WOBURN, Mass., Oct. 4, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LogMeIn, Inc. (Nasdaq:LOGM), a leading provider of cloud-based connectivity solutions, today announced that it has entered a partnership with ViewSonic to pre-install its popular remote access app, LogMeIn Ignition for Android, globally on ViewSonic's new ViewPad 7x Android tablet. The top grossing productivity app, which retails for $29.99, €20.99 or £17.99 on the Android Market, is included on the new tablet at no extra charge to customers.
LogMeIn Ignition for Android is a remote access app that lets users access and remotely control their PCs and Macs directly from an Android tablet or smartphone, providing access to computer files, programs, and applications from virtually anywhere with an internet connection. The app is consistently among the highest rated and top paid productivity apps on the Android Market. Additional details on the app are available on LogMeIn's website or on the Android Market.
"Remote access with LogMeIn Ignition has rapidly emerged as a killer app for tablets by bridging the digital divide between the mobility of tablets with the power of the PC and Mac," said James Coulson, European Marketing Manager, at ViewSonic. "We see this partnership delivering an immediate and clear value to our customers – an app that further extends the robust capabilities of the new ViewPad 7x Tablet."
Individuals who purchase a new ViewSonic ViewPad 7x Tablet will be able to connect to their PC's or Macs, at home or at work, for free. LogMeIn Ignition works with LogMeIn Free and LogMeIn Pro, providing users with access to their remote computers from virtually anywhere. Additionally, ViewSonic device users will receive ongoing Ignition app updates from LogMeIn directly via the ViewPad 7x tablet.
"Tablets virtually define the modern consumerization trend. Tablet owners are taking these devices into the workplace, and they're using them at home and on the road for remote work," said Andrew Burton, LogMeIn's vice president, Access & Management. "By partnering with ViewSonic, we're able to deliver out-of-the-box mobile productivity to ViewPad owners, while gaining broader exposure for Ignition and LogMeIn's services with mobile professionals."
About LogMeIn, Inc.
LogMeIn (Nasdaq:LOGM) provides cloud-based remote access, support and collaboration solutions to quickly, simply and securely connect millions of internet-enabled devices across the globe — computers, smartphones, iPads™, Android tablets, and digital displays. Designed for consumers, mobile professionals and IT organizations, LogMeIn's solutions empower nearly 13 million active users to connect more than 100 million devices. LogMeIn is based in Woburn, Massachusetts, USA, with offices in Australia, Hungary, Japan, the Netherlands, and the UK.
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