AirSoft's Powerburst wins Data Communications Magazine's Hot Products of 1996 Award; AirSoft's innovative remote network node accelerator software is recognized for transparently increasing performance for remote users.CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 1996--AirSoft Inc. Tuesday announced that its Powerburst data caching client/agent software has won Data Communications' "Hot Products of 1996" award in the networking software  This article is written like a personal reflection or and may require .Please [ improve this article] by rewriting this article in an . category. By awarding Powerburst's unique client/agent architecture solution, 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. recognized the issues surrounding delayed network access time for remote and mobile users. Powerburst is compatible with most existing hardware and software systems and delivers instant performance increases to remote and mobile network users without making any modifications to their existing network configuration. Data Communications lauded Powerburst for its speed, reliability, and transparency in its "Hot Products of 1996" cover story in the January 1996 issue. In reference to remote and mobile links, Data Communications stated, "The software is the first that can actually speed up the performance of file-based applications across those connections." The publication also commended Powerburst's compatability with a variety of remote-node hardware and software from such vendors as Cisco Systems “Cisco” redirects here. For other uses, see Cisco (disambiguation). Cisco System,Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO, HKSE: 4333 ) is an American multinational corporation with 54,000 employees and annual revenue of US $28.48 billion as of 2006. Inc. (San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.) and Shiva Corp. (Burlington, Mass.). "This `Hot Products' award is quite an honor for us, especially considering that Powerburst was only released in October of 1995. We expect that this is the first of many awards which will recognize the value of this product," stated Gary Krall, vice president of Marketing for AirSoft. Shortly after releasing Powerburst in October 1995, AirSoft unveiled AirSoft Powernet - a program through which VARs are able to offer their customers Powerburst to improve remote network access. "Powerburst gives us value-added technology that we can bring to our existing customers without having to add new equipment," said David Hodges This article is about the musician. For information on the character, see David Hodges (CSI). David Hall Hodges (born December 5, 1978 in Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.) is a keyboardist and vocalist. , vice president of technical services for National Business Group (Atlanta, Ga.). "We not only believe Powerburst will be an important part of our current remote node A terminal or computer located apart from the main network. It may refer to a branch office or a traveling user with a laptop. Access to the company LAN is typically made via an Internet or dial-up connection. See remote control software. strategy, but it could offer significant enhancements as AirSoft and our customers move to new platforms, like Windows 95," Hodges continued. AirSoft was founded in 1993 and specializes in developing high-performance communications software (communications, software) communications software - Application programs, operating system components, and probably firmware, forming part of a communication system. These different software components might be classified according to the functions within the Open Systems to optimize mobile and branch office users' access to corporate 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. resources. Using proven technology developed for the award-winning AirAccess product introduced in 1993, AirSoft is pioneering new approaches to remote workstation connectivity, creating a new family of solutions to more closely link remote users to the network enterprise. The company headquarters are located at 20833 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 200, Cupertino, CA 95014; telephone 408/777-7500; Fax: 408/777-7527; http://www.airsoft.com/. CONTACT: AirSoft Inc. Gary Krall, 408/777-1895 or The Ardell Group Courtney Rastatter, 619/792-7964 |
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