3A International Inc. Supports Interoperability Alliance.TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 1999--3A International Inc. Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to the open growth of the 1394 standard by joining the IOL IOL Intraocular lens, see there Consortium (InterOperability The capability of two or more hardware devices or two or more software routines to work harmoniously together. For example, in an Ethernet network, display adapters, hubs, switches and routers from different vendors must conform to the Ethernet standard and interoperate with each other. Lab). "We are honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. to be a part of the IOL Consortium," said Dennis Dumroese, vice president sales at 3A International Inc. "3A is not only dedicated to the development of the 1394 standard but especially focused on interoperability issues. "Our Data Analyzer analyzer /ana·ly·zer/ (an´ah-li?zer) 1. a Nicol prism attached to a polarizing apparatus which extinguishes the ray of light polarized by the polarizer. 2. product line particularly supports research and development and interoperability testing. In fact, the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 1394 DA Multi-PHY, provides a complete, cost effective, testing suite that resolves 1394.a and legacy 1394-1995 deployment problems and interoperability issues." "The IOL provides," noted Dumroese, "a unique service to the 1394 community and supports the rapid adoption of 1394 products and the 1394 standard. As a 1394 technology company, we are excited to participate in the 1394 Consortium and anticipate a cooperative spirit and work environment to facilitate the rapid acceptance and deployment of the IEEE 1394 standard." The IOL, sponsored by the University of New Hampshire New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (S), Vermont, with the Connecticut R. forming the boundary (W), the Canadian province of Quebec (NW), and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean (E). , provides testing services through various consortiums. Individual vendors join one or more consortiums and then access the IOL's state-of-the-art facility and services. The real advantage of the IOL's facility is interoperability testing, which provides a cost-effective cost-effective, n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate. method for vendors to test their product in a neutral environment . For more information about the 1394 Consortium offered by the IOL, visit http://www.iol.unh.edu/consortiums/1394/. For more information about 3A products, visit http://www.3a.com or email iolpr@3a.com. About 3A International Inc. 3A International Inc. provides innovative IEEE 1394 solutions and development tools that bridge the gap between hardware and software applications. 3A is committed to providing the best products and services and works in partnership with its associates, industry peers, and customers to promote the adoption of the IEEE 1394 standard. |
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