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Bachmann Software Launches Remote File Access for Windows Mobile-Based Pocket PCs and Smartphones

Posted on: Tuesday, 19 July 2005, 12:00 CDT

Bachmann Software (www.bachmannsoftware.com), a leader in wireless productivity software for handhelds and Smartphones, today announced FilePoint Exchange for Windows Mobile, a new software product enabling remote desktop file access from a wireless PocketPC or Smartphone.

Using FilePoint Exchange, PDA and Smartphone users can wirelessly connect to their home or work computer and browse their computer's folders and mapped network drives, or quickly find their files using Bachmann's remote desktop search feature powered by Google Desktop Search. Users of FilePoint Exchange can then wirelessly download their documents, spreadsheets and other files directly to their handheld, where they may be viewed, edited, printed or even emailed to others. Full security is maintained during all data transmissions due to FilePoint's system of passwords strong encryption.

"Just about everybody has found themselves in a situation where they need a critical document or other important file, only to realize it is back at their office desktop or network," noted Glenn Bachmann, founder and president of Bachmann Software. "Our goal with FilePoint Exchange is to offer today's wireless handheld and Smartphone users an easy-to-use, safe and secure method of accessing their files whenever and wherever they need them".

"We are excited Bachmann Software has extended FilePoint Exchange to Windows Mobile-based device users," said Jeff McKean, product manager, Mobile & Embedded Devices Division at Microsoft Corp. "This remote access tool is a powerful complement to Windows Mobile, enabling business users to stay connected to their most critical information - and allowing functionality to view and edit these documents any time, any where."

Pricing and Availability

FilePoint Exchange is available for purchase at http://www.bachmannsoftware.com for $39.99. To place an order, or find out more about FilePoint Exchange as well as Bachmann's full range of file, print and networking solutions for handhelds and smartphones, contact Bachmann Software Sales at (973) 729 9427, email sales@bachmannsoftware.com, or visit the Bachmann Software web site at http://www.bachmannsoftware.com.

About Bachmann Software

Bachmann Software is a leading provider of wireless software products for Palm OS, Windows Mobile and Symbian OS handhelds and smartphones. The company's premier products include PrintBoy(TM), FilePoint(TM) and Bachmann Mobile Backup(TM), which extend key features such as printing, network compatibility, file access and backup/restore, normally associated with desktop computers and laptops, to handheld devices. For more information, please visit www.bachmannsoftware.com

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Source: Business Wire

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