WOBURN, Mass., Jan. 22, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- LogMeIn, Inc. today announced remote Apple Mac support for LogMeIn Rescue -- a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering that provides IT professionals and support technicians with on-demand remote access and control to remotely diagnose, repair and manage computers and smartphones.
LogMeIn Rescue is a web-based remote support tool that allows administrators to connect to a remote computer or smartphone, without requiring previously installed software. With this latest release of LogMeIn Rescue, administrators can easily and securely access Apple computers and provide quick resolution of end-user and remote application issues.
"As Mac usage continues to grow among individual users, within small businesses and across enterprise IT environments, we have seen an increase in the demand by IT support professionals for remote access and support for Mac computers," said Marton Anka, CTO, LogMeIn, Inc. "With LogMeIn Rescue's support for PCs, Macs and smartphones, IT professionals are able to support their employees and customers with a single solution."
System requirements
For the remote, end-user devices:
* Apple Macintosh OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and 10.5 (Leopard)
* Windows Vista, XP & Server 2003 (all including 64-bit);
Windows 98, ME & 2000
* Windows Mobile versions 5.0 and 6.0
* Internet connectivity
For the local IT professional and support technician computer:
* Windows Vista, XP or Server 2003 (all including 64-bit);
Windows 2000
* Internet Explorer or Firefox
* Internet connectivity
Pricing and Availability
LogMeIn Rescue for Mac is available immediately for download at www.LogMeInRescue.com. Pricing begins at $99 per month per technician seat.
About LogMeIn, Inc.
LogMeIn is a leading provider of on-demand, remote-connectivity solutions to small and medium businesses, IT service providers and consumers. LogMeIn's products are deployed on-demand and are accessible through a Web browser. The LogMeIn family includes LogMeIn Free(r), LogMeIn Pro(r), LogMeIn Ignition(tm), LogMeIn Rescue(r), LogMeIn IT Reach(r), LogMeIn Backup(tm), Remotely Anywhere(r), LogMeIn Hamachi(tm) and LogMeIn Scout(tm). LogMeIn is based in Woburn, MA with European centers in Budapest, Hungary and Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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