LogMeIn Brings Desktop Remote Control to the BlackBerry Storm Smartphone

LogMeIn has announced LogMeIn Ignition for the BlackBerry Storm, an app that will allow remote access to computers and files right from your smartphone.

• Stay productive even when you’re away from the office.
• Lighten your load – leave the laptop behind.
• Keep important files and emails accessible.

LogMeIn Ignition is currently in its Alpha stages with a beta release expected soon. You can sign up to be notified when it is publicly available at the LogMeIn.com/StormPreview, or check out the full press release after the jump.

Press Release

LogMeIn Ignition for the BlackBerry Storm Smartphone Unveiled at WES 2009

Woburn, Mass. – The ability to access and control a computer from a BlackBerry® Storm™ smartphone is coming soon from LogMeIn. LogMeIn Ignition for the BlackBerry Storm smartphone will allow users to access their Internet-connected Windows- and Mac-based computers from virtually anywhere and work as if they were sitting in front of them.

LogMeIn will demonstrate an alpha version of Ignition for the BlackBerry Storm smartphone during WES 2009 at booth #503, May 5–7 in Orlando, Fla.

“BlackBerry smartphone users are accustomed to being productive while on-the-go; LogMeIn extends users’ mobility by making their office and home computers fully accessible from their smartphone,” said Kevin Farrell, vice president and general manager, Digital Living at LogMeIn. “Ignition will be optimized for use with the BlackBerry Storm and make it easy for anyone to carry the power of their computer with them virtually anywhere-without the weight.”

Key features planned for LogMeIn Ignition include:

Remote control
BlackBerry Storm smartphone users can access files and programs on any remote Internet-connected computer as if they were sitting in front of it. LogMeIn Ignition is compatible with Windows PCs running LogMeIn Pro, LogMeIn IT Reach or LogMeIn Free, and Mac OS X computers running LogMeIn Free.

Saved passwords
With LogMeIn Ignition’s secure password storage, remote computers are only one click away. Eliminate the hassle and headaches associated with trying to remember multiple passwords or access codes without compromising security.

“My Computers” List
See all of the available connected computers in your LogMeIn account, as well as their online/offline status.

Touch screen navigation & full keyboard
Zoom, scroll and select all with just a flick of a fingertip. Typing is available by activating a full on-screen QWERTY keyboard, as well as special keyboards, including function keys, tab, ESC and navigation arrows.

In addition, LogMeIn Ignition provides always-on security, and uses the same 256-bit SSL encryption as LogMeIn Pro, IT Reach and Free to encrypt and protect remote connections over public networks. It is easy to set up, even for the non-technical user. There are no firewall settings to be updated, no router configuration, no ports to be opened up or re-routed, and no need for static IP addresses.

Availability
LogMeIn Ignition for the BlackBerry Storm smartphone is currently in alpha.  Sign up to learn more and be notified of beta at www.LogMeIn.com/StormPreview.

For information or to purchase other versions of LogMeIn Ignition please visit www.LogMeIn.com/Products/Ignition.

About LogMeIn, Inc.
LogMeIn is a leading provider of on-demand, remote-connectivity solutions to mobile operators, handset OEMs, businesses, IT service providers and consumers. LogMeIn products are deployed on demand and are accessible through a Web browser. The LogMeIn family includes LogMeIn Pro®, LogMeIn® Ignition™, LogMeIn Rescue®, LogMeIn IT Reach®, LogMeIn Backup®, RemotelyAnywhere®, LogMeIn Free® and LogMeIn Hamachi®. LogMeIn is based near Boston in Woburn, Massachusetts, with offices in Australia, Hungary and the Netherlands.

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