Aimnet Corporation Selects Farallon's Netopia as Remote Site Internet Router of Choice; Farallon Helps ISPs Increase Business.ALAMEDA Alameda (ăləmē`də, –mā`də), city (1990 pop. 76,459), Alameda co., W central Calif., on an island just off the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay; settled 1850, inc. as a city 1884. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 1996--Farallon Communications, Inc. (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 : FRLN), and Aimnet Corporation, a leading Internet service provider 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. , today announced that Aimnet has selected Farallon's Netopia as the Internet Router (1) A router in the Internet that forwards IP packets between local, regional and national providers. Same as "IP router." (2) (InterNet Router) Macintosh software from Apple that internetworks different access methods (LocalTalk, EtherTalk, TokenTalk, etc. of choice for providing easy-to-use, high-speed Internet See broadband. connectivity to its customers in the San Francisco Bay Area “Bay Area” redirects here. For other uses, see Bay Area (disambiguation). The San Francisco Bay Area, colloquially known as the Bay Area or The Bay . The Companies also announced today that Aimnet has joined Farallon's Netopia Internet Service Partner Program (NISPP) in an effort to increase its business through value-added technology- sharing and joint marketing efforts. The agreement with Aimnet reflects the rapidly growing demand for Farallon's Netopia solutions by ISPs nationwide. As part of the agreement, Aimnet will offer customers a special Netopia ISDN Router A device that enables several users on a network to access the Internet via ISDN. Also known as an ISDN LAN modem, it contains a BRI ISDN port and an Ethernet port. It may also provide several Ethernet ports, which lets it serve as a central Ethernet hub for a small workgroup. bundle with its Aimnet Small 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. service. Bundle prices on Netopia Internet Routers are $699 for the five-user Model 630, $899 for the unlimited user Model 640, and $999 for the unlimited user Model 440 that also supports Macintosh AppleTalk users, when purchased with Aimnet Small LAN service. The special prices for the ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. service are $175 setup, $150/month for 150 1B-channel/75 2B-channel hours of connect time ($1/hour thereafter), 20 MB Web site hosting service, 32 IP address block, five POP Mailboxes (or SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet and part of the TCP/IP protocol suite, as defined by IETF RFC 2821. SMTP defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail. ), and domain name service. With this bundle, the 12th month of service is free. "We selected Farallon because they are a premier provider of high-speed Internet connectivity products that meet our customers' demands for ease-of-use, high performance, and a robust feature set," said Michael Thompson Michael Thompson may refer to:
"We are very pleased to welcome Aimnet, a leader in providing Internet solutions for business, to the Netopia Team and look forward to helping them offer customers Internet service and leading-edge hardware in one easy step," said Doug Lifton, vice president of business development, Farallon. Unique Help Desk Support Advantage As a NISPP member, Aimnet can take advantage of Farallon's Timbuktu Pro real-time collaboration software See collaborative software. to differentiate themselves in the level of customer service they provide. With Timbuktu Pro, Aimnet will be able to remotely observe or control a customer's computer screen to identify problems, provide just-in-time training, and walk the customer through a solution. "Farallon's unique help desk program for ISPs lets me offer the superior level of service my customers expect from me," said Thompson. Netopia ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. Program Highlights The NISPP program is designed to expand the channels by which individuals, workgroups, small- to medium-size businesses, and schools can obtain Farallon's Netopia Internet Solution. Part of the solution includes the Netopia ISDN Modem An alternative name for ISDN terminal adapter. The term is widely used, because the unit looks like a modem, connects to the same serial port as a modem and may support analog phones. See ISDN terminal adapter. for individuals and the Netopia Internet Router, which enables a network of users to connect to the Internet via a shared ISDN line. As a NISPP member, ISPs can: -- Purchase the Netopia Internet routers and modems directly from Farallon for re-sale -- Ask Farallon to pre-configure the Netopia Internet routers for their customers -- Use Farallon's Timbuktu Pro software to provide customers with immediate help desk support -- Receive a dedicated phone number for Farallon support -- Host a Listserv forum on Farallon's highly-rated and popular web site -- Obtain market development funds MDF or Market Development funds are funds given by the sale or marketing department from a vendor to help a partner to sell its products or to market its brand. Also named "coop budget" as cooperative budgets. to promote joint programs -- Leverage Farallon's extensive customer database for joint mailings -- Obtain leads from Farallon's extensive advertising and promotion efforts ISPs interested in joining NISPP can contact Farallon at 510/864-5482 or visit http://www.farallon.com/mark/forispps.html to receive additional information or sign up for the program. About Farallon and Aimnet Aimnet Corporation, a leading Internet service provider in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a provider of global Internet solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. The company uses its state-of-the-art Internet network and redundant T-3 Internet connections to ensure that businesses and business users have Internet solutions which provide them convenience, opportunities for increased productivity and help them to get a competitive edge in their industries. Additional information can be found at: http://www.aimnet.com or by calling 408/567-3800 x155. Founded in 1986, Farallon Communications, Inc. develops complete, easy-to-use Internet connectivity solutions and real-time Internet/Intranet collaboration software. The Company's products are designed to increase the productivity and efficiency of Internet, Intranet and LAN users and to target remote offices, home offices, mobile users, small businesses, and schools that may not have access to sophisticated technical support. Further information can be obtained via phone 510/814-5000, fax 510/814-5023, Internet "info@farallon.com," or Web "www.farallon.com." Farallon products are available through distributors and resellers worldwide, as well as through licensing relationships with other computer vendors. Farallon has its headquarters in Alameda, Calif., and its European office in Paris. -0- Note to Editors: The Farallon logo design, Farallon and Timbuktu are registered trademarks, and Netopia is a trademark of Farallon Communications, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. CONTACT: Farallon Communications Amal Abed, 510/814-5307 amal@farallon.com or Aimnet Corporation Michael Thompson, 408/567-3800 x 155 thompson@aimnet.net or Electronic press releases: http://www.farallon.com/www/gen/relpage |
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