Lookout Software LLC. has just released OfficeCalendar Version 6.5 and OfficeCalendar Mobile for BlackBerry. Version 6.5 and the new OfficeCalendar Mobile for BlackBerry App both represent a major update to world’s most widely used alternative to Exchange Server for sharing Outlook calendars and more, OfficeCalendar.
The most significant features to the OfficeCalendar 6.5 update include: wireless over-the-air synchronization of contact, calendar and task folders between Microsoft Outlook and BlackBerry smartphone devices; support for Apple Macintosh computing platforms with OfficeCalendar Online; and full private appointment functionality in OfficeCalendar Online.
Wireless Over-the-Air BlackBerry Synchronization
OfficeCalendar Online is a web service offered by Lookout Software for OfficeCalendar users. The OfficeCalendar Online web service gives OfficeCalendar users the ability to access and modify their Outlook calendar, contact and task information (both personal and shared) via a web browser from anywhere in the world.
Now, built into OfficeCalendar Online is a web service that allows BlackBerry devices to sync calendar, contact and task information populated from Microsoft Outlook. In order to connect and sync with the OfficeCalendar Online web service each BlackBerry device must have the OfficeCalendar Mobile for BlackBerry application installed. The OfficeCalendar Mobile for BlackBerry app requires a one-time, per device, license purchase of $69.95, but is currently offered at a special introductory price of $49.95. Once the OfficeCalendar Mobile for BlackBerry app is licensed for a given device, the end user only needs an active OfficeCalendar Online Account ($27 per year, per user) in order to wirelessly sync their Outlook installation with their BlackBerry device.
Support for Apple Macintosh computing platforms with OfficeCalendar Online
Significant modifications to the OfficeCalendar Online interface have been made so that Apple Macintosh users can now share calendar, contact and task information with Microsoft Outlook users. Apple Macintosh users can also use OfficeCalendar group calendars for Group Scheduling with OfficeCalendar Online now as well.
OfficeCalendar Online requires the Mozilla Firefox web browser when used by Apple Macintosh users. See the OfficeCalendar website for further details.
Private Appointments Online
Other new features have been added into OfficeCalendar Online such as full support for private appointments. This includes the ability for users to create private appointments from OfficeCalendar Online and the ability to see private appointments created from Microsoft Outlook in the OfficeCalendar Online interface.
The newest version of OfficeCalendar Online also includes private tasks and private contacts with much of the same functionality highlighted with private appointments.
About OfficeCalendar and Lookout Software
OfficeCalendar was released by Lookout Software in May 2004, and since that time has evolved through several versions to the most recent, Version 6.5. Lookout Software staff and developers are continually striving to better OfficeCalendar and gladly embrace feedback from customers. To download a free 14-day trial version of OfficeCalendar Version 6.5, or for more information about Lookout Software and OfficeCalendar, visit the website at www.officecalendar.com.
Other Lookout Software Applications
Office Timesheets is a web-based time and expense tracking software application designed for project and/or job driven organizations that desire accurate accounting and project or job budgeting, costing with real-time reporting and billing. It is offered in two versions: hosted or self-installed. For more information about Office Timesheets or to set up a free 30 day trial, visit www.officetimesheets.com.
RSSCalendar was recently acquired by Lookout Software in the fall of 2007. RSSCalendar is an innovative online event and calendaring syndication solution that can be used for a variety of web-based calendaring needs. For more information about RSSCalendar or to set up a free online calendar, visit www.rsscalendar.com.
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