Eicon Introduces DIVA Connect, ISDN Client Software for
Corporate Road Warriors and Telecommuters: Software
Reduces ISDN Connection Costs, While Keeping Resource
Management Transparent to Users
NOVEMBER 9, 1999
MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA--Eicon Technology, a leading worldwide
provider of remote access products, today announced the
availability of DIVA Connect. Available immediately, this
software add-on is interoperable with standard dial-up routers and
servers including Cisco, Ascend and 3Com. DIVA Connect software
allows telecommuters and mobile users that utilize Eicon DIVA
cards to quickly and reliably connect to corporate resources over
ISDN, as if locally attached.
DIVA Connect is an ideal alternative to Microsoft(R) Dial-up
Networking for ISDN connectivity, offering support for short hold
mode, spoofing and Cisco connectivity in callback mode. Users of
DIVA Connect can utilize short hold mode to automatically
disconnect idle lines, as well as spoofing to make sure that idle
connections stay down. In order to further reduce the costs of
ISDN service, DIVA Connect also offers inactivity timers and
filtering to ensure that physical connections are used only when
needed. The transparent management of the ISDN connection totally
shields the user from the complexities of ISDN.
Other features of DIVA Connect software include:
* Added security for D-channel connectivity with PPP callback on Cisco routers
* Interoperability with standard dial-up routers and servers,
including Cisco, Ascend & 3Com * Support for PPP and Multi-link PPP
* Support for IP and IPX over PPP
* Support for Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0
"Corporate ISDN users are looking to keep their connectivity costs
down, while maintaining the flexibility of ISDN for all their
business needs," said Ken Gingrich, Eicon's Senior Vice President,
Worldwide Sales & Marketing Operations. "Eicon's DIVA Connect,
with its unmatched interoperability with leading servers and
routers is a tool that provides all the necessary features for the
corporate telecommuter or road warrior at a competitive price point."
About DIVA Connect
DIVA Connect Software Option provides Eicon DIVA Client ISDN cards
the advantages of simplicity and efficiency when it comes to ISDN
connectivity. Used as a replacement to Microsoft's Dial Up
Networking application, DIVA Connect automatically forms
connections to the Internet or remote LANs without any user
intervention. Connections are brought up and down as required,
which, combined with data compression, significantly reduces
connection costs. Standards compliance ensures reliable
connectivity with existing Cisco, 3Com and Ascend equipment being used.
Eicon Technology Corporation
Eicon Technology Corporation is a worldwide provider of remote
access products for personal computers. The Company develops,
markets and supports hardware and software products for connecting
network servers and desktop and notebook PCs to corporate
networks, host computers and the Internet. Its products are sold
in more than 80 countries through a network of certified channel
partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers. Eicon Technology
shares are traded on the Montreal Exchange and Toronto Stock
Exchange under the symbol "EIC." Information about Eicon and its
products is available at eicon.com. |
