Remotely interesting?

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(2004), "Remotely interesting?", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 53 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijppm.2004.07953aad.004

Remotely interesting?

Remotely interesting?

Communique Laboratory Inc, a leading remote access solutions provider, has released I'm InTouch Version 3.3. By incorporating the company's unique screen sharing technology Version 3.3 has significant speed and performance improvements resulting in faster viewing and control of a distant PC's desktop by simply logging in through the Web browser of any available computer. With the new PC to PC remote control enhancements and the choice to also use a wireless device to gain access to a PC's e-mail and files, the I'm InTouch service is extremely versatile. It is designed to meet the needs of business people "on the go" who require easy access to a variety of distant information. Users can use a home computer to work on any file at the office when the need arises, along with a wireless laptop or cell phone to stay on top of new e-mails arriving at their desktop PC. The flexibility of the I'm InTouch service translates into the comfort of a user knowing that he/she can be almost anywhere, and with virtually any available device connected to the Internet, be easily and securely connected to the information that they need.

The I'm InTouch remote access program is installed on the PC that the user wants to access with installation being extremely easy. Being a secure Web-based service, I'm InTouch eliminates the traditional need for client software to be installed on the remote access device. Once installed, any other computer on the Internet can be used to securely login and remotely control the PC running I'm InTouch. As well, a login from a wireless PDA or cell phone with Internet access supports viewing of e-mail, files, calendar and contact info, with I'm InTouch rendering the information so that it can be easily read and managed from the screen and keyboard of the device. I'm InTouch's unique integration with the host PC's desktop e-mail client, allows notification of new e-mail being received at the desktop to be sent to a wireless device so that the user may login and respond immediately. This unique approach means that all remote actions are processed and synchronised by the desktop computer running I'm InTouch regardless of the remote device used. In essence the remote device becomes the active controller of the computer, making requests for information that are then fed back to the user over the Internet. Synchronisation issues become a thing of the past.

The I'm InTouch service is highly secure and installs with preconfigured security controls including secure socket layer (SSL) 128bit encryption, currently used in online banking applications. This provides for secure data transport. As well, remote login authentication requires three levels of user- defined inputs. Passwords are stored on the user's computer running I'm InTouch, which ensures complete security over your password.

For more information, visit www.imintouch.net