From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
CompanionLink
IndustrySync Software
FounderWayland Bruns ( CEO)
Headquarters
Website http://www.companionlink.com/

CompanionLink is a contact and calendar synchronization software that syncs data across smartphone and tablet devices, computers, and web-based applications. [1] The software is developed by Portland, OR-based CompanionLink Software, Inc. [2] CompanionLink Software, Inc. also develops DejaOffice—contact management mobile app for Android, iPhone, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone—and a secure cloud-based sync service called DejaCloud. [3]

CompanionLink Software, Inc. is recognized for developing one of the first 3rd-party synchronization tools for PalmPilot, BlackBerry, iPhone, and Android devices. [4] CompanionLink software is best known for the wide range of devices it is compatible with. [2] [5] Wayland Bruns is the founder and current CEO. [6]

History

Wayland Bruns founded CompanionLink, Inc. in 1987. [6] It was originally named JORF Company, [7] becoming Tele-Support Software, Inc. in 1996, and then CompanionLink Software, Inc. in June 2000. [8] As of 2011, the company employed 28 people and reported annual revenues exceeding $2 million. [9] [10]

CompanionLink was one of the first 3rd-party synchronization tools for PalmPilot, BlackBerry, iPhone, and Android devices. [4] The company continues to evolve products for current platforms, operating systems, and software. [11] [12]

In August 2010, CompanionLink Software, Inc. released CompanionLink 4.0 with an updated user interface and faster sync support. [12] One year later, in September 2011, CompanionLink 5 was announced after a public beta testing period. [13] The company’s DejaOffice product was released in 2010, followed by DejaCloud in 2012. [14]

Products

CompanionLink syncs contacts, calendars, tasks, and memos between multiple databases and devices through direct USB connection or wireless connection. [15] It works with Microsoft Outlook, Palm Desktop, ACT!, Salesforce CRM, Zoho CRM, Lotus Notes, Google Contacts and Calendar, Google Apps, Outlook Business Contact Manager, Highrise, Groupwise, and Infusionsoft. [15]

DejaOffice is a contact and customer relationship management mobile application designed for business users. [16] It synchronizes contacts, calendars, tasks, and memo apps for Apple, Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone smartphones and tablets. DejaOffice comes with its own productivity apps and offers USB, Wi-Fi, and cloud sync options. DejaOffice makes use of the Getting Things Done GTD approach, this allows one to focus attention on taking action on tasks, instead of on recalling them. [17]

Cloud syncing for CompanionLink software is available through DejaCloud. [18] DejaCloud is a business cloud service that keeps multiple databases and devices synchronized using a secure AES-256 encryption. [18]

External links

References

  1. ^ MATT SMOLLINGER (January 20, 2011). "CompanionLink Reviewed". Small Net Builder. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  2. ^ a b MATT SMOLLINGER (January 20, 2011). "CompanionLink Reviewed". Small Net Builder. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  3. ^ "CompanionLink Announces BlackBerry 10 Outlook Sync Support over USB & Wi-FI". Berry Review. January 22, 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  4. ^ a b "Companion Link". Companion Link. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  5. ^ Gene Marks (September 10, 2012). "9 Smartphone Apps Every Salesperson Must Have". Forbes. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  6. ^ a b "Companion Link". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on July 16, 2007. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  7. ^ Nesbitt, Kenn (August 1, 1992). "JORF-classes for the masses". Access My Library. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  8. ^ "CompanionLink Software, Inc". Inside View. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  9. ^ "CompanionLink Doubles Revenue and Portland, Oregon Staff During Recession" (Press release). Business Wire. 3 May 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  10. ^ "CompanionLink Software". INC. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  11. ^ Preston Gralla (May 24, 2011). "CompanionLink for Outlook". PC World. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  12. ^ a b "CompanionLink Software Releases Version 4.0" (Press release). Business Wire. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  13. ^ "CompanionLink 5 Launches Today". CompanionLink. 20 September 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  14. ^ "DejaOffice CRM Tops Relationship Management for Phones and Tablets". Business Wire. December 11, 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  15. ^ a b "companionlink 5 Comes to Webos-Usb Sync To all devices". Webos Center. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  16. ^ "Companionlink". Deja Office. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  17. ^ "Companionlink". Google Play. Retrieved 10 April 2013..
  18. ^ a b "Companionlink". Companionlink. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
CompanionLink
IndustrySync Software
FounderWayland Bruns ( CEO)
Headquarters
Website http://www.companionlink.com/

CompanionLink is a contact and calendar synchronization software that syncs data across smartphone and tablet devices, computers, and web-based applications. [1] The software is developed by Portland, OR-based CompanionLink Software, Inc. [2] CompanionLink Software, Inc. also develops DejaOffice—contact management mobile app for Android, iPhone, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone—and a secure cloud-based sync service called DejaCloud. [3]

CompanionLink Software, Inc. is recognized for developing one of the first 3rd-party synchronization tools for PalmPilot, BlackBerry, iPhone, and Android devices. [4] CompanionLink software is best known for the wide range of devices it is compatible with. [2] [5] Wayland Bruns is the founder and current CEO. [6]

History

Wayland Bruns founded CompanionLink, Inc. in 1987. [6] It was originally named JORF Company, [7] becoming Tele-Support Software, Inc. in 1996, and then CompanionLink Software, Inc. in June 2000. [8] As of 2011, the company employed 28 people and reported annual revenues exceeding $2 million. [9] [10]

CompanionLink was one of the first 3rd-party synchronization tools for PalmPilot, BlackBerry, iPhone, and Android devices. [4] The company continues to evolve products for current platforms, operating systems, and software. [11] [12]

In August 2010, CompanionLink Software, Inc. released CompanionLink 4.0 with an updated user interface and faster sync support. [12] One year later, in September 2011, CompanionLink 5 was announced after a public beta testing period. [13] The company’s DejaOffice product was released in 2010, followed by DejaCloud in 2012. [14]

Products

CompanionLink syncs contacts, calendars, tasks, and memos between multiple databases and devices through direct USB connection or wireless connection. [15] It works with Microsoft Outlook, Palm Desktop, ACT!, Salesforce CRM, Zoho CRM, Lotus Notes, Google Contacts and Calendar, Google Apps, Outlook Business Contact Manager, Highrise, Groupwise, and Infusionsoft. [15]

DejaOffice is a contact and customer relationship management mobile application designed for business users. [16] It synchronizes contacts, calendars, tasks, and memo apps for Apple, Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone smartphones and tablets. DejaOffice comes with its own productivity apps and offers USB, Wi-Fi, and cloud sync options. DejaOffice makes use of the Getting Things Done GTD approach, this allows one to focus attention on taking action on tasks, instead of on recalling them. [17]

Cloud syncing for CompanionLink software is available through DejaCloud. [18] DejaCloud is a business cloud service that keeps multiple databases and devices synchronized using a secure AES-256 encryption. [18]

External links

References

  1. ^ MATT SMOLLINGER (January 20, 2011). "CompanionLink Reviewed". Small Net Builder. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  2. ^ a b MATT SMOLLINGER (January 20, 2011). "CompanionLink Reviewed". Small Net Builder. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  3. ^ "CompanionLink Announces BlackBerry 10 Outlook Sync Support over USB & Wi-FI". Berry Review. January 22, 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  4. ^ a b "Companion Link". Companion Link. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  5. ^ Gene Marks (September 10, 2012). "9 Smartphone Apps Every Salesperson Must Have". Forbes. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  6. ^ a b "Companion Link". Bloomberg Businessweek. Archived from the original on July 16, 2007. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  7. ^ Nesbitt, Kenn (August 1, 1992). "JORF-classes for the masses". Access My Library. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  8. ^ "CompanionLink Software, Inc". Inside View. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  9. ^ "CompanionLink Doubles Revenue and Portland, Oregon Staff During Recession" (Press release). Business Wire. 3 May 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  10. ^ "CompanionLink Software". INC. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  11. ^ Preston Gralla (May 24, 2011). "CompanionLink for Outlook". PC World. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  12. ^ a b "CompanionLink Software Releases Version 4.0" (Press release). Business Wire. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  13. ^ "CompanionLink 5 Launches Today". CompanionLink. 20 September 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  14. ^ "DejaOffice CRM Tops Relationship Management for Phones and Tablets". Business Wire. December 11, 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  15. ^ a b "companionlink 5 Comes to Webos-Usb Sync To all devices". Webos Center. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  16. ^ "Companionlink". Deja Office. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  17. ^ "Companionlink". Google Play. Retrieved 10 April 2013..
  18. ^ a b "Companionlink". Companionlink. Retrieved 10 April 2013.

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