TeamViewer, Remote software company in Göppingen, Germany
TeamViewer is a company in Göppingen that develops software for remote access and remote maintenance. The programs connect computers and mobile devices through encrypted channels and work regardless of the operating system or device in use.
The company was founded in 2005 to enable technical support across distances. The solution was meant to reduce travel costs and speed up problem solving by letting technicians access other computers directly.
The name refers to the ability to work as a team across screens, which has become part of everyday life in many offices and home workplaces today. The software has established itself as a tool that lets employees control computers remotely and help colleagues with technical problems without being physically present.
Users receive an identification number and password to establish connections. The software is available free of charge for private use, while businesses require a license.
The software uses augmented reality so experts can guide users through repairs. Through the camera of a mobile device they see the problem in real time and draw hints directly into the image.
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