Egnyte in the News
"Egnyte Delivers the First Cloud File Sharing Solution for HP's TouchPad"Egnyte Cloud File Server on HP TouchPad Gives Businesses Mobile Access to Files With Full IT ControlMarketwireJuly 1, 2011Egnyte, a leading provider of cloud file server solutions, announced today the launch of Egnyte for the new HP TouchPad. This enterprise-class application delivers easy access to the cloud, while maintaining compliance with business rules set by information technology (IT) administrators. Data access with mobile devices is growing, with the average smartphone owner using 89 percent more data each month than a year ago, according to a report by Nielsen. Availability on HP's webOS tablet enhances the Egnyte Cloud File Server offering with an additional access point, providing simple and safe file sharing for mobile business users.Egnyte provides business users:
- Secure access to business files stored in the cloud
- Easy file sharing using links or attachments
- Centralized monitoring and control for IT
"Businesses need an easy way to access and share files using mobile devices. Egnyte delivers the simplicity demanded by end-users, combined with the control IT managers need to ensure safe file sharing," said Vineet Jain, CEO of Egnyte. "Today 40 percent of Egnyte users access the cloud using a mobile device, and we expect that to increase with the availability of the HP TouchPad."
"File sharing and access is a core requirement for HP TouchPad users," said Richard Kerris, vice president of webOS Worldwide Developer Relations, HP. "Egnyte's solution provides a secure method for HP customers to access and share files and enhances the rich ecosystem for HP TouchPad."
Egnyte for HP TouchPad is available now through the HP webOS App Catalog.