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To: Gilbert Drapeau who wrote (232)	9/29/1999 11:22:00 AM
From: Louis XIX	Respond to of 295

Fresh news The acquisition of Trisignal was a really good move... I was following this compagny for some time before they were bought by Eicon and there is a lot of potential for embedded modem. Eicon is also supposed to come with a xDSL modem, anybody has info on that ??? biz.yahoo.com

To: Gilbert Drapeau who wrote (232)	9/29/1999 11:36:00 AM
From: Gilbert Drapeau	Respond to of 295

Eicon Technology: Trisignal Communications Brings Internet Connectivity to Sega's Dreamcast-Embedded Modem SEPTEMBER 29, 1999 Makes Next-Generation Gaming Console Internet-Ready SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA--EMBEDDED SYSTEMS CONFERENCE, BOOTH #4418 - Fueling the massive surge of consumers to the Internet, TRISIGNAL Communications, a Division of Eicon Technology Corporation, announced today they are providing key technologies for Sega Enterprises Ltd.'s Internet-ready videogame console, Sega Dreamcast(TM). Available in the U.S. and Canada since September 9, 1999, Sega Dreamcast pre-sold more than 300,000 units and brought in over $97 million in retail sales during the first 24 hours, illustrating the overwhelming demand for the first videogame console with Internet functionality Using TRISIGNAL's embedded controllerless modem code and a V.90 data pump from Conexant (Nasdaq: CNXT), the Sega Dreamcast is the first videogame console to enter the market with Internet capabilities. The built-in modem ensures full Internet functionality, including chat, email and browsing through the Sega Dreamcast Network, an online gaming portal accessible only through Sega Dreamcast. "We are proud to join Sega in setting new standards for true interactive entertainment," said Gad Elmoznino, Director of TRISIGNAL Operations. "Our partnership gives console gamers more ways to play and communicate that were never before possible." "We are very excited about our super console Dreamcast with Trisignal's optimized 56K modem design," said Shiro Hagiwara, consumer development and manufacturing division executive general manager, Sega Enterprises, Ltd. "As a pioneer in console games with networking capability, Sega is determined to become the center of interactive entertainment worldwide." TRISIGNAL's embedded modem has been designed to minimize required CPU MIPS and is optimized in terms of modem performance. TRISIGNAL's efficient architecture also reduces the number of modem components, which keeps the overall manufacturing costs per unit very low. Originally introduced in Japan in December 1998 with a 33.6 kbps controllerless modem from TRISIGNAL, the Sega Dreamcast has already sold over 1 million units worldwide. About Sega Sega of America Inc. is the arm of Tokyo-based Sega Enterprises, Ltd. Responsible for the development, marketing and distribution of Sega videogame systems and videogames in the Americas. Sega Enterprises, Ltd. is a nearly $2.5 billion company recognized as the industry leader in interactive digital entertainment media, and is the only company that offers interactive entertainment experiences both inside and outside the home. Sega of America's World Wide Web site is located at sega.com. TRISIGNAL Communications TRISIGNAL Communications, a Division of Eicon Technology Corporation, specializes in developing and licensing high performance communication products for the telecommunications industry. Its clients include top networking companies, major modem manufacturers, semiconductor vendors, and other OEMs. Information about TRISIGNAL and its solutions is available at trisignal.com. 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.

To: Gilbert Drapeau who wrote (232)	9/29/1999 11:40:00 AM
From: Gilbert Drapeau	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 295

Eicon's WAN Cards to Support Microsoft Windows NT Embedded 4.0-New Embedded Operating Systems Calls for Strong WAN Solution SEPTEMBER 29, 1999 SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA--EMBEDDED SYSTEMS CONFERENCE, BOOTH #4418, Eicon Technology, a global leader in remote access solutions, today announced that its EiconCard family of WAN interface cards and Developer Toolkits support Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) new Windows NT Embedded 4.0 operating system. This allows EiconCards to offer connectivity solutions to the next generation of embedded solutions that are built on the rock-solid, flexible and scalable Windows NT Embedded platform. Embedded devices that can take advantage of Eicon's WAN connectivity solutions for the Windows NT Embedded platform include self-service kiosks, Automated Teller Machines, Multimedia Payphones, Retail/Point-of-Sale Systems, Thin Servers and Internet Appliances. Companies such as Fujitsu, INETCO Systems, Siemens Nixdorf and Wyse Technology are using Eicon solutions in their systems for these markets. As products using 32-bit processors are becoming standard in the embedded systems market, customers are demanding more functionality from these devices. By using the Windows NT Embedded platform, these devices can offer improved functionality, while allowing them to be integrated into the existing corporate IT infrastructure. In addition, the availability of pre-existing development tools for the Windows NT platform allows companies to build and deploy their products in a much quicker fashion. "Eicon's prior integration work in many of the embedded markets that we are targeting with Windows NT Embedded will enable our products to work together very closely to bring powerful solutions to our mutual customers," said Vince Mendillo, lead product manager, Microsoft Corp. "As the communications needs of specialized devices grow, we are confident that Eicon's WAN adapters can accommodate the wide variety of applications that will develop in the embedded market." "Support for Windows NT Embedded 4.0 is consistent with our strong sales and rapid growth in the Embedded markets worldwide," said Ken Gingrich, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing Operations, Eicon Technology. "This builds on our already comprehensive support for the Windows NT environment and our long-term, close working relationship with Microsoft." 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. Eicon is a trademark of Eicon Technology Corporation. Other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.