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To: terry astle who wrote (252)	2/11/2000 12:57:00 PM
From: Gilbert Drapeau	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 295

Eicon Releases Newest Version of Aviva Web-to-Host Server E-Commerce Platform FEBRUARY 11, 2000 MONTREAL, CANADA-- Windows 2000 Server Support, Doubled Scalability and Windows CE Features Make a Strong Case for Eicon's e-Commerce Host Publishing Tool and Connectivity Engine Eicon Technology Corporation, a global leader in remote access solutions, today released Aviva Web-to-Host Server 8.20, the latest version of its highly acclaimed e-commerce host publishing tool and connectivity engine. Aviva Web-to-Host Server Web-enables a corporation's existing SNA host applications so that information can be extended to a growing user base via the Internet or intranet. By providing traditional host information and displaying it in popular and easy-to-use Web pages, corporations are better poised for entering into the extremely dynamic and lucrative world of e-commerce. "Aviva Web-to-Host Server is an incredibly flexible solution that is meeting, with great success, a myriad of e-commerce requirements," stated Ken Gingrich, Eicon Technology's Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing. "Current customers deploying this solution include the National Bank of Canada for on-line bank transactions, a major league baseball team for Web-based ticket sales, and Syntellect for host connectivity in call center applications," Gingrich added. Included in this new version of Aviva Web-to-Host Server 8.20 is support for the much anticipated Windows(R) 2000 Server operating system, and significant increases in scalability vis-a-vis the maximum number of concurrent host sessions supported. As such, host sessions can be shared amongst thousands of Internet users for transaction-based applications in a highly secure manner, as Aviva Web-to-Host Server supports all standard Web security methods like Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption or SecurID cards. Furthermore, Aviva Web-to-Host Server 8.20 fully supports Palm or hand-held devices running Microsoft's Windows CE operating system with the Pocket Internet Explorer browser. Configurations, features and screen displays can be changed and customized for the type of browser used, so that road warriors using Palm-size CE devices or customers on the Internet can securely access the information they need in a browser display tailored to their requirements. Tightly integrated with Microsoft Internet Information Server (IIS) and Active Server Pages (ASP) technology, Aviva Web-to-Host Server's powerful ActiveX(R)-based tools enable Web designers to create e-commerce applications using standard JavaScript and VBScript development tools. Aviva Web-to-Host Server also simplifies the process by providing out-of-the-box SNA-to-HTML conversion for instant browser access, and sample Web pages for mainframe and midrange applications. "With the exponential growth in e-commerce and users accessing host data over the Internet, Aviva Web-to-Host Server's ability to support popular Windows CE devices and improved scalability add real value for our customers," commented Jean-Fran‡ois Levesque, Director of the Host Access Business Unit at Eicon Technology. "Aviva Web-to-Host Server not only offers corporations a flexible and intuitive e-commerce platform upon which to grow their businesses but will also integrate into the soon-to-be released Windows 2000 platform to provide a very secure and reliable host connectivity engine." Eicon also offers other web-to-host solutions, such as Aviva for Java, a true "thin-client" emulator providing full-function and secure TN3270(E) host access across intranets and the Internet, featuring a rich set of APIs and JavaBeans for customization according to an enterprise's e-business requirements. The suggested retail price for Aviva Web-to-Host Server is US$150 per concurrent session. For more information on Eicon's Aviva Web-to-Host Server 8.20, please visit the product Web page at eicon.com The Aviva Family The Aviva Family - Next Generation Host Access offers the most comprehensive range of PC-to-host connectivity products for delivering host applications to your desktop or Web browser via SNA or TCP/IP centric networks. The Aviva Family, which consists of Aviva Web-to-Host Server, Aviva for Java, Aviva for Desktops, Aviva for Terminal Servers and Aviva HostPrint Server offers a choice of flexible, Inter/intranet thin-client, browser-based and traditional desktop solutions for secure host access for any connectivity model. Eicon's Aviva Family features Aviva HotConnect, a patent-pending "configure once - detect automatically" technology that provides secure, automatic migration from SNA-to-TCP/IP networks, and ensures failsafe connectivity. Eicon's Aviva Developer Assist Program provides corporations with the necessary technical support to build custom PC-to-Host and Web-to-Host applications, as well as develop Web-enabled host applications, automate repetitive tasks and more. 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 Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "EIC." Information about Eicon and its products is available at eicon.com. Eicon and Aviva are registered trademarks of Eicon Technology Corporation. Aviva HotConnect is a trademark of Eicon Technology Corporation. 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