Pure Networks Announces Strategic Reseller Agreement with CA
CA OnSite Web Portal for PC Service Technicians now offers Pure Networks' Network Magic 4.1 home networking software
SEATTLE - March 13, 2007 - Pure Networks™, Inc., the home networking software pioneer and market leader, today announced a strategic reseller agreement with CA, Inc. (NYSE: CA), one of the world's largest information technology (IT) management software companies. Through the agreement, Pure Networks' flagship product Network Magic 4.1 is now available to PC service technicians enrolled in CA's OnSite PC Protection Program.
"Partnering with CA allows us to better serve in-home PC service technicians - an increasingly important distribution channel for us to distribute our Network Magic 4.1 consumer home networking software," said Pure Networks CEO Jeff Erwin.
PC service technicians can now easily access Network Magic 4.1 through CA's OnSite Web portal (http://ca.com/onsite), as well as CA's home and small businesses (SMB) security and utility software. Network Magic 4.1 allows technicians to easily and quickly set up networks and identify problems from the onset. With Network Magic's repair and troubleshooting capabilities, consumers are able to fix network problems on their own, even after the technician has left. Network Magic ultimately reduces the amount of time technicians spend by automating complex tasks across all the major operating systems.
Network Magic™ 4.1 is the only home networking software product that enables easy printer and file sharing across the Windows Vista™, XP, and Mac OS operating systems. New Network Magic 4.1 features include:
- Network Reports gives parents an easy way to monitor Internet use and know where their child goes online. When a user opts-in to this feature, they are sent a daily report showing hour-by-hour Internet and bandwidth use, as well as Web sites visited and any software applications used the previous day. This report is formatted and delivered in such a way that the average parent can understand what is happening and whether or not their family is at risk.
- Network Magic Advisor is an intuitive feature that guides the user through the complexity of managing a home network by making personalized recommendations on how to use their devices, find appropriate compatible devices, and gives advice on product upgrades.
The free version of Network Magic 4.1 is available at www.networkmagic.com. Included with the free version is a 30-day trial of Network Magic 4.1 Premium, which includes unlimited printer sharing, file sharing, Network Reports and more. Network Magic Premium is available for just $29.99 and can be used on up to 3 computers. For consumers with more than 3 home computers, Network Magic versions for use on up to 5 and 8 computers are also available - see www.networkmagic.com for details.
About CA OnSite PC Protection Program
CA launched its OnSite PC Protection Program (http://ca.com/onsite) in August 2006 to address the growing PC service provider channel, which provides computer repair and support for residential and business customers (i.e. "geeks" or "nerds"). The program is based on an e-commerce platform that provides PC service technicians with easy online access to diagnostic tools and software to enable faster PC repairs and software installation for their customers. To date, the CA OnSite program has enrolled more than 300 PC service provider businesses with more than 1,000 individual PC technicians across the United States.
About CA
CA (NYSE: CA), one of the world's largest information technology (IT) management software companies, unifies and simplifies the management of enterprise-wide IT. Founded in 1976, CA is headquartered in Islandia, N.Y., and serves customers in more than 140 countries. For more information, please visit http://ca.com. All trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
About Pure Networks, Inc.
Pure Networks, Inc., (www.networkmagic.com) is the home networking pioneer and market leader with more than 76 percent market share in the rapidly growing wireless home network management software space. The company's flagship product, Network Magic, is the first and only solution that helps the average consumer set up and keep their 'home network' of computers, printers, and other devices connected to the Internet and working together across all major operating systems, including Windows XP, Vista or Mac. Formed in 2002 Pure Networks is led by CEO Jeff Erwin and headquartered in Seattle, Wash. For more information or to download the free version of Network Magic, visit www.networkmagic.com.
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