WorldExtend’s SecureIDA Praised By SMB Technology Expert, James Gaskin, For Providing Managed Secure Remote Desktop Access For Free

May 28, 2007; 12:04 AM

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – WorldExtend®, the remote access and network security specialist, today announced that its software-based SecureIDA™ free managed VPN and remote access service has received a strong endorsement from Small/Medium Business technology evangelist, James Gaskin, in his popular Network World SMB technology newsletter.  Gaskin was impressed with SecureIDA’s simplicity, security and the fact that WorldExtend actually provides many of its services for free, and that additional features are offered for a few dollars per user.  Additionally, Gaskin praised WorldExtend for offering a twist on the remote access service by also making remote file access simple and affordable through an easy to configure Virtual Private Network.

“Remote desktop suggests people controlling their office computer from home, and that happens, but more often people need a file from home when at the office, or vice versa – and that’s why all the remote desktop control programs include file transfer,” explained James Gaskin, SMB tech columnist and evangelist.  “SecureIDA goes one step better; you can define a remote connection to your computer, but just to a single directory on your disk drive if you want,” Gaskin continued.  “This means you can give access to your files, or at least a subset of your files, to others without fear they'll start searching around your computer while in the drivers seat.”

Gaskins comments echo the positive feedback WorldExtend has received from new clients in such diverse sectors as healthcare, telecommunications, retail, business services, and manufacturing. 

Downloadable in minutes from www.SecureIDA.com/pr5, and configured via an extremely-simple and intuitive wizard-driven process, SecureIDA enables any organization to set up secure access to data and applications from any location within minutes – providing the same business agility and related productivity gains previously available only to large enterprises.  SecureIDA is the only service that includes free VPN and free remote desktop access as part of a complete end-to-end remote access solution.

SecureIDA’s intuitive software-based platform makes it simple for an organization’s employees, branch offices, suppliers, or even customers to gain simple, secure, and unlimited free remote access to shared data, such as network file folders or client server applications.  Offering far greater functionality and security than other remote access services, such as GoToMyPC, SecureIDA provides free secure access to one Microsoft Windows XP Pro or Linux desktop computer for an unlimited time.  The free service can also be utilized to enhance the security of client/server applications, such as e-mail or billing, while the fee-based SecureIDA Application Portal provides a far-less-costly alternative to Citrix Systems’ application publishing solution (making this productive functionality available to any-sized company).

WorldExtend’s vision for SecureIDA includes making it simple for customers to add additional fee-based, value-added services and enhancements that are customized to their business needs.  WorldExtend’s initial fee-based services include full maintenance and technical support (including a number of advanced features and functionality and access to an additional 25 PCs), application publishing through their Application Portal, and on-net Zero-Port technology that provides enhanced security and ease of use.

“WorldExtend developed SecureIDA to make it simple and affordable for any sized organization to benefit from the productivity advantages of secure remote network access,” said Bruce LeBuhn, Director Marketing & Sales, WorldExtend, LLC.  “So, it makes us extremely proud that a highly-respected SMB technology expert like James Gaskin says that SecureIDA has already jumped ahead of other remote access providers.”

For more information on WorldExtend’s free VPN and remote access managed service and to take advantage of the free service, please visit www.SecureIDA.com/pr5.

WorldExtend is a Philadelphia area managed security and remote access solution provider that makes it simple for any organization to provide staff with the same secure, 24/7 remote access to data, desktops, and business-critical applications that was previously only available to large enterprises.  Developed and priced specifically for SMBs, WorldExtend’s easily-scalable, maintenance-free SecureIDA™ managed application portal does not require any additional hardware or client software, and is so simple to install, integrate, and manage that extensive IT experience is not required.  WorldExtend’s patent pending IronDoor™ Agent ensures complete security by creating an encrypted tunnel between remote users and company servers as well as implementing Zero-Listener technology.