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01 Communique announces I’m InTouch – Corporate Server Edition (CSE) is now available in North America.

TORONTO, ON – June 14, 2005 – 01 Communique Laboratory Inc. (TSX: ONE – www.01com.com), a leading remote access solutions provider, today announced the North American availability of I’m InTouch – Corporate Server Edition (CSE) a next generation enterprise level remote access gateway enabling a secure and easy way to access and operate workstations on your corporate network, from anywhere in the world. With its strong security and management modules, combined with its wireless module that allows access from wireless PDA’s, I’m InTouch – CSE provides medium and large sized businesses a comprehensive remote access solution that reduces the costs and complexity associated with traditional remote-access products. It integrates with all industry standard protocols and allows IT personnel to deploy it quickly and easily throughout their company while at the same time maintaining full control and security over end-user rights.

 

I’m InTouch – CSE was co-developed with Hitachi Business Solution in Japan. The Japanese version, marketed as DoMobile Corporate Server Edition, was launched in Japan in March 2005 as part of an exclusive licensing arrangement with Hitachi Business Solution. The North American version is now available from 01 Communique.

 

“We are working very closely with Hitachi Business Solution, our customers and channel partners to ensure our remote access solution suite meets the requirements of any size of business,” said Andrew Cheung, President and CEO of 01 Communique. “The addition of I’m InTouch –CSE allows us to better serve the needs of medium and large business and easily integrates into their existing network and security architecture. It provides protective processes and the necessary tools to ensure that business resources are always safe, including centralized IT deployment and extensive administration controls. I’m InTouch CSE is a comprehensive remote access solution with a low total cost of ownership. It delivers measurable business benefits that include increased productivity and improved customer response times while employees are away from the office.”

“I’m InTouch – CSE is being made available in North America through Value Added Resellers (VARs), System Integrators and other channel partners,” said Brian Howden, Vice President Marketing of 01 Communique. “We offer our partners generous margins, training and support, as well as co-operative marketing programs. Our unique remote access offering is well positioned to capture market share by offering end-users an extremely robust and all-inclusive solution with a lower cost of ownership than traditional products on the market today. Potential resellers interested in finding out more about our program should contact our sales department directly or visit our web site at www.imintouch.com/cse.”

Read on for more features and benefits of I’m InTouch – CSE and typical examples of how it can be used in a wide variety of environments.

Distributed Processing reduces total cost of ownership 

Traditional remote access products or Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) allow users access to an application server on a corporate network. I’m InTouch – CSE goes one step further by employing a “Distributed Processing” concept that gives users direct access to their desktop PC through a Linux-based remote access server gateway. This puts security and administrative control on the server and leaves processing at the desktop. In this way, common problems associated with server performance during heavy usage can be alleviated, customer’s can maximize the return on investment in their desktop PCs and installation and maintenance of a remote access solution is an easier task for IT personnel. This system architecture makes I’m InTouch – CSE a practical solution for those businesses just introducing remote access to their business or to those needing to invest in additional hardware or software to off-load demand from central application servers that are experiencing high CPU load and deteriorating performance.

Scalable Linux Server with management console gives IT personnel "peace of mind"

I’m InTouch – CSE base unit comes with the server software (Linux OS) and 5-user licenses. Additional licenses are available. Included with the server software is a powerful management console providing centralized administration and user management. With an easy to use interface, IT personnel can easily deploy remote access and still maintain control by centrally monitoring and managing ongoing system usage. The management console allows IT personnel to assign specific remote access features to each user on the system. As well, additional restrictions can be implemented. These include the time of day that a user can access the system and to further protect sensitive information, the ability to define the specific file folders that a user can access.

Simple to deploy and easy to use in a wide variety of environments

In today’s competitive and mobile marketplace, timely access to information is critical in running a successful business. I’m InTouch – CSE is an extremely versatile remote access solution that supports a wide variety of applications, several of which are described below.

1. One-stop Mobility Solution – supports access from both a PDA and PC.

End users are provided with instant access to information back at the office, minimizing decision and procedural delays that are common when people are away and not able to stay in touch. I’m InTouch – CSE supports remote access from any wireless PDA and remote control from any desktop PC. When on the road, customers can use their PDA to gain access to their Outlook for all their calendar and contact information as well as their email. When at home or in a hotel, they can use any PC connected to the Internet to login to their business and work as if they were still working at their desk back at the office.

2. Remote Technical Support Tool.  

Using screen sharing technology to present a PC and all business applications running on it, I’m InTouch – CSE provides attended or un-attended access to any Windows PC or server. One-time purchase licensing is applied for each PC registered with the server and is a cost-effective alternative to paying ongoing monthly fees to a third party solution provider for a hosted technical support tool. The system provides comprehensive centralized management of licenses, including the ability to easily transfer a license from one PC to another. Usage reports allow technical support groups to report back to their customer base about their services rendered or to evaluate the actual service delivery costs expended to support a customer account.

3. Remote Training and On-line Conferencing Tool.

I’m InTouch – CSE has the ability to allow system users to invite guests to their PC to view and participate in on-line presentations or training sessions. This is a great tool that can help increase sales and decrease expenditures on web conferencing solutions.

About 01 Communique

Established in 1992, 01 Communique is an innovative force in the development and delivery of remote access services and integrated communications software. As the digital and wireless economy evolves, 01 continues to provide cost effective and reliable solutions that give businesses anytime, anywhere access to information stored on a desktop PC. 01 Communique has built an extensive market for its remote access, messaging and communications solutions with its I’m InTouch remote access service and legacy product line COMMUNICATE!, through the cultivation of solid distribution channels and marketing partnerships.For more information on the product, or to try a free 30-day no obligation trial, visit www.imintouch.com or call (905) 795-2888 or (800) 668-2185 (North America only)