Xybernaut Computers Now Available as Mobile Servers
22 Apr 2003, 09:28am ET
FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2003--
Applications Include Mobile Wireless Hot Spots; Data Management; Print Server; Communications Gateway; Firewall/Information Security
Xybernaut Corporation (NASDAQ:XYBR) today announced that its Mobile Assistant(R) (MA(R)) product platform is now offered with the option to be configured as a local area network (LAN) or wireless mobile server computer.
With this new networking capability, the MA can now function as a highly mobile, even wearable, server device that directs information and/or computing operations to various other devices and users connected via a network. The MA server offers broad flexibility for enterprise or individual users. Once configured with an appropriate Windows(R) or Linux server operating system, the wearable computing device can function as:
-- Network access point (NAP) -- hard-wire or wireless hot-spot
-- Firewall/secure access server
-- Print server
-- Network gateway controller -- serving as router/hub/network
management system
-- Data management platform -- relational/object-relational --
depending on OS
"Server functions are a natural progression for the MA platform -- whether stationary, in a vehicle or on your body," said Edward G. Newman, chairman, president and CEO of Xybernaut. Newman noted that the server capabilities of the MA were tested by the Company's R&D lab in Europe with beta customers over the past nine months.
With its unique capabilities -- including size, mobility and now server functions -- the MA family offers much greater flexibility in deploying critical information throughout an organization. The MA platform also functions very well in hostile environments such as those prone to sand, dirt, dust or metal shavings. The enclosed self-contained design of the MA series makes it an ideal computing or server platform for commercial/utility settings in which these and other environmental hazards are commonly found. MA products are full PC-equivalent mobile/wearable computers that run major PC operating systems including Windows, Linux and variations of Unix.
"We have been running our IT network based on a MA server without interruption for more than six months. The MA server covers all of our logistic and administrative IT activities including weekly CD-ROM data backups," said Fred Westphal, CEO and owner of EUROPART Consulting GmbH & Co., based in Simmozheim, Germany. "The small server was configured once and not touched after that. We are excited about this effective and cost minimizing server-based network solution."
EUROPART takes advantage of the MA's standard uninterruptiple power supply (UPS) and the device supports three employees who have access to the database via a 100 MB network. No other hardware is connected to the MA server and configuration can be done via remote software, according to Westphal.
"Wearable computing is an integral component within our enterprise," said Richard Schieck, CEO of Fa. Schieck Eurosound, (a manufacturer of customized automobile speakers based in Haigerlochstaetten, Germany). "The ability to configure the MA platform as a server offers our employees the greatest amount of flexibility because it provided capabilities such as proxy, firewall, fax and print services. We are pleased with the cost effectiveness, performance and stability of this solution within enterprise environments."
In addition to EUROPART and Eurosound companies such as Sietz IT-Services and Wearlab are also using the MA platform as a server.
Currently, businesses and enterprise organizations are utilizing the MA as a full-scale computing platform in a variety of industry sectors such as aerospace/aviation, distribution, government/military, healthcare/medical; heavy industries, hospitality, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, transportation, travel/leisure, utilities, and others.
"Many customers expressed interest in utilizing the MA as a server computing platform. Our engineering and product development teams worked closely with key customers to develop a solution which extends the MA product family into mission-critical wired and wireless networking and server environments," added Newman.
Pricing for the new MA server depends on processor and hard disk options as well as the server operating system and applications chosen by each customer. Specific pricing and price quotes for wearable computers or accessories can be obtained directly from Xybernaut by calling 888/992-3777.
About Xybernaut
Xybernaut Corporation is the leading provider of wearable/mobile computing hardware, software and services, bringing communications and full-function computing power in a hands-free design to people when and where they need it. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Xybernaut has offices and subsidiaries in Europe (Germany) and Asia (Japan). Visit Xybernaut's Web site at www.xybernaut.com . Product photos are also available directly from Xybernaut.
Xybernaut, the Xybernaut logo and Mobile Assistant(R) (MA(R)) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Xybernaut Corporation in the USA and other countries. All other brand and product names are or may be trademarks of, and are used to identify products or services of, their respective owners.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "plan," "confident that," "believe," "scheduled," "expect," or "intend to," and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Act. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any of the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions, the availability of components and successful production of the Company's products, general acceptance of the Company's products and technologies, competitive factors, timing, and other risks described in the Company's SEC reports and filings.
CONTACT: Xybernaut Corporation
Michael Binko, APR, 703/631-6925
mbinko@xybernaut.com
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