Auric Web Systems unveils software to reduce the operating costs of Internet service providers.PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 25, 1997--Auric Web Systems Inc. Tuesday announced the immediate availability of InterACS, a proven system for Internet service providers 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. (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. ). InterACS software reduces the costs of dial-up access hot Dial-up access is a form of Internet access via telephone line. The client uses a modem connected to a computer and a telephone line to dial into an Internet service provider's (ISP) node to establish a modem-to-modem link, which is then routed to the Internet. control, authentication (1) Verifying the integrity of a transmitted message. See message integrity, e-mail authentication and MAC. (2) Verifying the identity of a user logging into a network. , account tracking and billing while improving customer service. InterACS is a reliable and highly scaleable system that manages authentication and real-time session log data so efficiently that it can dramatically reduce the number of authentication servers A device used in network access control. It stores the usernames and passwords that identify the clients logging in, or it may hold the algorithms for token access (see authentication token). and administrators required. System administrators no longer have to replicate customer information over multiple authentication servers or deal with distributed session data. "With commodity pricing, the only real way for ISPs in the consumer market to be profitable is to reduce expenses. With InterACS, larger ISPs could save millions of dollars in reduced administration, customer support and hardware costs," said Roger Schulz, marketing manager for Auric auric /au·ric/ (aw´rik) pertaining to or containing gold. au·ric adj. Of, relating to, derived from, or containing gold, especially with valence 3. auric pertaining to gold. Web Systems. Through the graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to , InterACS provides for complex account models while centrally managing customer information and session log data. Administrative and customer support costs are reduced further through the use of Web applications for on-line customer service, including itemized session statements. InterACS also supports multiple billing policies and works with existing billing systems. InterACS has already proven its real-world ability to serve millions of customer accounts while being able to operate on virtually any UNIX-based platform with any commercial RDBMS (Relational DataBase Management System) See relational database and DBMS. RDBMS - relational database . Even for millions of customers and very high transaction volumes, typical response time for customer authentication is less than a second. The InterACS dial-up access control system provides larger ISPs with tremendous savings in operational costs while providing far better control and information management. "The system will quickly pay for itself and continue to benefit an ISP's bottom line well into the future," said Schulz. ISPs who want to provide enhanced services can easily add additional modules to the InterACS system to provide customers with automatic authentication at restricted Web sites, prepaid access cards, and a secure and easy Internet commerce transaction and payment system. For more information, contact Auric Web System at 818/564-2781, by e-mail at info@auricweb.com, or visit the Web site at http://www.auricweb.com . CONTACT: Auric Web Systems Inc. Roger Schulz, 818/564-2781 schulz@auricweb.com |
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