Adaptec Localizes Products for Latin American Market; The SCSI Master AHA-1542CF Kit Now Available in Portuguese and Spanish.MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 30, 1995--Adaptec (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ADPT ADPT Automated Data Processing/Telecommunications ADPT Adaptec Corporation (stock symbol) ADPT Adaptive Prediction ADPT Auger Depth Profiling Technique ADPT Automated Data Processing Telecommunications ADPT Adapter ), an industry leader in input/output (I/O (Input/Output) The transfer of data between the CPU and a peripheral device. Every transfer is an output from one device and an input to another. See PC input/output. I/O - Input/Output ) technology, Thursday increased its corporate commitment to the Latin American market. In an effort to broaden opportunities for end users to utilize selected products, Adaptec will translate documentation, software and packaging to provide completely localized product solutions. The SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. Master kit, which includes the AHA-1542CF host adapter Also called a "controller" or "host bus adapter," it is a device that connects one or more peripheral units to a computer. It is typically an expansion card that plugs into the bus. IDE and SCSI are examples of peripheral interfaces that call their controllers host adapters. See host. and Adaptec EZ-SCSI software, represents the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, in SCSI compatibility and ease of use, and is therefore the logical product to initiate Adaptec's localization Customizing software and documentation for a particular country. It includes the translation of menus and messages into the native spoken language as well as changes in the user interface to accommodate different alphabets and culture. See internationalization and l10n. program. In addition, Adaptec will offer Adaptec EZ-SCSI software as a stand-alone product for users interested in upgrading their personal computers (PCs) with the many features found in Adaptec EZ-SCSI software. Adaptec EZ-SCSI software enables users to connect disk, CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). , PhotoCD, tape and floptical drives and scanners from all major manufacturers. "The Latin American market is important to Adaptec," said S. Sundaresh, vice president and general manager of Adaptec's Personal I/O business unit. "The new Spanish and Portuguese versions of the SCSI Master kit demonstrate Adaptec's commitment to satisfy requirements of PC users throughout Latin America. As PC systems proliferate in the region and as companies develop applications on desktop and client-server systems, Adaptec will offer them powerful I/O solutions to maximize their computing potential. As customer needs dictate, Adaptec will expand its line of localized products for the Latin American market." Adaptec, Inc., designs, manufactures and markets IOware solutions to eliminate performance bottlenecks between microcomputers, networks, and peripherals. Solutions range from simple connectivity products for single-user and small-office desktops, to intelligent subsystem, high-performance SCSI, RAID and ATM products for enterprise-wide computing and networked environments. Adaptec I/O solutions are incorporated into the products of virtually all the major computer and peripheral manufacturers around the world. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Milpitas, Adaptec is a recognized market leader in high-performance I/O technology. Adaptec currently employs approximately 1,700 people, and with its global distribution network, serves customers worldwide. Note to Editors: Adaptec, AHA, SCSI Master, Adaptec EZ-SCSI and IOware are trademarks of Adaptec, Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All other trademarks used are owned by their respective owners. CONTACT: Adaptec, Milpitas Deanna L. Perez, 408/957-7816 800/954-2766 (Literature) 800/959-SCSI (Presales) |
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