- Source: Crossloop
CrossLoop was a remote desktop service from CrossLoop Inc., which allowed users to share their computer screens and collaborate with others over the Internet.
On July 6, 2012, AVG Technologies acquired CrossLoop Inc., and on January 31, 2014 it shut down the www.crossloop.com website and all former CrossLoop Inc. services, including its remote control screen sharing software products. AVG Technologies did not give a reason for this shut down, only commenting that it was a business decision.
Software Products
CrossLoop Pro – subscription-based collection of tools for remote access and customer management
CrossLoop Remote Access – subscription-based remote access software
CrossLoop Free – A free screen-sharing and collaboration tool.
Marketplace Service
The CrossLoop Marketplace was a place where people could get remote IT support 24 hours a day from a global network of experts through secure screen sharing technology. Individuals and businesses could get assistance with computers, mobile devices, peripherals, software and training.
On January 31, 2014, this service was shut down by AVG Technologies.
Technology
UltraVNC (formerly used TightVNC) on Windows and Chicken of the VNC on a Macintosh is used to establish a connection between computers, and a separate application to handle the billing of services between the two endpoints. CrossLoop encrypts the data sent across the computers. Data is encrypted using a 128-bit Blowfish encryption algorithm. The service might work even if one or both of the computers are behind a firewall.
Competitors
RealVNC
Splashtop Business & Enterprise
LogMeIn
GoToMyPC
GoToAssist
TeamViewer
Bomgar
See also
Tom Rolander
Comparison of remote desktop software
Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)
Terminal Services
Virtual Network Computing (VNC)
References
External links
Official website
VentureBeat
IndustryStandard
AllThingsD Sept. 25, 2008 Review
