WebDialogs Tests Update of Unyte Desktop-Sharing Tool

May 2, 2007; 06:01 AM
WebDialogs, a leading provider of multimedia conferencing services, today announced it has begun beta-testing version 2.5 of Unyte, the easy-to-use real-time collaboration software that lets users share desktops and applications.

The new version of Unyte features enhanced picture quality and quicker image transition times between host and viewer monitors. It also offers a new remote-assistance capability that lets users accept control of another computer, for example, to edit a document or troubleshoot their product on a customer's computer.

And, while the service remains primarily browser-based, version 2.5 offers peer-to-peer sharing between the host and those users who have installed Unyte, creating a direct connection that provides improved performance and experience. In addition, software developers will appreciate the new integration options that enable tighter, more integrated solutions with Unyte.

WebDialogs is seeking users to participate in the beta test, which will run through May 25. The 1-megabyte download is available at http://beta.unyte.net.

“We’re eager to get users’ reactions to the latest version of Unyte,” said WebDialogs CEO Lou Guercia. “We take feedback very seriously because we know that’s the best way to make our products stand out in a crowded marketplace.”

Two versions of Unyte are available. Unyte Lyte offers basic desktop and application viewing capability between the host and one viewer, and is free of charge. Unyte + is an upgraded version with additional features such as select application sharing and remote control of applications by participants. Unyte + costs as little as $30 annually. Unyte Lyte can also be used as a one-click plug-in with Skype, Yahoo! Messenger and Salesforce.com.

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About WebDialogs

WebDialogs, Inc., delivers reliable, high quality Web collaboration services to increase the productivity, effectiveness and value of online interactions. WebDialogs is the top provider of private-label Web-conferencing services to service providers and equipment makers. In addition, WebDialogs provides integrated voice and Web conferencing services for enterprises and collaborative tools for instant messaging (IM), customer relationship management (CRM) and other interactive applications.

WebDialogs delivers its WebInterpoint™ and Unyte™ products and services to enterprises, service providers, equipment makers, portals and application vendors worldwide. Founded in 1998, WebDialogs is a privately held company based in Billerica, Mass.