SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - January 15, 2008) - MacWorld, Cisco WebEx, South Hall, booth
#2735 -- On-demand collaboration applications and services leader WebEx,
now part of Cisco® (
NASDAQ:
CSCO), today announced that WebEx PCNow, an
on-demand, remote-access service for both desktop and wireless devices, has
extended its support to include the Apple Mac. The cross-platform support
helps enable PCNow users to make any connection (PC-to-PC, PC-to-Mac,
Mac-to-PC and Mac-to-Mac) providing seamless telecommuting and easy access
to files and programs on either platform. Mac users can register for a
free 30-day trial at
www.webex.com/go/macworld.
"PC at work, Mac at home? No problem. The cross-platform support that PCNow
delivers is a significant step in providing Mac users easier integration
into the enterprise," said Jack Chawla, director of product management,
Cisco WebEx. "It's bridging the gap between our digital lives, from home to
work computer, proving WebEx is committed to delivering the leading
products for remote tasks from anywhere, at anytime."
WebEx PCNow is the first remote-access solution to support both PC-to-PC
and phone-to-PC access. This new version now also provides cross-platform
support including PC-to-Mac, Mac-to-PC and Mac-to-Mac. Designed to deliver
the same experience as working on one's own computer, WebEx PCNow provides
an easy-to-use, highly secure connection from any computer via any Internet
connection delivering the capability to do desktop searches, find contacts,
use the calendar, work on documents and send and receive e-mail.
Additional new WebEx PCNow features include:
-- Cross-Platform Support -- Provides PC-to-PC, PC-to-Mac, Mac-to-PC or
Mac-to-Mac support all with AES-128 encryption and authentication yet is
firewall friendly for easy remote connection.
-- Guest Invite -- Invite a guest to view and/or control the desktop of
your PC or Mac.
-- Remote Webcam Streaming -- Watch and listen from your remote
computer.
Pricing and Availability
PCNow is available today for $10.35 per month. For more information or to
sign up for a free 30-day trial, visit
http://pcnow.webex.com.
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With 2.5 million registered users, Cisco WebEx is the global leader in
on-demand applications for collaborative business on the web. WebEx offers
a full suite of Web collaboration applications for specific business
processes including marketing, sales, training, and support. Companies of
every size gain strategic advantage by using WebEx to replace
high-cost/high-touch interactions with efficient Web-touch interactions.
WebEx applications work across firewalls and across platforms, making them
ideal for both internal and external collaboration. Cisco WebEx provides
its services over the WebEx MediaTone Network, a secure global network
specifically designed for on-demand applications. Please call toll free
877-509-3239 or visit
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