LapLink Software Inc. and Toshiba Announce Partnership.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 2003 LapLink's new mobile web access service to be preinstalled on most Toshiba Satellite The Toshiba Satellite is Toshiba's flagship line of consumer-grade notebook computers. Models in the Satellite family vary greatly, from entry-level models to full-fledged Media center class notebooks. and Satellite Pro notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. products. LapLink Software Inc., the recognized world leader in file transfer and synchronization announced its partnership with Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., leader in PDAs, notebook computers and digital projectors and cameras, to preinstall the LapLink Everywhere(TM) service on most Toshiba Satellite and Satellite Pro notebook computer products. Users will be able to install a 30-day trial of LapLink Everywhere via a specialized launcher application to be placed on the notebooks' desktop. "Our customers benefit by having this remote mobile access service at their fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States. ready to use," said Oscar Koenders, Toshiba's Vice President Product Marketing and Worldwide Product Planning Product Planning is the ongoing process of identifying and articulating market requirements that define a product’s feature set. See also
LapLink Everywhere, the first and still only device and application independent mobile web access service, offers the ability to access all of your information from up to three computers from any browser-enabled device -- phone, 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). , Internet terminal, PC or laptop. There is full browser based remote control for up to 3 separate PC's using the new LapLink Secure VNC (Virtual Network Computing) Open source remote control software for accessing host computers from a variety of remote clients. A VNC "server" is the host being accessed, while the VNC "client" is the remote device doing the controlling and viewing. client software. LapLink has added Windows SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. support to the open source and well accepted VNC remote control product as well as engineering its use thru the LapLink Everywhere secure network. "Our studies show that notebook users desire a high level of mobility and remote access," says Todd Rupley, Senior VP of Worldwide Sales and Marketing. "The Satellite Toshiba series is an ideal LapLink partner as it has consistently taken the lead in bundling value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. applications with its notebooks. We're confident this alliance will make for an excellent customer experience and provide excellent customer satisfaction." Since it's introduction last year, award winning LapLink Everywhere has had thousands of downloads and been repeatedly ranked higher than other remote access products by top-rated technology media. LapLink Everywhere file transfer options use the classic LapLink split screen design and transfer files of any size using a simple, but fast, drag and drop A graphical user interface (GUI) capability that lets you perform operations by moving the icon of an object with the mouse into another window or onto another icon. For example, files can be copied or moved by dragging them from one folder to another. method. File updates are dramatically faster by employing LapLink's patented SpeedSync(TM) file updating technologies, which only transfer the changes to an updated file, thus saving significant time and bandwidth. LapLink Everywhere is available for $89.95 for 12 months, $24.95 for 3 months or $9.95 per month and can be downloaded from the LapLink website (www.laplink.com) or can be ordered by calling 800/LAP-LINK. Version 2.0 provides for 1 hour per month of the new remote desktop PC service for this same price. Unlimited monthly remote desktop PC access is $4.95 per month or $29.95 per year for accessing up to 3 separate computers. About LapLink Software Inc. LapLink celebrates 20 years as an established leader in the development of file transfer and synchronization technology. LapLink has earned the trust of more than 15 million customers worldwide who transfer millions of files per week. LapLink has released fourteen generations of award winning file transfer and synchronization products. In addition, LapLink is the developer and exclusive patent-holder of SpeedSync technology. LapLink is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. , recently purchased by Thomas Koll, headquartered in Kirkland, Washington with international sales offices in Europe, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region. LapLink products are available through its Web site at www.laplink.com or most retail outlets including CompUSA, Staples, Office Depot, and Fry's Electronics. About Toshiba Corporation Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Toshiba Corporation is a leader in information and communications systems, electronic components, consumer products, and power systems. The company's integration of these wide-ranging capabilities assures its position as an innovator in advanced components, products, and systems. Toshiba has 190,000 employees worldwide, and annual sales of over US$54 billion. Visit Toshiba's website at http://www.toshiba.com. |
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