OS33 Pushes Boundaries of Cloud-Based IT with New Product Updates

NEW YORK, July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- OS33, an IT-as-a-Service Delivery Platform for MSPs, today announces its latest platform update, including features such as Cloud Printers, enhanced Cloud File Manager, and usability enhancements, pushing the company closer towards realizing its vision of providing a unified IT cloud platform that meets the continually shifting needs of how SMBs and Enterprise business utilize and access their data, applications and communications tools in today's world.

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The latest update to the OS33 Platform includes Cloud Printers, an exciting new feature which provides the ability to provision, deploy and print to any corporate network printer from any web browser on any device; an enhanced Cloud File Manager that provides instant access to hosted corporate file systems directly from its web browser-based Webtop; and enhanced usability for the end-user with a new Citrix Plugin Install that is compatible with the latest version of browsers, operating systems and mobile devices.

As the market continues to shift to emerging cloud computing paradigms, OS33 continues to push the boundaries of its cloud platform for end-users and Managed Service Providers and builds functionality that addresses today's needs. "End-users are no longer willing to tolerate data and applications that are tied to a specific Windows-based silo.  Every IT professional needs to come to terms with that fact," says Alex Osipov, Director of Software Engineering at OS33. "This change requires new approaches and tools to enable people to do their jobs.  As an industry we must adopt these new tools and approaches without letting go of the enterprise-level services and guarantees that every business requires.  Tools that unify and bring together the IT cloud will pave the way to a Connected Enterprise."

With Cloud Printers, end-users can leverage the OS33 Webtop to print cloud-based files to any corporate printer via any web browser.  Now with virtually any device, end-users are free to print while on the go, sending mission critical documents to any networked printer from an iPad, iPhone, Android devices and many other devices.  OS33 unifies every device and allows end-users to interact with their data in a very easy way, whether working from the office, from home or even the airport.

OS33's Cloud File Manager allows users to view, edit and save hosted documents in any web browser using integrated Microsoft Office Web Apps or by accessing them from hosted versions of Microsoft Office.  While most solutions require users to download files locally, edit them, save them and re-upload them, OS33 allows users to update cloud-based files from the same browser window.  The Cloud File Manager supports modern browser features such as drag and drop, which easily enables uploading documents and keyboard shortcuts that every user is accustomed to such as Ctrl + C for Copy and Ctrl + V for paste.  Every user that is accustomed to using the Windows Explorer now has choices around how to access their data on any device through OS33's Cloud File Manager in a web browser.

OS33 is also pushing for greater usability with its re-design of the Citrix XenApp Plugin Installation process, making it easier to access hosted Citrix XenApp-based applications on the OS33 Webtop.  End-users using any Windows, Mac, iOS or Android device have a very simple and fast way to access any hosted application on any device.  These enhancements represent a changing dynamic where IT departments are no longer setting up devices for the end user.  This is one of the OS33 self-service features that make the end-users more productive, happy, and reduces the workload for the IT department.

"Companies of all sizes are aggressively looking at cloud-based solutions to improve user experience, increase productivity, and cut costs," said Jacob Kazakevich, OS33 President.  "This latest set of updates show our continued commitment to the to Service Provider community using OS33 to stay ahead of the curve in Cloud-based IT delivery."  

For more information on the latest update of the OS33 MSP software platform, please visit http://www.os33.com/os33-features/whats-new/. Interested parties can also sign up for a no-obligation demonstration of OS33 at http://www.os33.com/learn-more/schedule-a-demo/.

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About OS33

OS33, the leading full-featured cloud computing IT delivery automation platform, has been tested and proven by thousands of end-users. With OS33, MSPs can provision cloud-based infrastructure resources, deploy applications, and create companies and users, providing a brandable web-based desktop fully populated with all of their hosted IT assets.  OS33 is based in New York City. For more information visit http://www.os33.com.

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