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(COMTEX) B: Metatec Announces Immediate Availability of Web Transport
B: Metatec Announces Immediate Availability of Web Transporter 3.0
SOMERVILLE, N.J., Jan 12, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Enhanced Version of Web-Based Software and File Distribution
Technology is the First to Offer Linux Support
The Metatec Internet Products Group today announced the immediate
availability of Web Transporter(TM) 3.0, the newest release of the
company's Web-based software and document distribution system designed
for Extranet business operations. Web Transporter 3.0 offers expanded
functionality and is the first software distribution system built to
run on the Linux operating system, with broad cross-platform support
for Windows 95/98/2000/NT, Macintosh and all popular UNIX platforms.
This enhanced version allows organizations to deliver, track and manage
all types of business-critical software applications, file updates and
content via the Internet as well as corporate Intranets and Extranets.
Web Transporter 3.0 offers a cost-effective, cross-platform system to
simplify the distribution and installation of any type of file or
application across the Web. Organizations simply create "packages"
which can include software applications, plug-ins, upgrades and any
other electronic document. Once a package is created, users and/or
groups are notified via e-mail or at log-in. The system offers
enterprise-class software management without the need to preinstall
client software. Available packages can be easily downloaded and
installed using Web Transporter's secure Java applet download manager,
which confirms delivery of the packages to each workstation.
The Web Transporter technology provides complete tracking, management
and reporting capabilities, allowing IT managers to monitor all
download activities including versions and configurations. Web
Transporter's open architecture offers a standards-based platform that
can be easily linked with other third-party business applications and
directory services systems, making it ideal for corporate purchasing,
ongoing support and maintenance, inventory management and e-commerce.
"We have been using Web Transporter for more than a year and have
really improved the way we manage and track software updates via the
Web," said Hermann Lagreze, manager of IT infrastructure and processes
for Motorola's European operations. "The most useful features to us
have been the detailed tracking and recording of download transactions
as well as the fine-grained access control capabilities."
First to Offer Linux Support
In addition to supporting Windows versions and Macintosh, Web
Transporter 3.0 now offers support for Linux and operates on most major
Linux distributions. The management server also supports use of the
PostGres SQL database as well as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and other
widely used databases. This provides corporate organizations with
additional flexibility, offering a cross-platform solution that can
support mixed environments and a broad range of client workstations.
"With its initial release in 1996, Web Transporter was the first
Web-based software distribution system for business on the Web,"
explained Jeffrey F. Tarplin, vice president and general manager of the
Metatec Internet Products Group. "Now, as the first distribution
product to offer comprehensive support for Linux, Web Transporter 3.0
is once again setting the standard, offering the most scalable, secure
technology for the confirmed, same-day delivery of business-critical
software applications across the enterprise."
E-Mail Integration; Enhanced Administration
Web Transporter 3.0 also features streamlined deployment and
management through integration with standards-based e-mail systems,
enabling managers to easily notify remote users of the availability of
software and document packages. An enhanced management console supports
easy administration including software packaging and report generation
from any standard browser. New packaging tools automate the creation of
many download packages enabling organizations to streamline
administration. In addition to multi-platform support, Web Transporter
3.0 operates with all widely used Web browsers, servers and database
platforms with expanded support for the widely used Apache Web server.
Pricing and Availability
Available today, Web Transporter 3.0 pricing starts at $3,500 for an
Extranet server supporting 100 users. A fully functioning 25-user
version of the Web Transporter server and all components is available
free for immediate download from the Web Transporter support site at
metatec.net.
The Web Transporter technology is also available as a hosted service,
known as Metatec Express, which provides organizations with enterprise
class software and document distribution on a completely outsourced
basis. For additional information, contact Metatec Sales at
888-565-7726 or 908-253-3350 for additional information.
About Metatec
The Metatec Internet Products Group develops and markets Web-based
products and online distribution services for business on the Web. The
company's flagship product, Metatec Web Transporter, provides an open
technology platform to deliver, track and manage software applications,
documents and other digital files via the Internet, corporate Intranets
and Extranets. For more information, visit the group's web site at
metatec.net.
The Metatec Internet Products Group is part of Metatec International
(NASDAQ: META), an international information distribution company and
one of the largest optical disc manufacturers and distributors in the
world. Metatec helps more than 2,000 organizations utilize CD-ROM,
DVD-ROM and secure online distribution technologies to publish and
distribute information and software. The company offers a variety of
services including data preparation and mastering, optical disc
replication and printing, packaging, bulk distribution and individual
fulfillment, inventory management, project management, Internet-based
distribution and a variety of electronic monitoring and tracking
services. Metatec maintains sales and customer support offices
throughout the United States and Europe. The corporate web site can be
accessed at metatec.com.
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CONTACT: Company Contact:
Metatec International
Richard A. Baker
Director of Corporate Communications
(614) 766-3184
rbaker@metatec.com
or
Agency Contact:
Springboard Communications
Domenick Cilea
(732) 863-1900
dcilea@s-board.com
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