Best Power's free, bundled power management software now also available free over the Internet, BBS.NECEDAH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 3, 1996--The enthusiastic reception to Best Power's recent bundling of its power management software with all its single-phase uninterruptible power systems Uninterruptible power system A system that provides protection against commercial power failure and variations in voltage and frequency. Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) have a wide variety of applications where unpredictable changes in commercial power (UPS) has convinced the company to offer it free to everyone over the Internet. The software is available for immediate downloading to Internet users at http://www.bestpower.com. BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. users can download the software from the Best Power bulletin board system at 608/565-2901. The CheckUPS(R)II Suite CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). (including connectivity cable) has been bundled free since April 1996 with all Best Power single-phase UPSs, including its Patriot(R), Fortress(R), FERRUPS(R), and UNITY/I(TM) power protection families. "Since most business users today find that power management is so critical to a comprehensive power protection solution, they shouldn't have to pay extra for something so basic and essential," states John A. Lombardi, Best Power, vice president, sales and marketing. "We now make it affordable and convenient," notes Lombardi, "for Best Power UPS customers to get a complete power protection package at no additional cost. The free software makes the already price- competitive Best Power UPS an incredible value. "Additionally, users and resellers alike appreciate being able to avoid the confusion of having to select the right software and cable for each UPS. We do it for them," emphasizes Lombardi. CheckUPS II gives system administrators and computer users a complete record of critical UPS and power-line events. Event logs may be plotted over a user-specified time period on the computer screen. The Graphic Display Module helps users spot, diagnose, and react more effectively to problems as they happen. CheckUPS II also provides automatic, unattended shutdown when needed. The initial release of the CD-ROM offers power management, monitoring and automatic shutdown for DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. , OS/2, UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). and Novell Netware (operating system, networking) Novell NetWare - Novell, Inc.'s proprietary networking operating system for the IBM PC. NetWare uses the IPX/SPX, NetBEUI or TCP/IP network protocols. It supports MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, OS/2, Macintosh and Unix clients. operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. . Subsequent releases of the CD-ROM will add more functionality to the existing platforms. Quarterly releases of an updated CD-ROM also are planned, as feature sets and bundled platforms evolve. The entire free CheckUPS II Suite monitoring and shutdown software, and accompanying documentation, can be downloaded from Best Power's World Wide Web site at http://www.bestpower.com. Upgrades to users will also be available free via Best Power's World Wide Web site. Best Power, a unit of General Signal, is based in Necedah, Wisconsin Necedah is a village in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 888 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Necedah. Attractions The Necedah Shrine and the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge are located nearby. , and is a leading manufacturer of uninterruptible power systems which protect computers, information networks, and other critical systems from power-line disturbances. Best Power is exhibiting in booth no. 1215 at COMDEX/Spring-Windows World '96 in Chicago's McCormick Place McCormick Place is an enormous exposition complex located in Chicago, Illinois. . -0- EDITORS PLEASE NOTE: Color transparencies and black & white prints can be ordered for immediate delivery by calling Denise Carpenter at 608/565-7200 ext. 5146 EDITORS NOTE: There is a double slash following "http:" in the World Wide Web addresses referenced in this release. This symbol may not appear properly in some systems. CONTACT: Best Power, Necedah Larry Bobrowski, 608/565-7200, ext. 5632 |
|
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion