NEWS !!!
New Pricing Strategy Generates Added Interest in Thin-Client Technology
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Nov. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Boundless Technologies, Inc., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Boundless Corporation (Nasdaq: BDLS) and the
largest U.S. manufacturer of text and Windows-based terminals and other
thin-client solutions, has introduced its Windows(R) CE based Viewpoint(R) TC
3xx series Windows-based terminals and initiated a new pricing strategy for
the Viewpoint technology.
"The best-in-class features found in our new Viewpoint TC 3xx series,
coupled with our new pricing structure, provide compelling benefits to
end-users considering server-based computing and thin-client technology," said
Mike Stebel, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Boundless
Technologies, Inc.
"For users in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, retail,
finance and education, Windows-based terminals in a server-based computing
environment are the most manageable, cost-effective, secure and reliable way
to deliver applications throughout the enterprise and branch offices," added
Mr. Stebel. "Along with our strategic partners Citrix Systems and Microsoft,
we are helping our channel partners open new doors for this important
technology by providing end-users with Windows-based terminals offering
exceptional value."
The Viewpoint TC 3xx series combines the low cost, hassle-free
administration and security of traditional text terminals with the familiar,
easy-to-use Windows NT(R) Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition graphical user
interface and capabilities needed to run Windows applications. Applications
reside and are executed on an application server accessed by users as needed.
"We are pleased to see that the Boundless Viewpoint TC 3xx series is
available and will support our efforts to bring the benefits of Windows to
terminal users," said Solveig Whittle, lead product manager, Microsoft Corp.
(Nasdaq: MSFT) "Boundless' continued commitment to delivering
easy-to-administer, software-upgradeable, low cost thin-clients will help make
the Windows-based terminal category a success."
"The Boundless TX 3xx series will provide customers with more choices to
meet their enterprise computing needs," said Janice Roberts, director of
client business development, Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS). "These
low-cost, easy-to-manage devices, in conjunction with Citrix WinFrame and
MetaFrame server-based computing software, will help customers reduce total
cost-of-ownership and improve productivity. We look forward to continuing to
deliver innovative solutions with Boundless."
The Viewpoint TC 3xx series Windows-based Terminals (consisting of three
software configurations -- Model 300, Model 320, Model 325) are all powered by
the Microsoft(R) Windows CE operating system. The Viewpoint TC Model 300
supports Microsoft's Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), the standard presentation
protocol built into Microsoft's Terminal Server. The Model 320 adds support
for the Citrix Independent Computing Architecture (ICA(R)) protocol for access
to Citrix WinFrame(R) or MetaFrame(TM) application servers. The Model
325 adds local terminal emulation support, including IBM 3270/5250, SCO
Console and many other emulations for access to UNIX and mainframe legacy
systems.
The Viewpoint TC Model 320 enables users to run multiple Citrix ICA and
Microsoft RDP sessions simultaneously and "hot switch" among the sessions
without losing connection to the server(s). The Viewpoint TC 3xx series
offers optional software that provides the localized emulation of a broad
range of ANSI and IBM terminals.
The end-user list price for the Viewpoint TC 3xx series starts at $549, a
new and significantly lower price point made possible by Boundless'
manufacturing efficiency. Boundless also reduced the price of its
ICA-supporting Viewpoint TC Model 200 to a list price of $549.
The Viewpoint TC 3xx series passed Microsoft's compliance test for
Windows-based terminals and earned the Powered by Windows CE Windows-based
Terminal logo. The logo program is administered and tests are conducted by
NSTL, Inc., a division of CMP Media. NSTL is the leading independent computer
testing organization, and it is Microsoft's authorized Windows-based terminals
test facility.
"The Viewpoint TC 3xx series meets the requirements for the logo and
passes the Microsoft test," said Lawrence Goldstein, vice president and
general manager, NSTL, Inc. "Boundless' participation in this compliance
testing process shows that they are committed to producing quality products.
The Microsoft logo provides assurances to users of this key technology that
the product meets high industry standards."
Launched in 1997, the Viewpoint TC family, along with the innovative
Viewpoint Administrator management utility and unique client-side software,
provides remote management upgrades and configuration of all versions of the
Viewpoint TCs. Boundless was the first thin-client manufacturer to
conceptualize and develop a "customer-paced" software-only upgrade path for
expanding access to additional computing environments, eliminating the need to
replace desktop hardware and protecting the end user's investment.
Since each Viewpoint version is based on a single common Intel-compatible
x86 hardware platform, customers can purchase the Viewpoint model that best
fits their current needs, then expand later to the capabilities of other
configurations via software-only updates.
ABOUT BOUNDLESS
Boundless Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Boundless
Technologies, Inc., is the largest U.S. manufacturer and marketer of
Windows-based and text terminal solutions. With an installed base of over
five million terminals and thin-client devices, the company's family of
thin-clients provides server-based computing solutions with PC-like
capabilities, where applications reside on a server and are accessed by users
on demand. Boundless' solutions are available through leading distributors,
systems integrators and certified resellers. In addition, their products are
marketed under original equipment manufacturers' labels worldwide, including
IBM, AT&T, NCR, Lucent Technologies, Digital Equipment Corp., Tandem and
Olivetti.
Boundless Technologies headquarters are located in Hauppauge, New York
where they also have a manufacturing facility. In addition, they have
business offices in Austin, Texas, European headquarters in the Netherlands
and additional sales and distribution offices in Europe, Asia, Australia and
Latin America. For more information, visit the Boundless website at
boundless.com or call 800-231-5445.
Except for the historical information herein, the matters discussed in
this news release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number
of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly based on a
number of factors, including, but not limited to, risks in product and
technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing
product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, changing
economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's most
recent annual report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
SOURCE Boundless Technologies, Inc.
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/NOTE TO EDITORS: All company/product names and service marks may be
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/CONTACT: Mike Virgintino of Boundless Technologies, Inc., 516-342-7811,
fax 516-342-7955, or michael.virgintino@boundless.com; or Beth Hardy of Socket
PR, 770-492-0373, fax 770-492-0374, or bhardy@socketpr.com/
/Web site: boundless.com
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