WebEx and iPhone

WebEx has launched an iPhone compatible version of its PCNow on demand remote access service for wireless devices and desktops.

The iPhone users can access desktop PC files, desktop search tools, Microsoft Outlook corporate mail, contacts, tasks and appointments from their handsets via the phone's Safari browser. The service also comes with SkypeOut functionality which allows users to make outbound calls even if their mobiles are not supported by the Skype mobile client.

WebEx's European vice president, Bert van der Zwan, argued that the service may encourage the adoption of the iPhone among enterprises when it reaches the UK later in the year.

"The iPhone has raised a number of security concerns with employers in relation to staff running and accessing business systems - limiting adoption by businesses. "We are introducing changes so that users can access emails as well as contacts, appointments and desktop PC files whilst on the move, via our secure MediaTone network."

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David Chao
The Web Conferencing Expert