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Laplink" Software, Inc., the recognized world leader in file transfer and synchronization, announced today at the CeBIT trade show the release of version 11.5 of the popular LapLink Gold" file transfer and remote control product. LapLink Gold 11.5 now supports a reliable direct connect USB transfer for both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards as well as new secure firewall navigation using the LapLink Everywhere network. Many additional refinements have been added to simplify the user interface as well as performance enhancements for file transfer, synchronization, and remote control features. LapLink Gold version 11.5 is now also available preloaded on a USB "pen drive" for maximum flexibility and mobility.
"Our new direct connect USB support delivers optimal performance of up to 60 (Mb) megabits per second with rock solid reliability and ease of use that has been a longtime trademark of Laplink products", said Mark Eppley, President of Laplink Software, Inc. "Adding support for connecting over our LapLink Everywhere network solves a major usage issue and now allows our customers with no previous working knowledge of firewall or router configurations to connect easily, all while maintaining the high security standards Laplink has always had."
Also new to LapLink Gold version 11.5 is a lowered price point of $99.95 for the downloaded version, $109.95 for the packaged product version, and $129.95 preloaded on a USB pen drive. This option provides mobile users with a hard copy of LapLink and allows them to use it on computers that may not have a CDROM drive.
"This is the first product release since restructuring and the beginning of what we think will be a significant growth opportunity as Laplink Software delivers high value instant connectivity utility products and services", said Thomas Koll, Chairman and CEO of Laplink Software, Inc.
Other changes with this version are the inclusion of a FREE custom USB version 1.1 transfer cable with activity LED lights. Laplink has partnered with IOGEAR, Inc. which will be supplying an optional SmartLink" USB 2.0 networking cable for $49.99 (estimated street price). The SmartLink represents an innovative breakthrough in networking, allowing networking using USB 2.0 speed without the need for a dedicated server. "We are thrilled to be partnering with the company that invented transferring files over a cable, " said Miranda Su, Vice President Sales & Marketing for IOGEAR, a leading connectivity and computer peripheral manufacturer. "We believe Laplink customers will be pleased with the quality and performance of the IOGEAR"s SmartLink USB 2.0 cable."
LapLink Gold version 11.5 includes a FREE 30-day subscription to the LapLink Everywhere mobile web access service. This service has been engineered and seamlessly integrated into LapLink Gold 11.5 providing simple and flexible one click connectivity to any computer over the Internet securely using encrypted VPN like connections. LapLink Everywhere supports SSL 128 bit encryption and LapLink Gold supports the crypto API provided by Microsoft operating systems. LapLink Everywhere is a mobile access subscription service that allows access to email, calendars, contacts, files, forms, and databases from any browser-based device including web phones, PDA"s, Internet caf"s, or an Apple Macintosh. Combined with the automatic file recovery features of LapLink Gold, performing large wireless file transfers in environments with intermittent connectivity is now possible.
Significant performance improvements have been made to this versions remote control, file transfer, and synchronization features. For example, the maximum file transfer and synchronization performance has been increased from the previous 4Mb per second to over 60Mb per second utilizing the new direct connect USB 2.0 support. This version provides full cross compatibility between the USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards found on many of today"s computers.
Laplink specializes in PC migration, file transfer, remote access and synchronization solutions that simplify connectivity for business and home users. Whether you need to migrate to a new PC, transfer large files, remotely control and access your computer, share files, keep devices synchronized or back up data, Laplink offers an easy and secure application to do the job. The privately held company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington with offices in Canada and Europe.
For more information about this release, please contact:
Laplink Software Public Relations
press at laplink.com
604.681.2107