The application converts text messages to e-mail so that BlackBerry smartphone users can read and reply to text messages as e-mails, both on their smartphone and when accessing their e-mail on a computer (PC, Mac or laptop). The Cortado press release says, "The convenience of converting e-mail and text message communication allows users to work more efficiently and with greater ease."

Their website says the program lets users:

• Conveniently send and receive text messages on your PC or laptop through your e-mail program.
• Reply to text messages directly from your e-mail program.
• Organize your text messages as efficiently as your e-mails.
• Integrate your SMS communication into Microsoft Outlook, IBM Lotus Notes, GroupWise, or any other e-mail programs .
  

Dirk Löwenberg, Business Director Cortado Services, said "Even when your smartphone is still in your pocket, SMS2Desk users can receive and answer text messages on their computer. Never miss a text message again!"