Windows Mobile, enabling business users to stay connected to their most critical information - and allowing functionality to view and edit these documents any time, any where." Pricing and Availability FilePoint Exchange is available for purchase at http://www.bachmannsoftware.com for $39.99. To place an order, or find out more about FilePoint Exchange as well as Bachmann's full range of file, print and networking solutions for handhelds and smartphones, contact Bachmann Software Sales at (973) 729 9427, email sales@bachmannsoftware.com, or visit the Bachmann Software web site at http://www.bachmannsoftware.com. About Bachmann Software Bachmann Software is a leading provider of wireless software products for Palm OS, Windows Mobile and Symbian OS An open standard operating system for data-enabled mobile phones (smartphones) from Symbian Ltd., London (www.symbian.com). It supports Java, PC synchronization, Bluetooth local wireless access and GPRS packet-switched data. handhelds and smartphones. The company's premier products include PrintBoy(TM), FilePoint(TM) and Bachmann Mobile Backup(TM), which extend key features such as printing, network compatibility, file access and backup/restore, normally associated with desktop computers and laptops, to handheld devices. For more information, please visit www.bachmannsoftware.com All products, services and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or services marks of their respective owners. |
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