Today's issue of TechnoLawyer NewsWire covers a solution for online meetings, remote access, and remote support (see article below), a Web-based decision tree application for predicting litigation outcomes, email conversion software, a computerized pen that captures your handwriting, and an iPhone billing app that syncs with Timeslips. Don't miss the next issue.
Teaming With Possibilities
You've had it with business travel. So you look into online meeting solutions. You'd also like to access your file server at work from home. And your IT department wants to deploy software and provide technical support from the comfort of their cubicles. Suddenly, you're looking at three different products, nay services, each with a monthly fee. Whatever happened to the concept of a software suite
TeamViewer … in One Sentence
TeamViewer is a desktop application for online meetings, remote access, and remote support.
The Killer Feature
Back in the day, you only had to endure four recurring bills — car payment, mortgage, telephone, and utilities. Then came cable TV. Then your Internet connection. And for some of you alimony. But you could still count your monthly expenses on both hands. Nowadays, your credit card statement rivals the tax code in length — blog hosting, Web site hosting, online backups, online accounting, online case management, etc.
TeamViewer harkens back to simpler time. You pay one price one time and receive a lifetime license, including all future updates. The Business edition ($749) enables you to use TeamViewer on one computer. You can add additional computers for $139 each. It lacks some advanced features.
The Premium edition ($1,499) runs on an unlimited number of computers. The Corporate edition ($2,690) adds priority support and more flexibility regarding concurrent sessions (the number of people who can use TeamViewer at the same time).
Other Notable Features
TeamViewer only needs to be installed on your computer. For example, if you want to give a presentation or collaborate on a document with a client, they need only download a lightweight Web applet. TeamViewer works through firewalls and creates a secure connection — secure enough for a VPN through which you can transfer files.
Presentation mode include video streaming, voice over IP, application sharing (rather than showing your entire desktop), multiple monitor support, virtual whiteboards, and time tracking.
Remote administration tools include remote reboot, monitor deactivation, and the ability to see all the computers available for you to access.
What Else Should You Know?
TeamViewer runs on Mac OS X and Windows. TeamViewer Portable enables you to run TeamViewer on any computer from a USB drive. TeamViewer Host enables you to control unattended servers. An iPhone app also exists. Learn more about TeamViewer.
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