Option announces uCAN remote data access for iCON USB modems
By Joseph L. Flatley 
posted February 16th 2009 11:37AM
posted February 16th 2009 11:37AM
Fresh from Barcelona, the wireless modem gurus at Option have announced their new uCAN software platform. To be implemented across the entire iCON modem lineup, the software allows users to run applications (such as Open Office) from their USB modem and interact directly with documents situated on their workstation at home. You can also have those apps you might need to use in a pinch -- such as Skype -- preconfigured with all your data. If that weren't enough, the device sports something called "Zero Footprint" technology, which is designed to ensure that "no trace of activity is left on the host computer, running either Windows XP, Windows Vista or Mac OS, when the device is disconnected." You can even launch a browser from the thing, keeping all those passwords and cookies safely off of whichever machine you happen to be borrowing. The first uCAN devices are expected to appear sometime before July of this year. More pics after the break.
I don't get it. Doesn't this already exist with the U3 thing and PortableApps?
Excactly my thought too. But I guess uCAN just because other can..
What does uCAN stand for, or is that a web 2.0 naming thing? If it is, it's beginning to get annoying.
Nope something teeny naming stuff thing. I don't know for sure, but I think (only think) it stands for you can?
So its basically U3 built into a usb modem with software to allow remote access to files on your home computer (some implementation of vpn, maybe - that would also ensure secure browsing at an unsecured hotspot). Sounds useful for those who use public computers a lot, like college students.
..."aimed at regular Road-Pron-Warriors"
Yes uCAN!
if i had this on my phone it would be nice.
IN A WAY actually...
find out more @ www.option.com
or @ the option designagency: www.haveitmade.be
looks quite nice...sounds quite interesting...which operator has bought it?
i am using something else on my modem, something i can use with my application, my own stuff, not just what the set for me,
i paid $39 for it, at www.ceedo.com, i wish i had it for free with my old modem... but not everything is free in life :)
OMG! McAfee on a phone? what could suck worse than that bloated, CPU-killing, fear-mongering, invasive and self promoting piece o' shite being introduced onto phones? It's not just McAfee either, Norton is just as bad if not worse. That's IMHO the worse part of Windows Mobile, the whole juggernaught of associated baloneyware that people have been conditioned into accepting along with it. To see it start to creep into the phone-realm is heartbreaking.