Wireless network computer introduced by HDS Network Systems
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 1996-- HDS Network Systems Inc today announced a wireless
version of its Network Computer, providing users with a turnkey solution for environments where conventional network
connections are expensive or difficult to wire.
The new HDS wireless @workStation(TM) is shipped with the FreePort(R) wireless Ethernet LAN system from Windata(R)
Inc., which is designed to provide the same performance, reliability and security as wired Ethernet LANs.
"We provide a no-compromise Network Computer by offering customers the flexibility to tie into existing networks with either
conventional or wireless network interfaces, so they can continue to use their existing applications," said HDS Executive Vice
President Michael Kantrowitz. "Our @workStation Network Computers offer the best alternative to a PC for Internet,
Windows(R) and legacy applications, and with wireless connections we've expanded the market for our products."
An HDS @workStation equipped with FreePort allows workers in a factory, for example, to quickly and easily reconfigure
the shop floor without worrying about rewiring network connections. It is also suitable for warehouses, where a user can easily
bring the HDS @workStation along on a cart while taking inventory.
The wireless @workStation supports industry networking standards, including IEEE 802.3 and SNMP network management,
and can run any existing PC, UNIX(R) and mainframe applications, as well as browse the Web and run Java(TM) applets.
Utilizing spread spectrum radio signals, the wireless NC can roam 260 feet from its Windata hub and antenna, which is wired
to the network. A single FreePort LAN can support 256 users.
"The HDS @workStation is a perfect Network Computer platform for our wireless LAN technology since both help
customers get the most out of their existing networks," said Windata Vice President David Micciche. "The FreePort products
are designed to augment wired networks, extending their reach to locations that are difficult to wire."
The HDS @workStation line of Network Computers, which start at $750, enable users to access any type and form of data
on any network, including the Internet, with Java and Web browsing features integrated in its HDS netOS operating system. In
addition to its networking functions, the systems offer full multimedia and videoconferencing capabilities. The wireless
@workStation is available immediately from HDS with a starting price of $2,600.
Windata, of Littleton, MA, is the performance leader of high-speed, highly reliable, standards based, wireless Ethernet
networking systems. Windata products use a robust implementation of license free spread spectrum radio technology to
provide customers with the performance, reliability, and security of a wired Ethernet, in a wireless solution. Windata provides
both in-building and building-to-building wireless solutions, enabling customers to provide network connectivity in areas where
cable is an ineffective alternative due to environmental, deployment time, or flexibility considerations. (Telephone:
508/952-0170; fax: 508/952-0168; email: sales@windata.com).
HDS Network Systems, of King of Prussia, PA, is a leading international supplier of cost-effective solutions for the integration
and delivery of information and applications to the desktop. The company's @workStation is based on an open architecture,
incorporating industry standards to enable seamless access to multiple forms of information, including text, graphics, audio, and
video, on any type of network. (Telephone: 610/277-8300; fax: 610/275-5739; Web site: hds.com.
Email:info@hds.com) (C) 1996 HDS Network Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved.
@workStation is a trademark of HDS Network Systems Inc. Windata and FreePort are registered trademarks of Windata
Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems Inc. UNIX is a
registered trademark licensed exclusively through X/Open Company Ltd. Other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
The statements in this press release relating to matters that are not historical are forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, including but not limited to, rapid
technological changes in the industry and increased competition, timely introduction and customer acceptance of the new line
of Network Computers and the netOS operating system. These risks and uncertainties are described in reports and other
documents filed by HDS with the Securities and Exchange Commission. NOTE TO EDITORS: In the product described in
this news release, there is an "at" symbol (@) preceding the product name, followed by "workStation." This symbol may not
appear properly in some systems.
CONTACT: HDS Network Systems Inc., King of Prussia
Michael Kantrowitz, 610/277-8300 ext. 103
e-mail: mike@hds.com
or
Manning Selvage & Lee, New York
Scott Friedman, 212/213-7172
e-mail: sfriedma@mslpr.com |
