WOBURN, Mass., Dec. 4, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- LogMeIn today announced the general availability of LogMeIn Free for Mac -- a free and easy way for Apple computer users to remotely access and control their Macs over the Internet.
LogMeIn also announced the beta version of LogMeIn Rescue for Mac -- a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering that provides IT support technicians with on-demand remote access, control and diagnostics to remotely repair and manage Macs.
"The increasing emergence of Macs in the enterprise and SMB environment demonstrates a need for support tools that can easily accommodate multiple operating systems," said Stacy Sudan, research analyst, IDC. "Many users are starting to rely on both -- in the home and at work -- for different uses and applications. IT support managers can now offer one remote troubleshooting tool -- for any OS in any location."
"More than 30,000 users joined our Mac preview program, enabling them to access their computers from most internet-enabled devices," said Marton Anka, CTO, LogMeIn, Inc. "We incorporated that access technology into our LogMeIn Rescue service to enable IT support personnel to quickly and easily access, diagnose and repair Macs with the intuitive interface and extensive toolkit present in our other Rescue products. We have introduced this product to help these demanding users receive the fast and efficient support they expect."
LogMeIn Free for Mac (https://secure.logmein.com/products/free/mac/), allows people to remotely access and control their Apple Macintosh computers from any Internet-connected device with a web browser, including Windows, Macs, Linux PCs as well as many handheld devices -- including the Apple iPhone. Whether a user is at an Internet cafe in New York, a friend's wireless PC in London or on a smart phone in Sydney, all of the software applications and data on a remote Mac can be securely accessed and managed.
LogMeIn Rescue for Mac, now in public beta at (http://beta.logmeinrescue.com), is a web-based remote support tool that allows a technician to connect to a remote Mac in seconds, without pre-installing software. It is designed for ease-of-use, multitasking, and simplified administration. Mac users can receive on-demand support by downloading a small applet that allows a support technician to remotely control their desktop.
System requirements
LogMeIn Free for Mac and LogMeIn Rescue for Mac run on v10.4 (Tiger), v10.5 (Leopard) on both for Power PC and Intel-based Macs.
About LogMeIn, Inc. - www.LogMeIn.com
LogMeIn is a leading provider of on-demand, remote-connectivity solutions to small and medium businesses, IT service providers and consumers. Businesses and IT service providers use our solutions to deliver remote end-user support and to access and manage computing resources more effectively and efficiently. Consumers and mobile workers use LogMeIn to access computing resource remotely, thereby increasing their mobility and productivity. LogMeIn's products, which are deployed on-demand and accessible through a Web browser, are scalable and easy for our customers to try, purchase and use. The LogMeIn family includes LogMeIn Free(r), LogMeIn Pro(r), LogMeIn Ignition(tm), LogMeIn Rescue(r), LogMeIn IT Reach(r), LogMeIn Backup(tm), RemotelyAnywhere(r), LogMeIn Hamachi(tm) and LogMeIn Scout(tm). LogMeIn is based in Woburn, MA with European headquarters in Budapest, Hungary.
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