Boca Research 56K Modems Receive Awards from Technology Publications.BOCA RATON Boca Raton (bō`kə rətōn`), city (1990 pop. 61,492), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic; inc. 1925. Boca Raton is a popular resort and retirement community that experienced significant industrial development in the 1970s and 80s. , Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 23, 1998-- Tidalwave 56K: "Editor's Choice" and "Excellent" Says Network Computing and Equip Magazines, Rates Top 10 in PC World Magazine Boca BOCA Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. BOCA Bird Observers Club of Australia BOCA Business Object Component Architecture BOCA Borland Object Component Architecture (Borland) Research, Inc. (Nasdaq:BOCI BOCI Bank of China International BOCI Buckner Orphan Care International ), long committed to the research and development of leading-edge technology, today announced it has received industry awards for its Tidalwave (TM) 56K modem products from Network Computing Storing and/or running applications in servers in a network. See cloud computing and network computer. and Equip magazines. Additionally, the Tidalwave 56K External Speakerphone Modem made PC World magazine's Top 10 External Modem A self-contained modem that is connected via cable to the serial port of a computer. It draws power from a wall outlet. The advantage of an external modem is that a series of status lights on the outside of the case display the changing states of the modem (off-hook, carrier detect, roundup in the December 1998 issue. Network Computing gave the Tidalwave 56K Fax/Data Modem "Editor's Choice" in the November 1998 issue, saying, "Solid performance helped Boca's 56K Tidalwave earn our Editor's Choice award." --Network Computing editors and lab technicians also sited the Tidalwave's simple installation, easy-to-read LEDs and small footprint as contributing factors in the Tidalwave's appointment as "Editor's Choice." Equip magazine awarded the Tidalwave 56K External Speakerphone Modem with its highest rating, "Excellent," in the November 1998 issue, saying, "it was the most consistent at making fast connections across both clean and noisy phone lines." The article also highlighted the Tidalwave's line speed sensing feature where the modem can automatically sense a V.90 or K56flex connection, solid QuickLink (TM) III bundled software (1) Applications that are included with new hardware. For example, a new PC often comes with several applications, many of which may be light versions or full versions with no limit on usage. Others may be only 60- or 90-day trial packages. See bundle. and its competitive price. "We are very pleased to receive industry recognition for our Tidalwave modems," said Henricus Cox, Boca's Vice President of Marketing. "What we particularly liked was the confirmation that our Tidalwave 56K products make fast, consistent, and reliable connections, all at a competitive price," Cox concluded. The Tidalwave 56K family consists of V.90 ready internal and external fax/modems with or without speakerphone capabilities. All Tidalwave 56K modems come packed with software specifically designed to enhance the user's Internet experience. Failsafe Downloads software will automatically take you back to where you were on the Web after an interrupted connection, and resumes downloads from where they left off. AutoMax software senses what technology your 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. is using and automatically switches to V.90 or K56flex for maximum connection speed. Modem teaming Using two modems to double the transmission rate. Modem teaming splits the download into two parts and sends each part over a different modem. Thus, teaming is not good for streaming or isochronous media. software doubles your on-line speed up to 112Kbps by linking two modems together. Boca Tidalwave 56K products allow customers to choose among Internet browsers, Netscape (R) Communicator or Windows Internet Explorer Microsoft's Web browser, which comes with Windows starting with Windows 98. Commonly called "IE," versions for Mac and Unix are also available. Internet Explorer is the most widely used Web browser on the market. It has also been the browser engine in AOL's Internet access software. (R). Popular on-line services and ISP software are also included. "No matter which model you choose, the Boca modems are first-class," says Les Freed, contributing editor, PC Magazine, December 15, 1998 issue. Corporate Information Founded in 1985, Boca Research designs, manufactures, markets and supports quality, cost-effective Internet access devices, data communications and networking products to facilitate the transmission of information on personal computers, computer networks and the Internet. Boca Research also markets its products under the Global Village Communication brand name and sells them worldwide through distributors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and retailers. Boca Research is a U.S. corporation headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida Boca Raton ("bōkə rə-tōn") is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida incorporated in May 1925. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 74,764; the 2006 population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 86,396. with international operations and ventures worldwide. Note to Editors: For copies of recent press releases from Boca Research via fax, call 800/331-1323. For product or company information via the Internet, visit http://www.bocaresearch.com. |
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