HELIOS Universal File Server G8 released

HELIOS introduces Universal File Server G8, an integrated software solution supporting Mac, Windows, web, iOS and Android clients. It offers file sharing with Spotlight search as well as collaboration capabilities for businesses of any size.

Hannover, Germany, September 17, 2020 – HELIOS Software today released its new HELIOS Universal File Server G8 software that runs on all major server platforms. The new HELIOS G8 release is entirely 64-bit based and has been highly optimized, to provide the best performing and most compatible file server solution offering cross-platform file sharing for Mac, Windows, web, iOS and Android mobile clients. Additional capabilities include a built-in indexing and search system that enables users to quickly find server files by text content and metadata. The WebShare web portal allows collaboration for remote users, with document sharing and presentation including image gallery/previews and slide shows. Optionally, WebShare offers basic image editing for remote users as well as a soft proofing solution to review PDF documents and images with annotations by multiple parties. This makes HELIOS Universal File Server a perfect solution for businesses of any size to support Windows, Mac, web, and mobile clients, with the single HELIOS G8 integrated solution.

HELIOS Universal File Server G8 incorporates EtherShare G8, PCShare G8, and WebShare G8 (with Document Hub) which will run on the latest Linux, Solaris, Windows and Mac servers.

Benefits of the HELIOS Universal File Server G8 include:

• Native Mac and Windows file services
• Spotlight indexing and search of server volumes
• Document Hub apps offer secure access to server volumes (for iOS & Android)
• WebShare web portal for secure remote access
• WebShare presenting documents and images (lists, gallery, preview and slideshow)
• Unified server administration on Mac & Windows
• Extensive tools, including synchronization of server volumes
• Support for future Macs (macOS 11 “Big Sur” on Intel & Arm)
• Support for all major server operating systems

Detailed information including video tutorials about the complete HELIOS server suite can be found on the HELIOS website.