BeadleNet and Convergence.com Partner to Provide Cable Operators With Secure, Broadband Data/Internet and Networking Solutions.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 1999-- BeadleNet L.L.C., a premier provider of secure Internet and networking solutions for the Small Office/Home Office See SOHO. (SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. ) and Small/Medium Business (SMB (1) (Small to Medium-sized Business) Also called "SME" (small to medium-sized enterprise), it refers to companies that are larger than the small office/home office (SOHO), but not huge. ) markets, has signed a partnership agreement with Convergence.com Corp., provider of broadband Internet See broadband. services for cable operators. The BeadleNet SOHO2000 and Home2000 families of router/firewall devices will be marketed as part of Convergence.com's Fast Internet partnership program. BeadleNet offers complete, all-in-one solutions for users wanting to connect multiple computers together and share a single high-speed Internet See broadband. connection, with total security. The BeadleNet SOHO2000 and Home2000 products perform routing functions for sharing Internet access See how to access the Internet. , provide firewall technology for security from hackers, and allows users to network their computers through Ethernet, USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. and HomePNA (Home Phoneline Networking Association) connections, in addition to offering a complete catalog of Web-based upgrades and product enhancements. BeadleNet's products support high-speed Internet access through Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary )/cable modems, and leased line/ISDN modem/routers, which enables users to access the Internet at speeds up to 100 times faster than analog modems. "We are excited about working with BeadleNet," said Terry Wright, chief technology officer, Convergence.com Corp. "Their SOHO2000 and Home2000 Series products almost configure themselves. With the increasing complexity of evolving telecommunications technologies and the Internet, it's refreshing to find a well-designed and well-implemented product that hides all the complexity from the user through simplicity and an easy-to-use interface." Convergence.com offers a wide range of customizable services to meet the needs of cable operators from help desk to network monitoring to software services support. Along with its solutions partners in the Fast Internet partnership program, the company provides support through the delivery of the entire design, integration, installation and operations/management of cable providers' network infrastructure. "BeadleNet is honored to partner with Convergence.com Corporation, a fast growing company dedicated to its customers that offers excellent service and support," said Olivier Taupin, BeadleNet vice president of sales and marketing. "With Convergence.com's experience in this market, we look forward to working with them to help provide secure, low-cost networking and Internet sharing solutions for home and small office users." The products support Windows 95/98/2000, Macintosh and Unix-based systems, provide for such features as a configurable firewall, Hacker Attack (Denial of Service A condition in which a system can no longer respond to normal requests. See denial of service attack. ), Web Demilitarized Zone (DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone) A middle ground between an organization's trusted internal network and an untrusted, external network such as the Internet. Also called a "perimeter network," the DMZ is a subnetwork (subnet) that may sit between firewalls or off one leg of a ), and Virtual Private Network (VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. ). BeadleNet's products provide users with an easy, interactive browser-based installation, automatic detection of existing features, capabilities, and update status of each unit, and offers users customizable recommendations on version upgrades, free maintenance upgrades or new features for purchase that are available for that specific unit. "BeadleNet's strategy to provide continued value add for their products through the Internet is a great idea," said Wright. "It is just as simple to add Web-based upgrades and enhancements as it is to install and configure the product for the first time. BeadleNet's products take a lot of the hassle out of the task of structuring shared and secure Internet access for multi-PC households and small offices." About Convergence.com Founded in 1994, Convergence.com, with headquarters in Suwanee, Ga., provides customized solutions and service offerings, as well as flexible turnkey solutions and has successfully launched or assisted in the launch of data/Internet services in more than 30 cable systems in the United States and abroad. Convergence.com delivers cost-effective, high-speed broadband Internet access Broadband Internet access, often shortened to just "broadband", is high speed Internet access—typically contrasted with dial-up access over modem. Dial-up modems are generally only capable of a maximum bitrate of 56 kbit/s (kilobits per second) and require the full use of a and data services to business, residential customers, schools and other institutions. About BeadleNet BeadleNet L.L.C. is a premier provider of secure Internet and networking solutions that are designed to meet the changing technology needs of small and medium businesses and households with multiple computers. BeadleNet's mission is to provide affordable, effortless solutions that are high in quality, rich in features and backed by premium service and support. Located in Laguna Hills, Calif., BeadleNet is a subsidiary of Productivity Enhancement Products (PEP), a leading edge engineering firm that was recently honored as a winner of the 1998 Orange Coast Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the fastest growing technology companies in Orange County and San Diego, sponsored by Deloitte & Touche. Information on BeadleNet and its products can be obtained by calling toll-free 877/7BEADLE BEADLE. Eng. law. A messenger or apparitor of a court, who cites persons to appear to what is alleged against them, is so called. (723-2353) or 949/348-4216; E-mail at info@beadlenet.com; or by visiting the company Web site at www.beadlenet.com. |
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