Nomadesk Launches True Sharing and Collaboration iPhone App
July 14, 2010 by Filip Tack · Leave a Comment
Instant Collaboration, Upload Pictures, Share Files and Folders and Invite Team Members
Today we announce Apple’s approval our iPhone App, which allows individuals and teams to browse through their entire document library on a Nomadesk Fileserver; secure, synchronize and share files and folders with ease; upload photos; and view supported Microsoft® Office® documents. The new Nomadesk app provides immediate and intuitive access to files independent from any geographic location and includes Nomadesk Theftguard to track your computer and remove your Nomadesk data remotely.
Nomadesk for iPhone, iPod touch allows you to:
- Access all your documents, pictures, music, etc.
- Share Files and Folders with a download link
- Upload pictures (existing ones or direct from your iPhone camera) to share and sync
- View documents, pictures, slideshows
- Share your Nomadesk Fileserver and manage guest permissions
- Sign up to Nomadesk and create Fileservers
- Track your computer on Google Maps and remotely shred your Nomadesk files with Nomadesk Theftguard
Nomadesk in general offers:
- Windows® Explorer and Mac Finder integration, which allows you to simply view your Nomadesk Fileservers as an added drive on your computer.
- Local 256-bit encryption system
- FileLink and FolderLink, which allow users to send a public download link to a file or folder respectively through e-mail.
- Automatic daily revisions lets users restore files up to seven days back (on myNomadesk.com). Fileservers will immediately detect and synchronize changed files.
- Offline access to files when no internet connection is available.
- Publishing of files and folders to any web page with the Nomadesk Widget.
- FileLink™ for Microsoft® Outlook® which automatically converts (large) email attachments to Nomadesk FileLinks
- Ability to edit or view documents with Zoho for Microsoft Office.
The Nomadesk iPhone app is free and can be downloaded from the iTunes Store. Those Nomadesk users without an iPhone, we recommend using myNomadesk.mobi (from the Smartphone) – We cater for everyone!
Nomadesk iPhone App Is “In Review”
July 12, 2010 by Filip Tack · Leave a Comment
Excitement! We finally pushed our iPhone app through the Nomadesk QA department – tough guys. Now, we just received word that our app is in review by Apple. All ten fingers crossed (ouch)!
Are we late to the party? I don’t believe so. We simply took the time to build an app that really fits the existing Nomadesk experience. As such Nomadesk for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad will allow you to:
- Access all your documents, pictures, music, etc.
- Share Files and Folders with a download link
- Upload pictures (existing ones or direct from your iPhone camera) to share and sync
- View documents, pictures, slideshows
- Share your Nomadesk Fileserver and manage guest permissions
- Sign up to Nomadesk and create Fileservers
- Track your computer(s) on Google Maps and remotely shred your Nomadesk files with Nomadesk Theftguard
So, soon you will be able to download the Nomadesk app from the iTunes AppStore. We can hardly wait to get your feedback, after all this is but “version one”.
Nomadesk Integrates Zoho Online File Editing
June 25, 2010 by Filip Tack · 3 Comments
Today we announce the integration of Zoho with myNomadesk.com for quick and easy editing and viewing of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint files. This feature is available to all Nomadesk users, right NOW.
By right-clicking on a file from the myNomadesk.com dashboard and choosing edit from the menu, Zoho instantly integrates with Nomadesk, to open the MS document in an external window so users can view and make changes from their browser. Put differently, you can now edit your MS Office files in the “Nomadesk Cloud” from any computer with any Internet browser… and your edits will be neatly synchronized to your “regular” computer.
Read the complete press release here.
See the Zoho integration at work, including Nomadesk sync. and file revisions, in the tutorial video below:
Nomadesk 4.x Receives 4.5 Star CNET Editors’ Rating
June 23, 2010 by Filip Tack · 1 Comment
CNET has given an “excellent” four and a half stars rating to our latest Nomadesk release. This recognition, by one of the longest standing software review and distribution sites, clearly demonstrates that the Nomadesk software and cloud services are high-quality and trustworthy (“Tested Spyware Free“).
You can read the complete review here.
Oh yes, don’t forget to sign up for your 30 day free trial.
Nomadesk 4.0 Reviewed By PC Magazine
June 9, 2010 by Filip Tack · Leave a Comment
Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine’s lead analyst for software and Web applications reviewed the latest Nomadesk release.
Here are but a few of his “discoveries”:
“Nomadesk goes beyond other syncing and file-sharing services, creating a complete virtual disk… If you just want a virtual drive synched to your PCs and the cloud, Nomadesk is worth a look.”
“A big green button on the Nomadesk webpage offers live support with an engineer in a chat window. There’s also e-mail and phone support (CET office hours only). For a Web service, these avenues are quite generous. Indeed, I got a tech rep in my chat box in seconds.”
“If the idea of anywhere access to your digital assets appeals to you, Nomadesk is worth checking out. After all, spending $50 per year to sync a full hard drive’s worth of data is a much better deal than the Syncplicity’s $15 a month for 50GB. It’s also cheaper than PC Mag Editors’ Choice Dropbox, which costs $100 a year for 50GB.”
Nomadesk Rewards Customers For Referrals
June 8, 2010 by Filip Tack · Leave a Comment
Today we rolled out a brand new referral program, which encourages friends of 
users to join Nomadesk. The Nomadesk user who refers and the friend who joins will each receive a $15 discount to apply to their subscription or to purchasing additional Team or Personal Fileservers.
Friends will be invited to test drive Nomadesk with a free 30-day trial, and when they purchase a $15/month Team Fileserver subscription or $50/year Personal Fileserver subscription they will receive a $15 incentive to apply to their next Nomadesk bill along with the person who invited them. And, you can continue to receive $15 bonuses for every friend who subscribes to Nomadesk, based on your referral. Invite friends through Facebook or email and begin experiencing the rewards.
Generating your personal referral link is actually very simple. Just log on to myNomadesk.com, click the “Refer a friend bonus” link and then follow the instructions – easy enough!
Nomadesk Summer Fun Photo Sharing Promo
June 1, 2010 by Filip Tack · Leave a Comment
Get a Free Eye-Fi Card with a 1- year Team Fileserver or 2-year Personal Fileserver subscription!
Today we announced a Summer Fun Promotion throughout the month of June 2010, which will give our customers who pre-pay for
a new one-year Team Fileserver subscription or a new two-year Personal Fileserver subscription a free Eye-Fi Connect X2 4GB card (valued at $49).
By bundling Nomadesk with an Eye-Fi card, customers will receive the ability to automatically safeguard their memories to the Nomadesk cloud and synchronize their photos to their computers for easy storage and sharing; video uploads to the Nomadesk cloud will be supported soon.
So, rather than downloading photos through a memory card that you connect directly into your computer, Nomadesk now brilliantly works with Eye-Fi to remotely save photos into the Nomadesk file server without having to physically import them from your digital camera memory card. And for just $180 a year for a Nomadesk Team Fileserver or $100 for two years of a Personal Fileserver, you can get unlimited storage (Fair Use).
By the way, you might want to use the “Nomadesk Web Site Widget” to automatically post your photos on your web site or blog, directly from your camera; much like what we have done here below – utter coolness!
Nomadesk Selected As A Red Herring Top 100 Europe Tech Startup
May 22, 2010 by Filip Tack · Leave a Comment
Paris, France – Red Herring announced its Top 100 Award in recognition of the leading private companies from Europe, celebrating these startups’ innovations and technologies across their respective industries.
Red Herring’s Top 100 Europe list has become a mark of distinction for identifying promising new companies and entrepreneurs. Red Herring editors were among the first to recognize that companies such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, Yahoo, Skype, Salesforce.com, YouTube, and eBay would change the way we live and work.
“Choosing the companies with the strongest potential was by no means a small feat,” said Alex Vieux, publisher and CEO of Red Herring. “After rigorous contemplation and discussion, we narrowed our list down from hundreds of candidates from across Europe to the Top 100 Winners. We believe Nomadesk embodies the vision, drive and innovation that define a successful entrepreneurial venture. Nomadesk should be proud of its accomplishment, as the competition was very strong.”
Red Herring’s editorial staff evaluated the companies on both quantitative and qualitative criteria, such as financial performance, technology innovation, management quality, strategy, and market penetration. This assessment of potential is complemented by a review of the track record and standing of startups relative to their sector peers, allowing Red Herring to see past the “buzz” and make the list a valuable instrument of discovery and advocacy for the most promising new business models in Europe.
Nomadesk 4.0 Released, Includes Revisions/Versioning
May 20, 2010 by Filip Tack · Leave a Comment
Today we unveiled several new service enhancements to the Nomadesk online and desktop dashboards. Based on customer feedback, Nomadesk 4.0 includes File Versioning and Revisions through its online dashboard. It allows users to view and restore previous backup versions of files up to seven days back and create an unlimited number of “snap shots”.
Nomadesk 4.0 also expands FolderLink and Widget functionality to now be accessed through the desktop dashboard in addition to the online dashboard. These tools have already proven to open the door for secure and easy collaboration with people inside and outside one’s network.
Why Cloud Makes Sense for Small Business
April 23, 2010 by Filip Tack · Leave a Comment
The cloud storage space is quite cloudy these days with many new companies springing
up claiming they are offering more for less or even for free. Ever hear the saying, “You get what you pay for?” Here are some of the key elements of why cloud storage and collaboration makes sense for a SMB or SME, but shopping for the right solution matters. And finding the most secure and trusting solution provider makes all the difference.
Raining in Benefits from the Cloud – The main reasons why companies move to Cloud Computing:
Save Money; You won’t waste money buying and upgrading hardware and software or be bothered with having to pay for breakdowns.
Freedom; You are free to access your data from anywhere you have an internet connection (with Nomadesk, even where you don’t).
Save Time; There’s no more frustration or time lost waiting for IT problems and glitches to be fixed.
Peace of Mind; Enjoy the comfort of complete protection from unwanted surprises such as loss of data that could slow you up or even shut down your business, sometimes for good.
In a recent article published by Delfin Joaquin Paris III on BestTipsTechnology.com he outlines the key benefits of cloud storage for small businesses. Here is his list:
Synchronization; Cloud storage enables consumers to sync documents immediately between computer systems on the local system network. Cloud storage indicates you can reduce or eliminate the need for actually moving your data from one machine to another and even the need to email documents around the office.
Collaboration; Similar to GoogleDocs, a lot of cloud-storage suppliers now allow customers to view and modify data (spreadsheets, presentations, as well as word processing documents, as an example) by means of an online portal. This is especially a good choice for supporting geographically dispersed employees to work with others instantly.
File Sharing; Large video clip, music, and image art documents can easily choke your company’s e-mail system. And also e-mailing vulnerable documents could raise security worries. Several cloud storage providers currently offer drag and drop efficiency that allows you to safely and securely copy significant or confidential records.
Security; It could be counter-intuitive, but cloud storage is in fact a great deal more protected than many small to mid-sized businesses are able to do in-house. At many smaller organizations, locally filed data are at threat from theft, fire, software issues, and computer failure. Cloud storage will offer built-in redundancy at every level: hard disk, machine, and data center.
Always On; Whenever small to mid-sized businesses’s ISP goes offline, or when ones router fails, or even whenever the server has problems, or you (or perhaps a person in your IT personnel) pulls the incorrect switch, your complete company can lose usage of data and services. Cloud storage services must be professionals at uptime and service accessibility. Their particular uptime records are often a lot better than what can be done by yourself. Also, since many cloud storage providers cache data locally in addition to on the internet, even if the service goes down or perhaps you lose your online connection you’ve still got usage of important computer data.