Rover Apps Announces Secure Mobile Web Content Access for Enterprise

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) October 15, 2011

Companies have been looking for ways to easily and securely access intranet applications such as CRM, ERP and line of business solutions without exposing their network or data to the challenges of mobile environments. With the version 2 release of Rover Apps, organizations can securely mobilize access in a day and then evolve the system integration over time using the powerful enterprise application development features of the Rover Apps platform.

Rover Retriever is a secured container app ideal for ISV and enterprise solutions, including those based on rich HTML technologies. The v2 products enable creating dynamic user workflows in either Rover’s native data types or using rich HTML for completely customized user experiences, all with the security and access provided by the Rover Apps platform.

This release introduces the Secure Intranet Tunnel feature, which provides secure, managed access to web applications behind firewalls. With a simple configuration, mobile users enjoy instant access to intranet web-technology applications. The mobile app, with independent encrypted caches, enables the most secure access of intranet sites and applications for both users with company-owned devices or those who elect the bring-your-own-device option.

Jonathan Foulkes, CEO of Rover Apps indicated: “The Tunnel feature allows our customers to instantly start mobilizing existing intranet web-app systems while they design and build custom interfaces for the high-value mobile workflows in the organization. They can evolve the richness of the mobile solution thanks to Rovers extensible and flexible platform without requiring end users to change anything on their devices.”

To learn more about these new capabilities, please visit http://roverapps.com/

About Rover Apps

For companies competing in fast moving industries that demand on-the-run responsiveness, Rover Apps securely extends access to multiple enterprise data sources to mobile users on their smartphones and tablets. A full enterprise-grade mobile platform, Rover meets the expectations of even the most demanding enterprises with respect to security, real-time integration between mobile devices and back-end systems, alignment with current workflows, and ease of deployment within a scalable architecture that’s centrally managed. Rover’s “build-once, deploy-to-many” platform is available direct from Rover and through select channel partners. Headquartered in Atlanta, Rover can be found at roverapps.com.

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Rover Apps Partners with Handshake Software to Provide Secured Mobility Solutions for the Legal Industry

Roswell, GA (PRWEB) July 15, 2011

Independent software vendors have been struggling with the many challenges posed by mobile access to their existing solutions and need answers to data security, communications and multi-platform support. These software vendors are faced with a tough choice. They can try to build a mobile solution alone, spending valuable resources and time away from their core software solution. Or they can partner with an experienced mobile business application provider to get to market quickly and do so with a rich set of features geared to mobile. Rover Apps’ priority is to provide a rapid and secured path to mobility for these independent software vendors.

Jonathan Foulkes, CEO of Rover Apps indicated: “We designed our product to provide mobile extensibility and customization that can be leveraged by ISV’s, enterprise IT and System Integrators. Enabling them to focus on what they know best – their applications, and leave the hard parts of mobile interface, communications, centralized management,data security and multiple-platform support to us. Rover Apps is a natural fit for rapidly mobile-enabling existing ISV applications, particularly dynamic and customizable ones like Handshake Software’s.”

Mr. Foulkes also points out that:“ISV’s with on-premise deployments behind company firewalls face another challenge in how to securely allow mobile access. Rover Apps addresses this with our unique RoverLink technology that provides secure communications without requiring network changes.”

For Doug Horton, President and CEO of Handshake Software, Rover Apps was the right choice for a fast and cost-effective means to mobile-enable his customers. “Rover Apps provided us with a flexible and secure platform on which to provide mobile access, saving us man-months of effort and bringing unique features such as RoverLink communications to enable rapid and secure deployments to our customers. By combining Rover Apps with our award-winning Handshake Relationshp Toolkit and Content Designer, our clients are able to immediately deliver any of their enterprise information to iPhone, iPad, iTouch, Android and Blackberry devices. In addition, any of the enterprise application integration configured through Handshake for SharePoint or Office can now also be used for mobile devices. Since this data is sensitive in nature, having the highest level of security for mobile access is very important.”

About Rover Apps

For companies competing in fast moving industries that demand on-the-run responsiveness, Rover Apps securely extends access to multiple enterprise data sources to mobile users on their smartphones and tablets. A full enterprise-grade mobile platform, Rover meets the expectations of even the most demanding enterprises with respect to security, real-time integration between mobile devices and back-end systems, alignment with current workflows, and ease of deployment within a scalable architecture that’s centrally managed. Rover’s “build-once, deploy-to-many” platform is available direct from Rover and through select channel partners. Headquartered in Atlanta, Rover can be found at http://www.roverapps.com.

About Handshake Software

Handshake Software is the leader in providing products and services to enhance SharePoint for Intranets, Extranets, Search, Document and Email Management. With some of the world's largest and most prestigious law firms and companies as clients, Handshake Software products include PageGuru – for user personalization; DM and Email Director for SharePoint-based document and email management; and the award-winning Relationship Toolkit and Content Designer for SharePoint that allows non-programmers to integrate internal systems and create web parts.

Rover Does Droid – Brings Secure Mobile Enterprise Apps to Android With New Retriever Client

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) March 30, 2011

Extending its mobile enterprise application platform (MEAP) further, Rover Apps announced today compatibility with and support for Android smartphone devices. Representing approximately 31% of the U.S. smartphone category, Android continues its rapid share growth and adoption by many device manufacturers.

With Android support, Rover’s MEAP now enables companies to securely extend access to multiple enterprise data sources for mobile users carrying Android devices. With native rendering of business data via the Rover Gateway, Rover’s Android client operates as a true native application, including sleek user interfaces which make it intuitive to use. A full enterprise-grade platform, Rover meets the expectations of even the most demanding enterprises with respect to security, real-time integration between and among mobile devices and back end systems, alignment with current workflows, and ease of deployment within a scalable architecture that’s centrally managed.  Rover provides companies complete control over who can access what content, freeing them from having to “own” or control devices that access their enterprise data. Employing a device access rights grant process, companies can quickly enable or turn off access for partners or employees. Because all data is encrypted on the device, even a nefarious data harvester will be stymied by the tough encryption and schemes used to protect the data. Further enhancing security is RoverLink, the communications technology that eliminates the need for VPN. Ideal for the more ‘open’ platforms like Android, RoverLink means companies can keep these devices off their network, reducing risk.

“We’re happy to address the challenges of enterprise adoption of Android with our secure, no-VPN solution.” said Jonathan Foulkes, CEO of Rover Apps.  “With this addition, Rover brings much needed security and central control to this platform, making it an ideal solution for enterprises seeking to extend their enterprise to on-the-run Android users.”

Please visit us at RoverApps.com and see our Overview video.

About Rover Apps

For companies competing in fast moving industries that demand on-the-run responsiveness, Rover Apps securely extends access to multiple enterprise data sources to mobile users on their smartphones and tablets.  A full enterprise-grade platform, Rover meets the expectations of even the most demanding enterprises with respect to security, real-time integration between mobile devices and back-end systems, alignment with current workflows, and ease of deployment within a scalable architecture that’s centrally managed. Rover’s “build-once, deploy-to-many” platform is available direct from Rover and through select channel partners. Headquartered in Atlanta, Rover can be found at roverapps.com.

SharePoint Users Can Access and Update Data From Their Smartphones and Tablets Via Rover’s Connector for SharePoint

Roswell, GA (PRWEB) February 28, 2011

Enabling mobile access to Microsoft^® SharePoint^®, the world’s most popular enterprise collaboration platform, Rover Apps announced today general availability of Rover’s connector for SharePoint as an add-on to its Rover Gateway. Ideal for mobile users who require immediate access to critical business information and data, Rover’s connector for SharePoint provides secure access to behind-the-firewall SharePoint data from users’ smartphones and tablets.

“Collaboration is vital to any enterprise competing in a fast-paced environment, which is why so many have made SharePoint a central tool to enhancing productivity,” said Jonathan Foulkes, CEO of Rover Apps. “By enabling mobile users to access and update SharePoint data while on-the-run, Rover is additionally empowering SharePoint users to enhance their collaborative processes and extend their enterprises.”

With Rover’s connector for SharePoint, mobile users will be able to perform an array of tasks previously accomplished via laptop or PC. While on-the-run, mobile users with smartphones and tablets will now be able to: 

• Work with information in custom lists, adding, editing or deleting records as needed
• Capture and update information when it happens
• Add and edit tasks on-the-run to keep teams operating efficiently
• View, add and edit group calendar items so everyone is up-to-date
• Search SharePoint and find exactly what you need when you need it
• Peruse and post replies to SharePoint discussions to maintain the discussion flow

“Our early test accounts reported a significant increase in data currency, accuracy and use.” said Mr. Foulkes, “When mobile users can access and update SharePoint data while in the field, it substantially increases the velocity of the enterprise and provides measurable improvements to productivity and customer responsiveness. By eliminating the need for pesky VPN while delivering tight security, accounts indicate it’s ideal for the influx of iPads and employee-owned smartphones.”

Companies interested in learning more about Rover’s connector for SharePoint are invited to contact us at info(at)roverapps(dot)com or visit: http://roverapps.com/sharepoint/

About Rover Apps

For companies competing in fast moving industries that demand on-the-run responsiveness, Rover Apps securely extends access to multiple enterprise data sources to mobile users on their smartphones and tablets. A full enterprise-grade platform, Rover meets the expectations of even the most demanding enterprises with respect to security, real-time integration between mobile devices and back-end systems, alignment with current workflows, and ease of deployment within a scalable architecture that’s centrally managed. Rover’s “build-once, deploy-to-many” platform is available through select channel partners. Headquartered in Atlanta, Rover can be found at http://roverapps.com