Eicon Technology's Diva ISDN Drivers to be Shipped With Windows 2000 Beta 3
MAY 18, 1999 MONTREAL, QUEBEC-- DIVA Cards To Strengthen Enterprise Networks Built On Next Generation Operating System Eicon Technology, a global leader in remote access solutions, today announced that the company's DIVA ISDN software will be included for distribution with Microsoft(R) Corporation's (NASDAQ: MSFT) Windows(R)2000 Beta 3. Eicon's DIVA ISDN interface cards support all the communications and remote access service features of Windows 2000 Beta 3, providing support for remote dial-up access for ISDN, V.90 analog or GSM mobile phones, all over a single ISDN line. In addition, Eicon's software drivers conform to the Windows 2000 plug and play standard, permitting the automatic recognition of hardware components for easy installation or upgrade. "DIVA ISDN solutions make connecting to corporate networks very easy and cost effective," said Ken Gingrich, Eicon's Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing Operations. "By supporting Microsoft's next generation operating systems, we are able to provide enterprises with a full-function, easy-to-deploy remote access solution." Available in high-speed PCI bus format, DIVA Server ISDN cards manage inbound and outbound communications traffic in the most reliable, cost-efficient and fastest method available today. The cards' Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) enable concurrent V.90 analog, fax and ISDN transmissions over the B-channels, as well as support for GSM-compatible mobile phones. DIVA Client ISDN adapters are designed for high-speed Internet access. DIVA Client products are available in PCI & USB formats, and are designed for single- and multi-user functionality. About Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows 2000 Professional is designed to be the most reliable business and mobile desktop operating system for organizations of all sizes. Windows 2000 Server combines integrated Web-ready directory, network and application services with powerful end-to- end management to provide the fastest way to accomplish digital business. When used together, the Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Professional lower the overall cost of ownership and provide a robust, adaptive digital infrastructure for organizations of allsizes. 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 70 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. DIVA is a trademark of Eicon Technology Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Eicon's DIVA ISDN Drivers & Microsoft Windows 2000 Beta 3 |