Best Data announces plans for 56 Kbps modem.CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 1996--Best Data Products today announced plans to begin shipment of a 56 Kbps Internet modem in 1997. The new modem, which will operate over standard telephone lines, will be based on the 56 Kbps modem technology recently announced by Rockwell Semiconductor Systems. The new Rockwell technology is expected to become a worldwide standard, and is supported by Best Data Products and other leading communication equipment manufacturers. Although significantly faster than current analog transmission Analog transmission is a method of conveying voice, data, image, signal or video information using a continuous signal which varies in amplitude, phase, or some other property in proportion to that of a variable. methodologies, the technology does not require the installation of expensive digital ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. (Integrated Services Digital Network Integrated services digital network (ISDN) A generic term referring to the integration of communications services transported over digital facilities such as wire pairs, coaxial cables, optical fibers, microwave radio, and satellites. ) telephone lines. "Multimedia and graphic content on the Internet are creating an increasing demand for greater bandwidth than today's analog modems can provide," said Bruce Zaman, president of Best Data Products. "The new modems will address this demand over existing telephone lines." The new modems will appeal to buyers of new computers and to computer owners currently using slower modems. Because the new modem will use the existing telephone line, consumers will be able to upgrade easily. The connection speed of 56,000 bits per second is nearly double the average connection speed of today's fastest analog modems. For more information, call Best Data at 818/773-9600 or 800/632-2378 or visit the company Web site at http://www.bestdata.com. -0- Founded in 1984, Best Data Products Inc. is a leading manufacturer of communication products for the PC and Macintosh markets. The company sells its products through a nationwide network of distributors, resellers and computer retail stores. EDITOR'S NOTE Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : There is an "at" symbol following "76225.2253" in the E-mail address See Internet address. e-mail address - electronic mail address below. This symbol may not appear properly in some systems. CONTACT: S&S Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Lauren Finkelman, 415/773-5359 76225.2253@compuserve.com |
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