WOBURN, Mass., March 12, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Computer users can now instantly, easily and securely access all of their computers, from anywhere in the world, with the help of a USB thumb drive.
LogMeIn, Inc., creator of the world's most widely used remote connectivity and support services, today released LogMeIn Ignition (https://secure.logmein.com/products/ignition/).
LogMeIn Ignition downloads in seconds and can be installed on most portable devices that can be plugged into a computer (i.e., USB thumb drive, digital camera, iPod, mobile phone, etc.) -- instantly turning that device into a secure way to access and support remote computers.
"People want access to their entire digital life -- business or personal -- no matter where they are or on which computers their data and applications reside," said Michael Simon, CEO of LogMeIn. "With Ignition, they just plug in a USB device and their entire digital world is at their fingertips."
LogMeIn Ignition goes beyond the "PC-on-a-stick" approach by allowing users to directly access all of their computers and all of the information, files and programs housed on each from wherever they are. Unlike a "PC-on-a stick," users aren't viewing a copy of their computer(s) when they sign on, nor are they required to perform any type of synchronization to keep documents up-to-date on every device. Since no data or applications reside on the USB thumb drive, if it is lost or stolen nothing is compromised. Users must enter two separate passwords to gain access to each computer on their LogMeIn network. Everything remains secure on the original computers.
"By leveraging the PC on stick concept, LogMeIn Ignition provides the markets for remote access and remote support with a unique option for fast, secure access to remote computers," says Stacy Sudan, Research Analyst in IDC's Enterprise Mobile Software Program. "In addition, being able to house LogMeIn Ignition on a variety of portable devices provides an additional convenience factor for users."
About LogMeIn Ignition
LogMeIn Ignition is a simple, secure application that downloads and installs in seconds. It is completely self-contained -- eliminating the need for any browser plug-in's, Java or .Net installations -- greatly simplifying and accelerating the remote access process. Ignition works with LogMeIn Free, Pro and IT Reach and can be used to:
* Access/manage multiple computers simultaneously
* Transfer files among multiple computers
* Securely store login information and preferences, enabling
one-click, single password access to all computers
* Create a new account or add a new computer to your account
LogMeIn Ignition runs directly from any USB or U3 storage device -- just plug into a computer and instantly connect to your remote computers without installation or configuration -- and can also be installed on any computer desktop as an alternative to browser-based access.
Pricing and availability
LogMeIn Ignition is available immediately through https://secure.logmein.com/products/ignition/ and can be used with LogMeIn Free, Pro and IT Reach services. On download, new or existing users will receive a free 30-day trial of Ignition, and can install and use it on any number of computers or devices for the given user account. After the free trial, Ignition can be purchased for $49.95 per year.
About LogMeIn, Inc. -- www.LogMeIn.com
LogMeIn, Inc. offers the world's largest remote connectivity service with more than 15 million networked computers. The LogMeIn family includes LogMeIn Free, LogMeIn Pro, LogMeIn Rescue, LogMeIn IT Reach, LogMeIn Backup and LogMeIn Scout. These, along with RemotelyAnywhere and LogMeIn Hamachi, provide secure remote access, support and administration to mobile professionals, helpdesk and system administrators worldwide. LogMeIn is based in Woburn, MA with European headquarters in Budapest, Hungary.