Wyse Mobile Cloud App: PocketCloud 2.2

Wyse Technology, in cloud client computing, has introduced a software that changes the way consumers access data across devices with the launch of PocketCloud 2.2, a new way to connect existing devices and personal hard drive space to create a secure and inexpensive cloud solution.

PocketCloud utilizes customers’ existing storage on their Mac, PC and virtual desktops rather than storing files on third-party servers, providing a less expensive and more secure peer-to-peer experience. Wyse’s personal cloud is approximately 88% less than traditional cloud services, at $1 per month to access all of your storage.

"Many users do not want to spend an increasing amount of money to store files on a public cloud service when they already have everything they need securely on their own computer systems," said Daniel Barreto, general manager of the mobile cloud business unit at Wyse Technology. "This first installment of our personal cloud vision enables users to take advantage of the very large, ultra low cost storage they already own without concern for whether they have enough cloud space and when they’ll have to start paying higher monthly fees or remove files."

With other services once a user’s files are uploaded to the cloud, control of the privacy and security of this data becomes the responsibility of a third party. Over the last year, some of the most popular Web services have experienced failures that exposed private customer data to the public, or downtime preventing any access at all. Wyse provides secure remote access to files securely stored on users’ devices. Additionally, many cloud storage services only allow users to upload certain file types such as music and documents. PocketCloud does not limit either the number or type of files that can be shared between personal devices. PocketCloud forges ahead of space constrained and costly cloud storage services, allowing users to not only access files on the go, but also run the Mac and Windows applications that they already know and love.

With over 1.5 million copies downloaded, PocketCloud complements Wyse’s line of cloud client computing software and hardware, making access to the cloud and VDI environments easy, secure, and low cost across desktop, mobile, and handheld devices.

In addition to features like full remote control of Mac, Windows or virtual desktops, and secure access to enterprise servers and data, other new features of PocketCloud / PocketCloud Pro 2.2 include:

• Passcode lock option for additional security
• Auto-lock option to ignore or observe system settings
• Support for OS X (Lion) user account authentication
• Support for iPad 2 video mirroring

PocketCloud Pro 2.2 additionally includes:

• Support for .vnc file types
• Remote Desktop gateway support (beta)

PocketCloud/PocketCloud Pro Premium In App Purchase (requires new PocketCloud Companion app and subscription):

• Upload files from your camera roll, photo/video library, or files previously downloaded in PocketCloud
• Support for File Browser on OS X
• Create remote directories while in File Browser

The Wyse PocketCloud Premium in-app subscription is free for 30 days for new users.

To download the free PocketCloud 2.2 app

For business and enterprise users to download PocketCloud Pro 2.2 with support for multiple computer connections, VMware environments, and higher level security for $14.99