ActionTec announces 56 Kbps modems.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 2, 1997-- Internal ISA (1) (Instruction Set Architecture) See instruction set. (2) (Interactive Services Association) See Internet Alliance. (3) (Internet Security and Acceleration) See .NET. Fax/Data and PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, San Jose, CA, www.pcmcia.org) An international standards body and trade association that was founded in 1989 to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. PCMCIA created the PC Card. See PC Card. Fax/Data Modems Feature K56flex(TM) Technology ActionTec Electronics Actiontec Electronics, Inc. is a company headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, that designs and sells networking and broadband equipment. They are best known for the Actiontec MI424WR router that is given to Verizon customers. , a leading manufacturer of data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. and wireless products, announces two 56 Kbps Fax/Data modems based on the industry-standard K56flex(TM) technology. Functionally equivalent, ActionTec's 56K Internal Fax Modem fax modem n. A modem that sends and receives fax transmissions. provides ISA bus Plug-n-Play operation in desktop PCs, while the DataLink 56K PC Card (PCMCIA) modem is designed for mobile communication applications. "Multimedia and graphic content on the Internet are creating an increasing demand for greater bandwidth than today's modems can provide," said Elliot Hadaegh, VP of Sales and Marketing for ActionTec. "The new modems will address this demand for speed over existing telephone lines. We believe that the K56flex technology will increase its market share lead and dominate the most important speed-sensitive application, Internet access." The K56flex technology, available from Lucent Technologies and Rockwell Semiconductor Systems, is well-positioned to become the industry standard for high speed modem operation, with an estimated 75% market share within 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. (ISPs). Although significantly faster than current analog transmission methodologies, the technology does not require the installation of expensive digital ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. (Integrated Services Digital Network Integrated services digital network (ISDN) A generic term referring to the integration of communications services transported over digital facilities such as wire pairs, coaxial cables, optical fibers, microwave radio, and satellites. ) telephone lines. The new modems will appeal to buyers of new computers and to computer owners currently using slower modems. Because the new modems will use existing telephone lines, consumers will be able to easily enjoy the benefits of faster Internet access. The connection speed of 56,000 bits per second is nearly double the average connection speed of today's fastest analog modems. "ActionTec has consistently maintained a competitive pricing and engineering advantage by maintaining strong relationships with our technology partners," added Mr. Hadaegh. "These have provided ActionTec the features and performance to meet the ongoing needs of our diverse client base." The new modems will be available to ActionTec's 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 clients and VARs, and through ActionTec's retail, distribution and government channels. To ensure that the ActionTec 56K Internal Fax Modem and DataLink 56K will continue to provide the greatest value as new standards become available, the new modems are software upgradeable. Purchasers of the new modems will be able to download software updates from the ActionTec Internet site. "This protects our users' 56K modem investment from becoming prematurely obsolete," added Hadaegh. Supporting even the most sophisticated high speed data communication needs, both modems operate at up to 56 Kbps, and combine MNP (Microcom Networking Protocol) A family of communications protocols from Microcom, Inc., Norwood, MA, that have become de facto standards for error correction (classes 2 through 4) and data compression (class 5). In 1997, Compaq acquired Microcom. 5 and V.42bis data compression with MNP2.4 and V.42 error correction to provide throughput up to 115,200 bps. The modems are fully compatible with all common modem standards to ensure reliable connections when lower speeds are needed. Speed is automatically negotiated on connection. In the FAX mode, the modems offer send/receive fax capability up to 14,400 bps and provide Group 3 fax support. The modems support DOS, Windows 3.x, and Windows 95. Backed by an aggressive five year limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. , the modems come with free technical support. The modems provide extensive self-test capabilities including CCITT See ITU. CCITT - Commite' Consultatif International de Telegraphique et Telephonique. (International consultative committee on telecommunications and Telegraphy). CCITT changed its name to ITU-T on 1 March 1993. V.54, V.52, Analog and digital looping, remote digital looping and pattern test. ActionTec products are available through national distribution and retail outlets as well as through private label and OEM relationships. ActionTec can be reached via the Internet at http://www.actiontec.com, or by phone at (408) 752-7700 (Corporate Headquarters) or fax (408) 541-9003. -0- Founded in 1993, ActionTec Electronics is a provider of advanced solutions for data communications and mobile professionals. The company's wide range of PC Card technology allows mobile computer users to expand the capabilities of PC and Apple Macintosh desktop/portable computers and work effectively from non-traditional locations. ActionTec also provides data communication products which allow users to keep connected to the Internet and their corporate intranets at the fastest available data communication speeds. The company, formerly known as PreMax, is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA and maintains branch offices in Philadelphia, PA, Government Sales in Arlington, VA, and International Sales in Irvine, CA. Operational headquarters are located in Taiwan. ActionTec and the ActionTec logo are trademarks of ActionTec Electronics, Inc. All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective holders. EDITOR'S NOTE: There is an "at" symbol after "lauren_finkelman" in the E-mail address below. This symbol may not appear properly in some systems. CONTACT: S&S Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , Inc. Lauren Finkelman, 800/287-2279 lauren_finkelman@compuserve.com or ActionTec Electronics Isabel A. Gonzales, 408/752-7700 (phone) 408/541-9003 (fax) |
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