Hayes To Deliver V.90 Products Across Modem and Server Lines
08:17 a.m. May 05, 1998 Eastern
ATLANTA, May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Hayes Corporation (Nasdaq: HAYZ)
announced today at NetWorld+Interop in Las Vegas, Nevada, it has successfully
integrated and is now shipping V.90/K56flex standard versions of select modem
models. Hayes plans to complete V.90 integration of all its 56K modems, PC cards
and remote access servers international versions, by June 1998.
"For 20 years, Hayes has been on the leading edge of data transfer technology, and
our accelerated integration of the V.90/K56flex standard proves this," said Bill
Taylor, Vice President of Marketing at Hayes. "Universal compatibility is essential
if users want to maximize their product's high speed capabilities. Whether our
customers want a modem, PC Card or remote access solution in the United States
or internationally, Hayes is positioned to offer a low-cost, V.90 solution that can
perform."
V.90/K56flex Products Available in May
-- Hayes(TM) ACCURA(TM) V.90 external data/fax modem
-- Hayes ACCURA V.90 internal data/fax modem
-- Hayes ACCURA V.90 external data/fax/voice modem
-- Hayes ACCURA V.90 internal data/fax/voice modem
-- Hayes ACCURA V.90 PC card
-- Hayes OPTIMA(TM) w/EZ Jack PC card
Available in June
-- Hayes OPTIMA V. 90 internal data/fax/voice business
modem
-- Hayes OPTIMA V. 90 external data/fax/voice business
modem
-- Hayes ACCURA V. 90 internal data/fax PCI modem
-- Hayes Century(TM) 9200 V.90 remote access solution
-- Hayes Century 9400 V.90 remote access solution
-- Hayes Century MR200 central site modem pool
-- Hayes Century S/RAS, an NT-based remote access
solution
-- International versions of Century MR200, Century
9000 series products and Century S/RAS.
Hayes has implemented a 'dual-mode' V.90/K56flex standards solution into most of
its 56K data communications products. The dual-mode data/fax modems select the
best connection based on the technology the Internet Service Provider (ISP) offers.
The modem automatically selects the mode that offers the highest speed and most
reliable connection.
"Our priority is to keep our customers from worrying about changes in
communication standards or how the ISP will implement those changes when
connected to the Internet," said David Blazon, Hayes' Modem Line Product
Manager. "We designed our communications products to make the modem's
adjustment to ISP changes effortless for the user. "
According to Tom Harvilla, Hayes' remote access product line manager, "As
remote access becomes increasingly essential to businesses of all sizes, Hayes is on
the leading edge of this technology, offering our customers the latest in
V.90/K56flex remote access products at extremely aggressive pricing per port."
While the newly determined standard provides very specific methods and
techniques for communicating at up to 56 kbps, interoperability between V.90
products is not automatic. Together with other industry leaders, Hayes established
the "V.90 Work Group" to assure interoperability of V.90 products by leading
vendors.
All Hayes 56K modems are upgradable to the V.90 standard at no additional
charge. Hayes will offer free V.90 upgrades as a download from its Web site by
June. In order to assist customers with the V.90 transition, users can visit the
Hayes Web site at hayes.com to receive updated information regarding
the 56K standard transition.
Hayes will be showcasing its Century 9000 and S/RAS remote access servers in
addition to its DSL NIC and V.90 modems at NetWorld+Interop in Las Vegas,
Nevada May 5-7 in booth 3517.
Hayes, the company that invented personal computer communications via the
modem, is celebrating its 20-year anniversary this year. Hayes introduced the PC
modem with the invention of the Hayes Standard AT Command Set, which allows
modems to intuitively communicate with a host computer. Headquartered in
Norcross, Georgia, Hayes Corporation, a publicly traded company, (Nasdaq:
HAYZ) markets its ULTRA(TM), ACCURA(TM), OPTIMA(TM), Practical
Peripherals(TM), Cardinal(TM) and CENTURY(TM) brands of analog, digital and
cable modems, remote access servers and ISDN terminal adapters along with
Smartcom(TM) communications software worldwide through wholly owned
subsidiaries and branch offices. Today, with distributors in more than 40 countries, it
is one of the largest manufacturers of modems in the world. For more information
about Hayes and the company's award-winning products, visit the Hayes Web site
at hayes.com.
Actual speeds vary depending on line conditions. Due to FCC limitations, speeds in
the U.S. are less than 56 kbps. Hayes, the Hayes logo, ULTRA, ACCURA,
OPTIMA, Practical Peripherals, Smartcom and CENTURY are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Hayes Microcomputer Products, Inc. Cardinal is a
trademark of Cardinal Technologies, Inc. K56flex is a trademark of Lucent
Technologies, Inc. and Rockwell International Corporation. x2 is a trademark of
3Com/U.S. Robotics. Other trademarks are trademarks of their respective
companies.
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1995: This release contains forward looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products and
pricing, product demand and market acceptance, new product development,
reliance on key strategic alliances, availability of raw materials, the regulatory
environment, fluctuations in operating results and other risks detailed from time to
time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SOURCE Hayes Corporation
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