Toshiba's Ubiquitous Viewer Software: Remote Access to Personal Computers via Mobile Phones

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Toshiba has announced the release of its Ubiquitous Viewer Software, which allows users to remotely access and control their Windows-based PCs from their mobile phones. This software enables users to open productivity software such as Microsoft's Office suite, read and modify files, access PC-based e-mail, and use the internet browser and other PC applications from anywhere. The software uses advanced data compression technology to support rapid data transfer between the PC and mobile phone, and ensures secure data transfers through secure socket layer encryption and one-time passwords.

Key Takeaways:

  • Toshiba's Ubiquitous Viewer Software provides remote access to Windows-based PCs from mobile phones.
  • The software allows users to open productivity software, read and modify files, and access PC-based e-mail and internet applications.
  • Advanced data compression technology is used to support rapid data transfer between the PC and mobile phone.
  • Secure data transfers are achieved through secure socket layer encryption and one-time passwords.
  • The software is available in CDMA 1X mobile phones from KDDI's network in Japan starting in March.
  • Toshiba plans to extend the software to other mobile network operators worldwide.
  • A similar application, Remote Control, was released earlier by the Italian company Bitween Soluzione, allowing users to access and control Windows-based PCs using Sony Ericsson P800 or Nokia 9210 Communicator mobile devices.
  • The Ubiquitous Viewer Software has both positive (greater availability of technical or application support for PC users) and negative (remote control of PCs using mobile devices has been done before) points.

Statistics:

  • Toshiba's Ubiquitous Viewer Software enables users to remotely access and control their Windows-based PCs from mobile phones.
  • The software supports rapid data transfer between the PC and mobile phone through advanced data compression technology.
  • Secure data transfers are achieved through secure socket layer encryption and one-time passwords.
  • The software will debut in CDMA 1X mobile phones from KDDI's network in Japan in March.

Sources:

  • Toshiba Corporation press release announcing the release of Ubiquitous Viewer Software.
  • Bitween Soluzione website, www.bitween.com.