Attachmate Embraces Cellular Digital Packet Data and Announces Alliance With McCaw's Wireless Data Division; The Companies Will Provide Wireless Connectivity to Mainframes, Midrange Computers or LAN-Based Servers.SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 1995--Attachmate Corp., the world's leading provider of enterprise connectivity solutions, formally embraced Cellular Digital Packet Data (communications, protocol) Cellular Digital Packet Data - (CDPD) A wireless standard providing two-way, 19.2 kbps packet data transmission over exisiting cellular telephone channels. (CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) A low-speed, digital, wireless data network that is an enhancement to an existing analog cellular network. Based on IBM's CelluPlan II, CDPD provides a packet overlay onto the AMPS network and moves data at 19. ) by today announcing it has signed a formal agreement to work with McCaw's Wireless Data Division, the nation's largest provider of cellular services offering wireless voice and 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. . Under the terms of the agreement, McCaw McCaw is a surname that may refer to:
"Because Attachmate's customers typically have many remote or mobile users who need access to host data and applications, LAN-based e-mail and databases, and other corporate resources, we are especially enthusiastic about our alliance with McCaw's Wireless Data Division," said Barry Horn, executive vice president of worldwide sales and marketing at Attachmate. "McCaw played an instrumental role in developing the CDPD standard, which today has made AirData service a practical wireless network solution for mobile workers in many industries." Kendra VanderMeulen, vice president and general manager of McCaw's Wireless Data Division, added, "We are the first CDPD carrier to form an alliance with one of the world's largest software connectivity providers. No other company in the connectivity industry has the complete product offering that Attachmate has. In addition, Attachmate shares our commitment to provide top-rated customer service to help corporations make the most of their investments." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. VanderMeulen, Attachmate offers a breadth of products to address a wide range of wireless communication needs within the corporate arena. This, coupled with its unparalleled customer support, will help facilitate the adoption of viable wireless solutions. Specifically, McCaw and Attachmate will work to help corporations by providing them with the following: Remote connectivity to mainframes, midrange computers A medium-sized computer system or server. Midrange computers encompass a very broad range and reside in capacity between high-end PCs and mainframes. They cost from $25,000 to more than a million. IBM's AS/400s (iSeries) and HP's 3000 and Alpha families are examples. or LAN-based servers Easy access to existing enterprise-wide information systems Tools allowing MIS (1) (Management Information System) An information system that integrates data from all the departments it serves and provides operations and management with the information they require. managers to facilitate the distribution and management of software to their mobile work forces "Because Attachmate's solutions are ready to use over AirData with little or no additional development, corporations immediately can extend their existing information technology to mobile workers in a variety of industries," explained Allison Koenig, manager of ISV (Independent Software Vendor) A person or company that develops software. It implies an organization that specializes in software only and is not part of a computer systems or hardware manufacturer. strategic relations for McCaw's Wireless Data Division. "For years, organizations have been saying it's too difficult to provide mobile workers with access to corporate data and applications. Together, we are simplifying this process and will enable, for example, workers in insurance, mortgage banking, law-enforcement and public safety industries to access mission-critical information, regardless of physical location." McCaw's AirData service, based on the CDPD open standard, is superior in terms of its versatility, signal speed, reliability, openness and robust security, among other things. Its ability to send both voice and data messages from the same device, as well as send both packet and circuit-switched data, sets CDPD apart. With a channel speed of 19.2 Kbits per second, CDPD is the fastest wide area wireless network. Rapid development of AirData's CDPD technology is possible because it leverages the existing cellular infrastructure. Finally, CDPD is based on an open, non-proprietary design, which promotes broad availability of CDPD-related products and services. About Attachmate ---------------- Attachmate, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington Bellevue is a rapidly growing city in King County, Washington, U.S., across Lake Washington from Seattle. Long known as a suburb or satellite city of Seattle,[1] it is now categorized as an edge city or a boomburb. , is the worldwide leading market provider of enterprise connectivity software products that enable businesses to access, manipulate manipulate To cause a security to sell at an artificial price. Although investment bankers are permitted to manipulate temporarily the stock they underwrite, most other forms of manipulation are illegal. 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 operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . Attachmate also manufactures information access and productivity-enhancing software ranging from remote access and host communication products to client/server, groupware Software that supports multiple users working on related tasks in local and remote networks. Also called "collaborative software," groupware is an evolving concept that is more than just multiuser software which allows access to the same data. , host-server, and software distribution applications. You can reach Attachmate at (206) 644-4010 or toll free (800) 426-6283. You can reach Dennis Sullivan Dennis Parnel Sullivan (born 1941, Port Huron, Michigan) is an American mathematician. He is known for work in topology, both algebraic and geometric, and on dynamical systems. with Attachmate at (206) 649-6551, or via CompuServe at 74171,2531. About McCaw Cellular Communications Inc. ---------------------------------------- McCaw Cellular Communications Inc., is the nation's largest provider of cellular services offering wireless voice and data communications. McCaw is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of AT&T Corp. McCaw owns a 52 percent interest in LIN Broadcasting Corp., which is engaged in cellular telephone operations and specialty publishing. McCaw Cellular Communications is the nation s fifth-largest messaging service provider and a world leader in air-to-ground communications services. You can reach Allison with McCaw's Wireless Data Division at (206) 803-4000, or toll free at (800) 852-6186. McCaw's World Wide Web address is http://www.airdata.com/. -0- Attachmate is a registered trademark of Attachmate Corporation. AirData is a service mark of McCaw Cellular Communications Inc. CONTACT: Attachmate Corp. Dennis L. Sullivan, 206/649-6551 or Waggener Edstrom Teresa Fausti-Flora or Jennifer Gehrt, 503/245-0905 |
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