``TechForce Corporation Develops `eChannel Networking'''.CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 1998--TechForce Corporation (Nasdaq:TFRC TFRC TCP-Friendly Rate Control (protocol) TFRC Transport Format and Resource Combination ), a LAN/WAN LAN/WAN Local Area Network/Wide Area Network and SNA (Systems Network Architecture) IBM's mainframe network standards introduced in 1974. Originally a centralized architecture with a host computer controlling many terminals, enhancements, such as APPN and APPC (LU 6. internetworking support provider, today announced the development of "eChannel Networking" a feature for Pixnet XL. The eChannel Networking feature has enhanced TechForce's Pixnet XL platform to incorporate data streaming channel support. eChannel Networking will allow support for high-speed channel attached IBM compatible devices without limitation on distance. John Koehler, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of TechForce Corporation, stated, "TechForce engineering, with an average of over 20 years of SNA experience, developed an exciting set of capabilities within eChannel Networking. Our unique solution allows customers the ability to protect and enhance their investment of mainframe attached devices and channel gateways. eChannel Networking maintains the integrity of IP addressing of current networks while in a business recovery situation or when there is a requirement to consolidate data centers and leave the current network in place. Our demonstration of mainframe internet access using eChannel Networking at the Atlanta Networld+Interop show in October had great feedback." TechForce customer Blue Cross & Blue Shield Blue Shield A US not-for-profit health care insurer that is a reimbursement intermediary for physicians. Cf Blue Cross. of Rhode Island Rhode Island, island, United States Rhode Island, island, 15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, S R.I., at the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is the largest island in the state, with steep cliffs and excellent beaches. was an early adopter of eChannel Networking. Don Napolitano of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, stated, "eChannel Networking was a technological breakthrough for us. We can now remotely access our IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) LANRES data located at our business recovery facility in New York. TechForce's solution has thereby enabled us to access data that was automatically backed up, completely restorable, and centrally located and maintained. TechForce's engineering team also installed an eChannel Networking feature along with Cisco's Channel Interface Processor (CIP (1) (Common Isochronous Packet) The packet format used in time-based (real time) FireWire transmission. See FireWire, IEC 61883 and mLAN. (2) (Common Industrial P ) emulation support to remotely attach our CIP capabilities to our business recovery facility in New York. The attachment via TechForce's eChannel Networking provided a seamless and transparent connection between our LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. network in Rhode Island and our recovery facility located hundreds of miles away." For more information about the devices currently supported with eChannel Networking, visit the "Products and Partners" section on TechForce's web site at www.techforce.com. All previous data center peripheral devices supported by TechForce's XL series of channel extension units can be co-resident on the same platform. About TechForce TechForce, a provider of network support solutions, offers a portfolio of services for the life cycle support of multivendor networks (LAN/WAN internetworking, IBM internetworking, and custom PC support). The Company's internetworking services, branded under the TechCaresm name, include consulting, network management, integration, and maintenance. TechForce's custom PC services provide repairs to extended warranty retailers and manufacturers of personal computers and peripherals. In addition, TechForce sells and leases new and refurbished networking equipment. TechForce is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and is publicly traded on NASDAQ Stock Market's National Market under the symbol "TFRC." TechForce headquarters can be reached by phone at 727/533-3600; the Company's address on the World Wide Web is www.techforce.com. (a) The Cisco Channel Interface Processor (CIP) is a trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. |
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