WOBURN, Mass., Sept. 11, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- LogMeIn, Inc., the world's leading provider of remote connectivity and support services, announced today the latest versions of its award-winning LogMeIn service, which now include remote-to-local sound, drag and drop file transfer and a new user interface -- making remote computing even easier and more like sitting in front of far-away home or office computers.
The latest enhancements to LogMeIn Free, LogMeIn Pro and LogMeIn IT Reach enable users to access any home or office PC from any other computer with an Internet connection. Enhancements include the ability to hear sound from the remote computer, a user interface with simplified menus, and a "drag and drop" file transfer capability for quickly moving files between remote computers.
"In the past couple of years, our customers have made us the most popular remote access service -- installing LogMeIn on more than 25 million computers -- because we listen and respond to their input," said Michael Simon, CEO, LogMeIn, Inc. "With LogMeIn, we make location irrelevant, so that our customers can seamlessly access their remote computers, wherever they are. And the latest version of LogMeIn makes remote computing that much easier."
New features include:
-- Remote sound -- Sounds on the remote computer, including streaming
music, can be heard on the local computer.
-- New user interface and experience -- Simplified menus and controls
as well as the ability to customize to an individual user's
personal preference and most commonly-used features.
-- Faster performance -- Optimized around the remote control
experience, users can now go directly into a remote control or
file management session.
-- Drag and drop file transfer -- Simply drag and drop files and
folders between connected PCs.
While all LogMeIn users can enjoy the new user interface, LogMeIn Pro and IT Reach are required to take advantage of the new remote sound, drag and drop and direct connect capabilities.
LogMeIn Free (https://secure.logmein.com/products/free/) is a free service that provides fast, secure and easy access to a remote computer from virtually any web-enabled PC or Pocket PC with a high-speed Internet connection. Users obtain on-demand access to their work and home computers -- viewing desktops, files and network resources -- regardless of where they are. Many users worldwide use LogMeIn Free as both a professional and personal remote computer support tool.
LogMeIn Pro (https://secure.logmein.com/products/pro/) provides mobile professionals with the same fast, secure and easy remote access to their business or home computers as LogMeIn Free, but with the added productivity benefits of drag and drop file transfer, remote to local sound, remote printing, large file sharing and mini meeting features. LogMeIn employs state-of-the-art-security, with 128-to-256 bit SSL encryption to prevent unauthorized access.
LogMeIn IT Reach (https://secure.logmein.com/products/it/) is a lightweight remote administration tool that provides sophisticated remote access, support, inventory, and reporting tools to any size company. It scales easily and can be deployed to a few or few hundred computers in minutes or hours, with minimal end-user interaction. Through its web-based interface, it easily 'snaps' into existing networks and infrastructures, without conflicting with existing applications. IT Reach includes advanced reporting tools that further enhance the IT support staff's ability to monitor, diagnose, repair and allocate costs to appropriate business units.
Special Pricing and Availability
The latest versions are available now in BETA with anticipated final due by the end of September. Those downloading the BETA will receive automatic updates to the final release. LogMeIn Free is free, no credit card necessary. LogMeIn Pro (https://beta.logmein.com/products/pro/) and LogMeIn IT Reach (https://beta.logmein.com/products/it/) are $12.95 per month or $69.95 per year, per PC. Additional PCs are $9.95 per month or $59.95 per year. LogMeIn is offering a special price of $39.95/year (a 40% savings) on its newest version of LogMeIn Pro, for those purchasing by September 30, 2007.
About LogMeIn, Inc. -- www.LogMeIn.com
LogMeIn, Inc. offers the world's largest remoteconnectivity service with more than 25 million networkedcomputers. The LogMeIn family includes LogMeIn Free(r), LogMeIn Pro(r), LogMeIn Ignition(tm), LogMeIn Rescue(r), LogMeIn IT Reach(r), LogMeIn Backup(tm) and LogMeInScout(tm). These, along with RemotelyAnywhere(r) andLogMeIn Hamachi(tm), provide secure remote access, supportand administration to mobile professionals, helpdesk andsystem administrators worldwide. LogMeIn is based inWoburn, MA with European headquarters in Budapest, Hungary.