iTwin for secure data transfer

 

Singapore's A*STAR will start shipping a pair of USB devices called iTwin that lets users transfer files between two computers, over the internet. Each of the two USB devices needs to be plugged into the USB port of two computers and both the computers need to be connected to the internet.

 

The two devices are paired with each other during the setup process, which generates a passkey that can be used to toggle remote access. One Twin will looks for its counterpart over the internet and establishes a secured connection between the two machines to transfer files. The company is planning to start shipping devices sometime next year, starting with US and then moving on to Europe. iTwin is expected to cost about $99 at the time of its launch.