If folks missed the SYSF news today, here's the Business Wire...Wow,
even I didn't anticipate this piece of good news...the story just gets
better each day it seems:
ADAPTEC LICENSES SYSTEMSOFT'S PC CARD SOFTWARE TO CREATE
HIGH-PERFORMANCE SCSI ADAPTER CARD FOR IOMEGA Iomega's New Zip Card
Contains SystemSoft's Ca
NATICK, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 5, 1996 - SystemSoft Corp. (NASDAQ:SYSF) today announced that
Adaptec (NASDAQ:ADPT), provider of the PC Card-to-SCSI adapter private-labeled by Iomega (NASDAQ:IOMG) for
the Zip card, has licensed SystemSoft's PC Card software suite for inclusion with the Zip card. With the
Adaptec-manufactured Zip card and SystemSoft enabling software, users can connect their SCSI Iomega Zip drive to their
mobile computers through the PC Card slots on their computers.
Announced at PC Expo, the Zip Card is a private-label version of Adaptec's APA -1460 SlimSCSI host adapter PC Card,
shipping with SystemSoft's industry-leading CardWizard PC Card software products. The combination of technologies from
the three companies results in unparalleled compatibility, portability, and manageability for data backup and transport for
portable- computer users.
The Iomega Zip drive is one of the fastest- selling personal-storage products today, with more than two million units shipped.
Coupled with the Zip card, Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 users can quickly and easily backup their portable computers
through an external Zip drive.
BEST-IN-CLASS SOLUTIONS
"SystemSoft has attained market domination in PC Card software by extending compatibility and functionality beyond the
operating system's core PC Card support," said Stephen Harper, SystemSoft's vice president - PC Card Products Division
and chairman of the PCMCIA. "By partnering with SystemSoft, Adaptec and Iomega can bring best-in-class solutions to the
channel that satisfy their customers' demands for ease-of-use and compatibility. We're especially proud to participate with
these two leaders in one of the PC market's great successes."
"Adaptec is delighted to supply Iomega's mobile customers with a superior I/O and connectivity solution," said Matt Cuson,
marketing manager for Adpatec's Portable Products Group. "The synergy of SystemSoft's market-proven PC Card software,
our superior SCSI technology, and Iomega's tremendously popular Zip peripheral makes this a potent offering for PC users."
The SlimSCSI/Zip card host adapter delivers instant, high-performance peripheral connections to PC Card-equipped mobile
computers. The adapter is perfect for quick connections of up to seven external SCSI-2 devices, providing up to 10
Mbytes/sec on the SCSI bus -- as fast as many conventional 16-bit desktop adapters.
SYSTEMSOFT PC CARD SOFTWARE
Bundled with the Zip Card, CardWizard for Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 offer the following functions:
Card and Socket Services - Zip card users can slide in the SCSI host adapter and it will be instantly recognized and initialized
by the laptop computer. SystemSoft assigns resources and alerts the computer that a SCSI adapter has been inserted.
End-User Configuration Wizard - SystemSoft's highly acclaimed end-user Windows tool enables users to automatically
diagnose and troubleshoot PC Card configuration problems, resolve resource conflicts, receive notification of PC Card
activity, and launch applications upon insertion of the Zip card. This also minimizes conflicts when other PC Cards are
swapped with the Zip card.
ABOUT ADAPTEC
Adaptec provides bandwidth management technologies for organizations building the global information infrastructure. Its high
performance I/O, connectivity, and network products are incorporated into the systems and products of major computer and
peripheral manufacturers. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Milpitas, Calif., Adaptec (NASDAQ: ADPT) employs over
2500 people worldwide in design, manufacturing, sales, service and distribution. Adaptec's home page address is
adaptec.com.
ABOUT IOMEGA
Iomega Corporation provides personal computer storage solutions that help people manage their computer stuff-anywhere.
These solutions include: Zip drives and disks; Jaz one-gigabyte drives and disks; Ditto tape backup drives and tape cartridges;
and the Bernoulli line of removable drives and disks. Used in homes, business, government and education, and by creative
professionals, Iomega storage solutions are available through computer retail stores, resellers and major distributors. The
company can be reached at 800-MY-STUFF (800-697-8833).
ABOUT SYSTEMSOFT CORPORATION
SystemSoft is the pioneer in problem- resolution technologies and the maker of the widely acclaimed CardWizard PC Card
troubleshooting and configuration software. SystemSoft's system-level software products now include the SystemWizard
family, PC Card software, Plug-and-Play software, power-management software, and BIOS. SystemSoft licenses its
products primarily to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), including manufacturers of PCs, and independent software
and hardware vendors. Its customers include Acer, Apple Computer, AST Computer, Compaq, Dell, Digital Equipment,
Gateway 2000, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Motorola, NEC and Toshiba,. Based in Natick, Mass., SystemSoft
employs more than 180 at its headquarters and in offices in Santa Clara, Calif., Oxnard, Calif., Tokyo, Japan and Taipei,
Taiwan.
Any statements that are not historical facts contained in this release are forward looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties, including but not limited to those relating to product demand, pricing, market acceptance, the effect of economic
conditions, intellectual property rights and litigation and the outcome of governmental proceedings, competitive products, risks
in product and technology development, the results of financing efforts, the ability to complete transactions, and other risks
identified in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
Information on SystemSoft products and services is available on the World Wide Web at systemsoft.com.
Information on Adaptec products and services is available on the World Wide Web at adaptec.com. Information
on Iomega Products and services is available on the World Wide Web at iomega.com.
SystemWizard is a trademark of SystemSoft Corporation. All other trademarks, tradenames, registered trademarks or
registered service marks are property of their respective holders.
CONTACT: Paul Sereiko/Sherri Way
SystemSoft Corporation
508/651-0088
or
Tim Hurley/Jon Bornstein
Copithorne & Bellows
617/450-4300 |
