ACC's Danube wins Product of the Year in France; ACC's Danube sets performance and price point standard in becoming the complete ISDN solution for branch office connectivity.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 1996--In the Jan. 29, 1996 issue of Decision Micro & Reseaux, the leading networking magazine in France, Advanced Computer Communications Inc. (ACC), has received the Product of the Year award for the Danube Branch Office router.

Danube was selected for this award in the WAN category because of its ability to provide a complete ISDN solution for branch office users at a price that can't be compromised.

The award is based on longevity, technological innovation provided by the product, and the results of comparative tests performed by the lab at Decision Micro & Reseaux. Danube was one of eight products selected as Product of the Year out of nearly 300 products tested during 1995 in various categories ranging from LAN and WAN equipment to network management software and servers.

In reference to Danube's price of $400 (US) less than other competitive offerings in the market, Decision Micro & Reseaux said, "ACC confirms its position with a product which is still the most complete and for which the price is still the lowest in this market."

Danube features full support for a wide range of bridging and routing protocols, and includes ACC's exclusive Bandwidth Optimization technology to maximize WAN data throughtput and minimize recurring connection costs. Best of all, Danube is priced at $1,995 (US), making it the most attractive remote access router in the market today.

"Danube was designed with the remote office in mind," said Peter Curtin, director of product marketing for ACC. "Therefore, we made Danube not only inexpensive to install, being the first multiprotocol branch office router to be offered for under $2,000 (US), but we also gave it features such as Data Compression and Express Queuing. These features allow customers to realize extensive savings on WAN connectivity charges over time, which are the most expensive costs associated with linking remote sites. Danube has set a price/performance standard that the industry is still trying to match."

Ideal for small offices or single users desiring Internet access, Danube features either a single autosensing Ethernet connector which allows connectivity to 10BaseT or 10Base5 networks, or an integrated 8-port 10BaseT hub. Danube can also accommodate a variety of WAN interfaces, including RS-232 (V.24), V.35, RS-422, X.21, and ISDN BRI. All WAN connections are made through a series of quick-change modules and can be readily installed on-site. The interface status is indicated through LEDs mounted on the WAN card.

About ACC

ACC is a leading manufacturer of network access products that provide cost-effective solutions for the home, office, and enterprise. ACC leads the industry in the development of Bandwidth Optimization technologies to maximize the utilization of leased lines and switched services.

ACC's products are sold worldwide through 80 leading international VARs and OEMs serving corporate and business customers, educational institutions, health care, retail establishments, governments, and PTTs.

Advanced Computer Communications has headquarters at 340 Storke Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93117; Tel: [phone]; Fax: [phone]. Internet: [e-mail]. World Wide Web: http://www.acc.com

NOTE: Danube is a trademark of Advanced Computer Communications. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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