FilesAnywhere Announces New Online Account Management Features

DALLAS, Jun. 23 2003 /Newswire/ -- FilesAnywhere (www.FilesAnywhere.com) announced a brand new suite of account management features now available on the website to all users.  Users can perform all account functions online, including remote disk space adjustments, billing information and even Workgroup This is the best solution for teams who need to store and share files between offices, from home or when traveling. Share Folders using Read-Only or Full permissions. Adding a SubAccount A SubAccount is simply an additional user account, which is associated with a Primary account. The Primary account pays for all SubAccounts, and manages the SubAccounts. Any user plan can be upgraded to a Workgroup plan simply by adding SubAccounts. With the WebAdvanced plan, you can add individual SubAccounts as needed. With the Web-only Account, you choose the size of your Workgroup in blocks of 5 users (including the Primary user). WebAdvanced plans are more cost-effective if you only need a couple of SubAccounts, and come with more features. The Web Account Workgroup (purchased in multiples of 5 users) is generally less expensive for 5 or more users, but does not come with the WebAdvanced features. unlocks special features: Media Streaming, full-text Search Search File/Folder Names, Text in Files, Metatag Keywords or Comments.  Instantly search files in folders or account-wide. An available Index feature (included with all multi-user accounts) rapidly indexes all readable file content in the account, making word searches lightning-fast, even over thousands of files! Create your own keywords, then "tag" files to search by keyword. Index, and Online Viewer Skip the Download! Open documents directly and instantly online.  Use the Online Viewer with all popular Office files. Zoom, Print, and scroll page Thumbnails. Share files with Guests, who can use the Viewer as well - no more compatibility issues!  This Viewer works instantly in all web browsers (Windows, Mac, Linux). There is nothing to install. Share files with anyone - email recipients just click to view your files in the Online Viewer with no account needed. Index feature to image every page in every document in the entire account or in particular folders, preparing them for rapid viewing in the Online Viewer. Supported file formats include: DOC, XLS, CSV, WKS, WK3, VSD, PPT, PUB, MPP, PDF, TIF, JPG, GIF, BMP, TIF, PNG, plus other file formats compatible with these file formats. (the Online Viewer is available for all multi-user accounts). administration.

  

The Account Information screen displays the account balance, the next billing date, the last paid date, other billing details, and options.  Options include upgrading or downgrading disk space, updating credit card information, canceling, or converting a plan to a Workgroup This is the best solution for teams who need to store and share files between offices, from home or when traveling. Share Folders using Read-Only or Full permissions. Adding a SubAccount unlocks special features: Media Streaming, full-text Search Index, and Online Viewer..

  

Workgroup This is the best solution for teams who need to store and share files between offices, from home or when traveling. Share Folders using Read-Only or Full permissions. Adding a SubAccount unlocks special features: Media Streaming, full-text Search Index, and Online Viewer. accounts are exactly like regular user accounts, except a single user can consolidate billing for the whole workgroup This is the best solution for teams who need to store and share files between offices, from home or when traveling. Share Folders using Read-Only or Full permissions. Adding a SubAccount unlocks special features: Media Streaming, full-text Search Index, and Online Viewer., create and edit users, and assign disk space from the total allotted for the workgroup This is the best solution for teams who need to store and share files between offices, from home or when traveling. Share Folders using Read-Only or Full permissions. Adding a SubAccount unlocks special features: Media Streaming, full-text Search Index, and Online Viewer..  

  

Since the entire signup process, account management process, workgroup This is the best solution for teams who need to store and share files between offices, from home or when traveling. Share Folders using Read-Only or Full permissions. Adding a SubAccount unlocks special features: Media Streaming, full-text Search Index, and Online Viewer. creation and user management is available online, customers can now take care of nearly every type of account request 24 hours a day.  The screens are easy and intuitive enough that anyone can use these features without prior training.

  

"A few account requests still need to be handled by a live customer support representative," says Tim Rice, President of FilesAnywhere. "If a user needs to rename their account and switch their billing information between accounts, or if a user needs to pay by money order, these requests will still need to be handled by our office. Even though account management features are available online, any question about an account can still be called in and we will gladly provide assistance by phone."

 

The latest version of Internet Explorer is recommended for optimal usage of the new account features.

   

About FilesAnywhere

  

FilesAnywhere (www.filesanywhere.com) was established in 1999 as the first Internet file service to offer 50MB of free Internet storage and an browser- based folder tree for navigation. Now FilesAnywhere is a recognized leader in online file storage, serving consumers, businesses and large organizations.

 

FilesAnywhere combines ease-of-use with advanced features, security, and high transfer speeds. PowerPlan accounts start at $3.95 for 100MB of space. Workgroup This is the best solution for teams who need to store and share files between offices, from home or when traveling. Share Folders using Read-Only or Full permissions. Adding a SubAccount unlocks special features: Media Streaming, full-text Search Index, and Online Viewer. accounts for businesses start at $50 for 10 users, and Private Sites are available for organizations.

 

CONTACT:

(817) 358-0822

media@filesanywhere.com

 

MORE INFO:

Feature checklist: http://www.filesanywhere.com/Features.htm

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http://www.filesanywhere.com/UserNew.asp

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