Netopia and UUNET Offer Free Seminars on DSL Technology Solutions
Seminars Arm Resellers and End Users with the Knowledge They Need to
'Catch the Next Internet Wave'
[Anyone thinking of going? Let me know. I know a great place for coffee...]
July 16, 1998
ALAMEDA, Calif. and FAIRFAX, Va., July 14 /PRNewswire/ via NewsEdge
Corporation -- Netopia, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTPA), a leading provider of real-time
Internet/Intranet collaboration software and of plug-and-play Internet
connectivity solutions, and UUNET Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: WCOM;
WCOMP), a global leader in Internet communications solutions and a
subsidiary of WorldCom, Inc., today announced New York City seminars on
DSL technologies scheduled for July 22, 1998 from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the
Grand Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan.
Broken down into two events, the seminars will discuss technology involved
in SDSL, benefits of SDSL over other xDSL, selling tips and partnership
opportunities from Netopia and UUNET. "Catch the Next Internet Wave - DSL
" the first event of the morning is geared toward resellers and will last from
8:30-11:30 am. The second event, "Internet Performance Breakthrough, " is
geared toward end-users and will last from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. All attendees will
receive valuable reference information, special offers on SDSL service from
UUNET and SDSL hardware from Netopia, plus a chance to win a Palm Pilot III.
"We are excited to co-host with Netopia," said Brad Wise, manager Channel
Sales, UUNET Technologies. "We live in a day where high speed connection
is not just a luxury but a necessity and consistency in service is a must.
UUNET's reliable Internet service together with Netopia's SDSL products
delivers just that."
SDSL technology gives a business an affordable method for greatly increasing
performance and is ideal for applications that require full-time connectivity. By
providing a fully symmetric connection, SDSL is also appropriate for
applications that require high bandwidth in both directions, such as file
transfers and access to a corporate Intranet.
"Today's proliferation of corporate Intranets, remote workers and Internet
connectivity has led to explosive demand for remote access services," said
Richard Ryan, vice president of eastern regional sales, Netopia, Inc. " Until
now, businesses had to pay high fees to receive high-speed dedicated access
to the Internet. We are looking forward to working with UUNET to educate
resellers and end users on how they can leverage DSL Internet connectivity
solutions for increased productivity and a high ROI."
Netopia's SDSL Internet Connectivity Solutions
The Netopia Router with SDSL is a high performance, all digital, seven-speed
router that achieves connections from 128 Kbps to 1.54 Mbps, to provide a
business a shared, simultaneous, permanent connection to the Internet. The
Netopia Router with SDSL is a true "No User Configuration Required"
solution, users simply connect the router to the SDSL line and power-up.
Netopia's SmartIP, a combination of Network Address Translation (NAT) and
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server enable users to configure
their workstations for Internet access without even entering an IP address.
The Netopia SDSL LAN Modem raises the performance bar for remote users of
ordinary dial-up access into the next generation of high-performance, digital,
continuous-availability networking solutions. The SDSL LAN Modem delivers
transparent, LAN-like performance linking remote offices and telecommuters to
private enterprise networks and the Internet. The multi-speed DSL feature
enables network service providers to offer the right amount of bandwidth at
the right price as well as the flexibility to easily alter DSL service as customer
needs change.
How to Register for the Seminars
Registration can be done either online at www.netopia.com/uunet.html or by
calling 800-NETOPIA. Resellers will also be offered up to five invitations for
their clients to attend the end-user event.
About Netopia, Inc.
Founded in 1986, Netopia, Inc. develops, markets and supports Internet
products and services that deliver "What the Internet Experience Should Be."
Netopia's solutions include real-time Internet/Intranet collaboration software
and complete, easy-to-use Internet connectivity solutions. The Company's
products are designed to increase the productivity and efficiency of Internet
and Intranet users that may not have access to sophisticated technical
support. Further information can be obtained via phone 510-814-5000, fax
510-814-5023 or Internet www.netopia.com.
About WorldCom, Inc.
WorldCom, Inc, is a global business telecommunications company. Operating
in more than 50 countries, the company is a premier provider of facilities-based
and fully integrated local, long distance, international and Internet services.
The common and depositary shares of WorldCom trade on the Nasdaq
National Market (U.S.) under the symbol WCOM and WCOMP, respectively.
UUNET, WorldCom's Internet subsidiary, is a global leader in Internet
communications solutions offering a comprehensive range of services to
businesses, online service providers and telecommunications firms. The
company's network is comprised of more than 1,000 Points of Presence (POPs)
throughout the United States and in Canada, Europe and the Asia-Pacific
region, as well as connections to Internet service providers around the world.
On November 10, 1997, WorldCom announced a definitive merger agreement
with MCI Communications Corporation to form a new company called MCI
WorldCom. The company expects the merger to close in mid-1998.
Portions of this release contain forward-looking statements. Netopia, Inc.'s
actual results could differ materially from the results discussed in this release.
Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve numerous
risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to product development,
product acceptance and general economic conditions. A complete description
of Netopia, Inc., including related risk factors is discussed in Netopia, Inc.'s
public filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
which are available by calling Netopia at 510-814-5260 or online at
www.sec.gov.
NOTE: The Netopia logo design and Netopia are registered trademarks and "
What the Internet Experience Should Be," are trademarks of Netopia, Inc. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
SOURCE Netopia, Inc.
/CONTACT: Gwen Murphy, 510-814-5307, or gwenm@netopia.com, or Kim
Ellermeier, 510-814-5391, or kime@netopia.com, both of Netopia, Inc./
/Web site: sec.gov
/Web site: netopia.com
/Web site: netopia.com
(NTPA WCOM WCOMP)
[Copyright 1998, PR Newswire]
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