Acotec Appoints Alternative Technology as Sole US Distributor of Remote Access Manager.BERLIN and SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 1999-- Acotec, the leading developer of remote access server and client management software, has appointed Alternative Technology, an NT networking focused value-added distributor, as its sole US distribution partner. The companies will jointly develop and promote Acotec's VAR program, and all reseller orders for Remote Access Manager(TM) 2.0 (RAM) will be fulfilled by Alternative Technology. Alternative Technology was formed in 1986 as a technical distributor to provide "value-added," leading-edge technologies to its reseller base. As a value-added distributor, the company provides its resellers with easy access to a wide variety of products, educates its resellers, and supports those resellers in the design, installation, education and ongoing support of the products it sells. "We are very excited to work with Alternative Technology. Their technical expertise and focus on Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. client-server technology is a tremendous fit with our target market for RAM 2.0," said Steve Goodman, Acotec's Vice President of Worldwide Sales. "This provides a perfect compliment to Alternative Technology's distribution of Windows NT RAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Remote Access Service) A Windows NT/2000 Server feature that allows remote users access to the network from their Windows laptops or desktops via modem. See RRAS and network access server. products from leading hardware vendors such as Eicon, Comtrol, Equinox equinox (ē`kwĭnŏks), either of two points on the celestial sphere where the ecliptic and the celestial equator intersect. The vernal equinox, also known as "the first point of Aries," is the point at which the sun appears to cross the , Chase Research, Patriot Scientific and Multitech, and it provides a one-stop shop One-Stop Shop A company or a location that offers a multitude of services to a client or a customer. The idea is to provide convenient and efficient service and also to create the opportunity for the company to sell more products to clients and customers. and single-point of support for VARs delivering NT-based RAS servers," he added. Acotec's new RAM 2.0 is the most advanced and comprehensive remote access management solution for mission-critical, dial-up networks based on the Microsoft Windows (R) NT Server. It enables both local and remote management of any number of RAS servers. Acotec RAM 2.0 sits on top of Windows NT RAS (Remote Access Service) or RRAS (Routing and Remote Access Service) Software routing and remote access capability in Windows NT and 2000. RRAS combines RAS (Remote Access Service) and Multi-Protocol Routing with additional capabilities including packet filtering, demand dial routing and OSPF support. (Routing and Remote Access Service), providing comprehensive, policy-based resource management, access control, and usage reporting. Java-based for maximum flexibility, Acotec RAM 2.0 can be managed from any hardware platform. The easy to use GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. lets system administrators view an immediate, real-time picture of the remote access connectivity resources on a network. "We have witnessed rapid growth in the adoption of Windows NT-based remote access solutions in the past few months. Acotec's respect within the industry and its position as a leader in the development of remote access management technology leads us to expect good channel acceptance for Acotec RAM 2.0, " said Tom Zorn, Alternative Technology's Vice President. For further information, please contact Alternative Technology at 1-800-544-7674 or visit http://www.alttech.com. Acotec Inc. can be contacted at (415) 778-0100 or on the Internet at http://www.acotec.com. About Acotec Acotec - Advanced Communication Technologies is the leading developer of Microsoft-based Remote Access Server and Client management software. The Acotec RAM series of Remote Access Management products reduces costs by enabling strict control of how remote computers connect to local networks, Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. , and Virtual Private Networks. Acotec also provides standardized hardware drivers for operation in Microsoft environments to vendors of RAS communications hardware. The company is based in Berlin and San Francisco and is well positioned to address the needs of global telecommunications markets through its OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and Value Added Reseller See VAR. (company) value added reseller - (VAR, or "value added retailer") A company which sells something (e.g. computers) made by another company (an OEM) with extra components added (e.g. specialist software). channels. About Alternative Technology Alternative Technology is a leading Thin-Client/Server Computing distributor with a focus on 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. , WAN, and Internet implementations that integrate voice and data. As a technical distributor, Alternative provides its customers with education and technical support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services to insure the quality and profitability of all its resellers' installations. It is Alternative's goal to provide resellers with the design, implementation, and administrative troubleshooting skills to insure that the resellers' business is providing the level and quality of service necessary to insure the reseller's success while remaining profitable. |
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