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To: Patrick E.McDaniel who wrote (48194)	6/19/1998 9:02:00 AM
From: Jerry Miller	Respond to of 176387

Eicon announcement/Dell deal June 19, 1998 08:22 AM (Full text of press release from Canadian Corporate News) JUNE 19, 1998 Dell Computer Corporation Selects Eicon for ISDN Connectivity in Dimension Personal Computers MONTREAL, QUEBEC-- Eicon's DIVA Pro ISDN Interface Cards to be Factory-Installed in all ISDN-Specified PCs for Small Business and Consumer Markets Eicon Technology, a leading worldwide provider of remote access hardware, today announced that Dell Computer Corporation has selected the Company's DIVA Pro ISDN interface card to be factory- installed in its ISDN-equipped Dimension PCs sold in the United Kingdom, Germany and France. The DIVA Pro ISDN interface card provides remote users with fast, reliable connections to the Internet and corporate LANs, as well as the ability to send or receive faxes and connect to analogue devices. Factory installation of the DIVA Pro reduces the complexity of configuration and allows for quick and easy on-site computer set-up. In response to increasing demand for an ISDN solution from consumers and small businesses Dell has become the first major PC manufacturer in Europe to offer standard configurations including ISDN to these users. "As the third largest personal computer manufacturer in Europe, Dell is well positioned to set the standard for remote access performance," said Ken Gingrich, Eicon's Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing Operations. "Dell's choice of Eicon as a supplier for its European market underscores Dell's commitment to providing small businesses and consumers with reliable, plug- and-play ISDN connectivity." Eicon Technology Eicon Technology Corporation is a worldwide provider of remote access solutions for personal computers. The company develops, markets and supports hardware and software products for connecting PCs to the Internet, corporate networks and host computers. The products are sold in more than 70 countries through an extensive distribution network. Eicon Technology shares are traded on The Toronto Stock Exchange and the Montreal Exchange under the symbol EIC. Eicon Technology can be found on the World Wide Web at eicon.com. Dell Computer Corporation Ranked No. 125 in the Fortune 500(R) companies, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $13.6 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs and customizes products and services to end-user requirements, and offers an extensive selection of peripherals and software through the DellWare programme in the U.K., France and Germany. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained by accessing the Dell World Wide Web server at dell.com. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Eicon Technology Chris Chilton (514) 745-5500 chrisceicon.com or Technology Solutions Marc Rolfe (212) 320-2223 mrolfetsipr.com DIVA is a trademark of Eicon Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. REUTERS