WebToGo One-Click Internet now also available for Corporations
Munich, 10.3.2004 – WebToGo now offers an easy way to wirelessly connect to the corporate intranet on the Pocket PC via data-enabled GSM mobile phones or modems with its patent-pending One-Click Internet Solution for Corporations. The software allows the administrator to tailor connectivity, application access and security to his business requirements. To the workforce, the software presents world-wide one-click connectivity to the corporate Intranet. The administrator license is available for EUR 59; End-User licenses are available in blocks of 5 for EUR 145, 10 for EUR 240, and 50 for EUR 950 at webtogo.de.
While many employees of large and small companies are using a Pocket PC for business critical work, they miss seamless connectivity to the corporation, using different networks and different hardware. Unfortunately the administrative impact to configure devices, manage updates and ensure security has been a roadblock to true connectivity, especially in corporations where different users are using different mobile phones or might even have different network contracts. Now, the One-Click Internet Solution from WebToGo offers a simple answer to these problems.
INDIVIDUAL CONFIGURATION BY THE ADMINISTRATOR AND EASY DEPLOYMENT
The WebToGo Corporate Edition comes with a special administration tool that allows the adaptation of the wireless Internet connection to the corporate needs.
The easy-to-use GUI will allow the administrator to create an end-user application with the corporate look&feel and fulfilling any restrictions set by corporate policy within minutes. The administrator has the freedom to configure a secure access to the corporate LAN using a corporate dial-in number, a corporate APN or a VPN Tunnel over a standard internet connection. Furthermore, the administrator can set access rights according to user groups and depending on users’ current location.
To effectively control the end-user’s Internet access options and mobile phone expenditure, the administrator can set allowed protocols, networks and available applications. Besides the configuration of VPN, Security and SecureID parameters he can determine which applications automatically open an internet connection and which automatically open the VPN.
The software installed on the end-users device will then enable a one-click internet connection, irrespective of different mobile phone models and networks employed.
The fully transparent deployment process provides quick distribution and use of the software.
AWAYS CONNECTED
To the end-user the One-Click Assistant offers a plug-and-play connection for Pocket PCs via GSM wireless modems and mobile phones. The patent-pending connection wizard automatically detects hardware and network characteristics and configures the network connection, even when roaming. When going abroad, the assistant informs the user of the best available connectivity options, and offers fall-back option when no GPRS roaming partners could be found.
PLATFORMS
WebToGo is available for Pocket PC 2002 and 2003 devices and is compatible with over 80 mobile phones and over 160 networks world-wide. The software works with mobile modems, Bluetooth, cable, and infrared. The administrator license is available for EUR 59; End-User licenses are available in blocks of 5 for EUR 145, 10 for EUR 240, and 50 for EUR 950 at webtogo.de. A white-label solution for hardware manufacturers and mobile operators is also available on demand.