Attachmate Announces Complete Internet Product Suite for Business Users; "Cost-Effective Software Suite Designed to Meet the Needs of Business Users".SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 14, 1995--Attachmate Corp. today announced the release of IRMA An earlier trade name for a variety of host connectivity hardware and software products originally developed by Digital Communications Associates (DCA) and later acquired by Attachmate Corporation. Irma was not an acronym, rather it was the lady's name. for Internet, a robust, integrated suite of Windows-based software applications for business users. IRMA for Internet includes a Winsock compliant TCP/IP stack and more than a dozen TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. applications, 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. and Dial-up connectivity to the Internet, Internet E-mail, and the latest version of the Netscape Navigator Web Browser with security features for electronic commerce. Dial-up capability is available by using PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) The most popular method for transporting IP packets over a serial link between the user and the ISP. Developed in 1994 by the IETF and superseding the SLIP protocol, PPP establishes the session between the user's computer and the ISP using , SLIP, CSLIP (Compressed SLIP) A version of SLIP that compresses the data for transmission. CSLIP - Compressed SLIP and ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. . IRMA for Internet is the only product that provides business users a secure way of accessing the Internet in the office, at home or remotely. It also includes automatic Internet account creation, and complete corporate support package unparalleled in the software industry. According to Larry Zito, executive vice president of Products at Attachmate, "Our company is a leader in the corporate connectivity market. We have a large customer base with existing Attachmate products and IRMA for Internet will be a perfect companion product for Internet applications. We've aggressively priced IRMA for Internet to attract business users that already have existing TCP/IP connectivity, thus providing them with enterprise and remote capabilities to easily access and use the vast resources on the Internet. The security features of the Web Browser also assure business customers of secure transactions over the Internet." IRMA for Internet enhances business productivity by reducing the total cost of ownership. IRMA for Internet improves user productivity with its integrated suite that offers high-performance and time saving administrative functions, while giving the user a high degree of configurability. Security Ensured for Electronic Commerce IRMA for Internet's Web Browser includes encryption and authentication security for electronic commerce. Users can securely send confidential messages over the Internet, including VISA numbers, financial information and any other sensitive information. Product Feature Highlights Connectivity - Attachmate's LINK! TCP (1) (Transmission Control Protocol) The reliable transport protocol within the TCP/IP protocol suite. TCP ensures that all data arrive accurately and 100% intact at the other end. stack is a Windows-based and Winsock compliant TCP/IP stack provided at no additional charge. Users may use any other Winsock compliant TCP/IP stack if desired. As a robust business product, IRMA for Internet can connect to the Internet either via LAN-based Internet servers or via an easy-to-use dialer with PPP CLISP (language) CLISP - 1. Conversational LISP. 2. A Common Lisp implementation by Bruno Haible of Karlsruhe University and Michael Stoll. of Munich University, both in Germany. and ISDN for remote connections. Internet applications - The Netscape Navigator Browser includes Yahoo functionality and popular Internet applications like the Internet E-mail reader which supports POP3, 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. , MIME and MAPI (Mail API) A programming interface from Microsoft that enables a client application to send to and receive mail from Exchange Server or a Microsoft Mail (MS Mail) messaging system. Microsoft applications such as Outlook, the Exchange client and Microsoft Schedule use MAPI. . Other included popular applications include Gopher, Veronica and Jughead. The TCP/IP applications included in IRMA for Internet are the FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to client/server, TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) A lightweight version of the FTP protocol that has no directory browsing or password capability. Employing UDP rather than TCP for transport, TFTP is typically used to transfer firmware upgrades to network equipment such as client/server, Finger, PING, Whois, LPR/L, LPD See LPR/LPD. print capabilities, SNMP agent, BOOTP (BOOTstrap Protocol) A TCP/IP protocol used by a diskless workstation or network computer (NC) to obtain its IP address and other network information such as server address and default gateway. Server and a graphical toolbar to launch TCP/IP utilities. An optional NFS (Network File System) The file sharing protocol in a Unix network. This de facto Unix standard, which is widely known as a "distributed file system," was developed by Sun. See file sharing protocol and WebNFS. NFS - Network File System server and client solution are also available. Attachmate Joins with Service Providers Attachmate has joined with Internet Service Providers (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. ) to provide automated account creation (AAC) for easy Internet access for Attachmate's IRMA for Internet. Beginning this fall, IRMA for Internet will allow users remote dial-up connections with instant Internet access by simply choosing a listed provider from a directory and clicking a button. Attachmate will be adding additional ISPs in the forthcoming months. ISP partners today include Portal, a national service provider headquartered in Cupertino, Calif., and PSI located in Herndon, Va. "Portal is glad to be associated with Attachmate Corp. with its strength and position in the large Fortune 1000 arena, and strong reputation in quality products and customer support, Internet services will be provided to millions of corporate users who want seamless access from their workplace desktop," said Steve Shank, vice president, marketing for Portal. Benefits of Automatic Account Creation: -- Embedded Internet access built into the client software -- Provides an easy-to-use, integrated solution for remote Internet access with software applications -- Choose from thousands of local phone numbers throughout the USA, Asia and Europe -- Flexible solution in offering direct access to multiple ISPs with low cost access fees Top notch support with IRMA for Internet IRMA for Internet will include Attachmate's world class worldwide support service. Attachmate's ongoing reputation for high quality support is qualified by both 3rd party reporting organizations as well as Attachmate's own internal customer surveys. Attachmate's initial Internet support offering will be part of the company's expanding "Onramp to the Internet" support services. It will offer a variety of ways in which the customer will get prompt and efficient service, including electronic support (Web, E-mail, and OpenMind, Attachmate's workgroup-enhanced Internet software), as well as 7x24 phone support. Pricing and Availability IRMA for Internet's suggested list price for the United States is $85 and is available today. IRMA for Internet is available through Attachmate's national and Premier Resellers. Attachmate's Other Internet Products Attachmate has also recently introduced IRMA TCP Suite for Windows for multi-host and Internet access by corporate users. Attachmate also has the OpenMind product for workgroup-enhanced Internet access and the flagship product, EXTRA! Personal Client for sophisticated corporate users that need client/server desktop productivity, as well as multi-host and Internet access in a single package for the price of a single client. About Attachmate Attachmate, headquartered in Bellevue, Wash., is the worldwide leading market provider of information access software products that enable businesses to access, manipulate and exchange information and applications residing on host computers. The company's leading product lines allow users to connect to virtually any host, across any network, from any desktop, regardless of operating system. Attachmate also manufactures information access and host communication products for client/server, groupware, host-server, and software distribution applications. You can reach Attachmate at 206/644-4010 or toll free 800/426-6283. -0- Editor's Notes: Attachmate, EXTRA! and CROSSTALK are registered trademarks and IRMA, LINK! TCP and OpenMind are trademarks of Attachmate Corp. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. Other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Attachmate Corp., Bellevue Dennis Sullivan, 206/649-6551 |
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