Ericom's Extends Leadership in Browser-based, HTML5 RDP Zero Client Technology with New Release

Press release: Ericom AccessNow


Closter, NJ, March 2012 - Ericom Software, a leading global provider of Application Access and Virtualization solutions has released a new version of its high performance HTML5-based RDP client. Ericom AccessNow version 2.0 delivers flexible, browser-based access to hosted Windows applications and desktops, from any HTML5 browser and the widest variety of end-point devices. Devices supported include Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs, iPad/iPhone, Android, Google Chromebook/Chromebox, RIM BlackBerry and Playbook. AccessNow is a true zero RDP client that runs entirely within Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer, Firefox and any other browser with HTML5 support. Ericom AccessNow requires no software installation or any underlying technology whatsoever on the end-point device, simplifying and lowering the IT department maintenance and support workload. Ericom AccessNow also enables Cloud hosting companies and DaaS providers to deliver virtual desktop as a service to any end-user device at any location. In addition, ISVs can quickly SaaS-enable their Windows client/server business application and support their customers" migration to a Cloud infrastructure. Ericom AccessNow version 2.0 includes major enhancements and dozens of new features, for example: 1 Remote/local printing 2 File Transfer 3 HTTPS communication - AccessNow automatically switches to HTTPS communication if WebSockets are unavailable or cannot be used: a Enables support for most SSL VPNs, such as Juniper and Cisco b Supports browsers that don"t implement WebSockets, such as Android native browser and MicrosoftIE9(previously IE9 required installation of Google Chrome Frame) 4 Extended usability with finger gestures for touch devices - making it easy to page through presentations, quickly scroll through documents and more 5 Support for multiple keyboard locales 6 URL redirection 7 Auto Full-Screen 8 Improved display and audio performance Partners" Comments "Agosto is one of the nation"s oldest, most progressive and fastest-growing cloud and Google Apps consulting firms. We believe that Ericom AccessNow will be a key part of our strategy." Commented Irfan Khan, CTO of Agosto,Inc. "As more organizations transition to Google apps and other Cloud services, while needing to retain use of their Windows-based applications, Ericom AccessNow helps bridge the gap and enables our clients to get the best of both worlds." "...a Google Apps Premier Reseller, we"re committed to support our customers" needs to be able to access both the new generation of Web Apps, as well as their existing, Windows-based productivity applications." said Tony Bianco, President of Onix Networking"s Cloud Computing Group. "Ericom AccessNow is an ideal solution as it enables our customers to straddle both infrastructures while protecting their existing IT investments..." US Contact Ilan Paretsky ilan.paretsky@ericom.com 201-767-2210 x9718 UK Contact Ian Platt ian.platt@ericom.com +44 845 644 3597

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