Hayes And Microcom Announce Strategic Partnership
Collaboration Targets Next-Generation Technology Development and
Marketing for Remote Access and Data Communications Products
ATLANTA and NORWOOD, Mass., April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Communications industry pioneers
Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. and Microcom(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: MNPI) today announced a
comprehensive technology collaboration to enhance and expand a full range of data communications
and remote access products. Hayes and Microcom, both renowned for innovative modem
technology, remote access solutions, and client-side communications, will join forces to develop
complete end-to-end communications solutions drawing from the technology in Microcom's
ISPorte(TM) chassis with T1/E1/PRI capabilities, and from Hayes' client and server remote access
products.
According to the terms of the partnership, the two manufacturers will exploit product development,
product branding, and co-marketing opportunities. The alliance will also enable both companies to
further penetrate their national and international sales channels with existing remote access products
and next-generation remote access server (RAS) technology.
In addition, the two companies, both active members of the Open56K Forum, will begin joint 56
Kbps modem trials early this quarter. The Open56K Forum is an organization working to create a
56K modem standard whose members represent more than 70 percent of the modem
communications industry, reaching more than 12 million Internet subscribers worldwide.
"This partnership brings together two companies that created and introduced many of the key
technologies resulting in increased modem performance and reliability. By combining the core skills
and strengths of our organizations, we can continue our leadership driving innovation in the data
communications market and creating superior products," said Joseph C. Formichelli, Hayes
President and CEO.
"Microcom and Hayes are poised for significant leadership in the central site and 56K markets,"
said Lewis Bergins, CEO of Microcom. "Combining our technological expertise, we will create the
most competitive communications and server technology to seize growing market opportunities."
About Hayes
Based in Norcross, Georgia, Hayes markets its ULTRA(TM), ACCURA(TM), OPTIMA(TM),
Practical Peripherals(TM), and CENTURY(TM) brands of modems, remote access servers, and
terminal adapters along with Smartcom(TM) communications software worldwide. Hayes
introduced the PC modem in 1981. Today, with distributors in more than 45 countries, it is one of
the largest manufacturers of modems in the world. For more information about Hayes and the
company's award-winning product lines, visit Hayes' Web site at hayes.com.
About Microcom
Microcom is a worldwide leader in providing central site and remote access solutions to OEMs,
Internet service providers, regional bell operating companies, universities, and individual mobile PC
users. The company's products enable users to access and communicate with corporate LANs, the
Internet, intranets, and online services from remote locations. Products and technologies offered by
Microcom include modems, central site systems, OEM solutions, and network security, network
management, remote access, and remote control software. Microcom can be reached on the World
Wide Web at microcom.com or via the toll-free number: 1-800-822-8224.
Hayes, the Hayes logo, ULTRA, ACCURA, OPTIMA, Practical Peripherals, Smartcom, and
CENTURY are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc.
Other trademarks are trademarks of their respective companies.
Microcom is a registered trademark and ISPorte is a trademark of Microcom Systems, Inc. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. SOURCE Hayes Microcomputer
Products, Inc. |
