emFAST Releases FACSys Print-to-Fax Application for BlackBerry Smartphones

emFAST Inc. announced today that the FACSys Print-to-Fax application for BlackBerry smartphones is available in the BlackBerry App World.

The FACSys® Print-to-Fax for BlackBerry® is a practical and efficient way to print documents “on-the-fly” directly from a BlackBerry® device.

With over 250 million fax machines in use around the world today, the FACSys® Print-to-Fax for BlackBerry® application takes advantage of the inherent printing ability of all fax machines and enables them to act as local printers for users of BlackBerry® devices.

By installing the application, documents attached to email messages can be printed to any fax machine (for example in hotels and airports or at a customer’s or supplier’s site) with just a few taps.

Features:

• Enables BlackBerry devices for on-demand printing of documents to any fax machine
• Automatically identifies existing contact entries with stored fax numbers – making the selection process quick and simple
• Simple to use with minimal keystrokes
• Configurable to work with most network fax servers or service providers

FACSys Print-to-Fax is available for $7.99 for the BlackBerry Curve 8300 series, 8800 series and Bold 9000 series all on OS 4.5 or greater.

Download it from the BlackBerry App World or visit emFAST.com for more info.

Full press release after the jump.

Press Release

Use any fax machine in the world as a printer for  your BlackBerry smartphone

[May 20, 2009 - Bridgewater, NJ]. emFAST Inc., manufacturer of the FACSys Fax Messaging Gateway, announced today the availability of the FACSys Print-to-Fax application for BlackBerry smartphones. Leveraging the inherent print capability of fax machines, the FACSys application allows users to send emails and attached documents from their BlackBerry smartphone to any fax machine/device in the world – effectively turning those devices into personal printers. Provided that the user has a network fax application, like FACSys, or subscribes to a fax server service, the message will be printed on the fax machine of their choice.

“When people receive attachments on their handheld device, more often than not, it is more convenient to read it in a printed format,” says Peter Mittler, VP of Business Development at emFAST. “The challenge is how to print the document when most handheld devices are not equipped to send documents to a printer. Moreover, connecting to a printer requires technically configuring the handheld device.”

FACSys Print-to-Fax enables BlackBerry smartphone users to print by simply entering the fax number for any available fax device (eg. a hotel, airport, business center or even at a customer’s location). Even attachments such as Microsoft Word documents, spreadsheets and Adobe

“Road warriors, such as sales people, often need printed documents; having the information on the handheld is often not enough,” says Elvis Cabral, Director of Sales at emFAST. “In general users prefer being able to print large attachments – such as multi-page spreadsheets – for ease of review, presentation to customers or where a signature is required.”

“I am particularly pleased with the improved security and confidentiality of this application,” states Frank Kaufman, President of emFAST. “In the past, one would have had to forward a received message to another party and request that they print the message and documents for you. Now you can directly control the output location without the risk of a third party retaining a copy in their inbox as well.”

The FACSys Print-to-Fax application is available on BlackBerry App Worldwww.blackberry.com/appworld).

About emFAST Inc.

emFAST Inc., with its flagship product – FACSys – has been advancing network fax technology since 1990. Through the development of strategic alliances with leading technology partners, emFAST provides increased efficiency to organizations, maximizing the convenience and ubiquity of fax for reliable and effective business communications.

For more information about emFAST Inc. and FACSys please visit www.emFAST.com.

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