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Everyone agrees that peer-to-peer ("P2P") technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we share information, but most people also see it as the "bad boy" of software. It"s an attractive and powerful technology but has a reputation for being risky and unreliable. P2P file sharing has lured many users into bad online neighborhoods where they are ambushed by viruses, adware, spyware, popups, porn, and even lawsuits.
Laplink has solved these problems with their latest instant networking software, ShareDirect. ShareDirect is a safe, secure, and reliable way to share information across a controlled network of authenticated users.
"Simply put, we think ShareDirect is P2P the way it should be," says Thomas Koll, CEO of Laplink Software, Inc. "It"s a utility that is powerful and flexible enough for businesses of any size or configuration, but simple enough for personal use. We retained the strength and functionality of peer-to-peer connectivity, and made it secure, safe, and supported. We want to show PC users that peer-to-peer technology is a powerful solution that can be used without fear."
ShareDirect allows you to leverage the power and control of direct folder-to-folder connectivity to create your own instant, personalized file sharing networks with colleagues, clients, friends or family directly from Windows 2000, Windows XP or Windows 2003 using File Manager (Windows Explorer).
ShareDirect is a true "out-of-the-box" file-sharing solution that provides instant connectivity, advanced antivirus protection, and 256-bit encryption. Installation takes about 5 minutes, and because it is integrated into familiar Windows File Manager controls, mastering the simple program takes only a few minutes. ShareDirect instantly transforms your File Manager into a powerful and secure peer-to-peer application.
"I like that ShareDirect lets you create a private and authenticated network in minutes," says David S. Marshak, Senior VP of the Patricia Seybold Group. "The folder-to-folder connection gives users complete control and flexibility in terms of the files they share and the people they share them with. And the unlimited download and upload capabilities available in the service make this a powerful application of the P2P networking concept."
Mike Paston discovered that ShareDirect is a logical choice for the health care industry because of its enhanced security. Paston, Program Director of AeroCare Medical Transport Inc. (AMTi), an air ambulance service based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, describes the benefits of ShareDirect software by saying, "Using ShareDirect to transfer patient files, I am confident that their private information is protected during the transfer process. At the same time, my company is in compliance with government privacy regulations." He continues, "Most importantly, I know those files will be available in a timely manner. In this business, every minute counts. ShareDirect"s instant and secure file transfer brings me peace of mind."
ShareDirect is available in a variety of subscription plans ("Editions") designed to meet the needs of personal, professional, small business and corporate users. Annual fees range from $39.95 for the Basic Edition to $249.95 for the Corporate Edition, which provides 3GB/month of Premium Service. Premium Service ensures that you can share your folders through nearly all firewalls and routers with absolutely no user configuration. And if users can establish direct peer-to-peer connections with ShareDirect, they can download unlimited data with any Edition.
A free 15-day trial version of ShareDirect is available at www.laplink.com.
For more than 25 years, Laplink has been the leader in providing software used for PC migration, remote access, file transfer, and synchronization. The privately-held company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.
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Laplink Software Press Contact
Daniel Donohoe, Public Relations
daniel.donohoe@laplink.com
+1-425-952-6023
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