Boundless Technologies Launches New, Feature-Rich Capio II Thin Clients With Embedded Internet Explorer Browser; Dramatically Low Pricing Beats Competition by 30%.Business Editors MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 30, 2001 Boundless Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boundless Corporation (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :BND BND In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Brunei Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. ), unveils today here at Citrix Systems Solutions Summit its latest offerings in the company's Capio(TM) II line of low-cost, thin-client computing devices. The new Capio II models 420 and 425 Windows(R)-based Terminals (WBTs) are the first in the product line to feature a built-in Microsoft(R) Internet Explorer 4.0 web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. for local Internet access and are priced significantly lower than their closest competitor. The model 425 makes its debut today in Boundless Technologies' exhibit booth No. 4. Building on the fast, cost-effective Capio II hardware platform, Boundless has expanded its Microsoft Windows CE-based thin-client family to offer the ability to access web-based applications directly from the desktop instead of via the server, eliminating unnecessary traffic on the network and reducing server load, thereby boosting performance. With standard 16 MB of flash memory and 32 MB of RAM, both the model 420 and 425 offer support of multiple simultaneous sessions and permit local storage of favorite websites. Both models support the Citrix(R) ICA Ica (ē`kä), city (1993 pop. 108,724), capital of Ica dept., SW Peru, on the Pan-American Highway. It is a commercial center for the cotton, wool, and wine produced in the region. There are several summer resorts nearby. (R) protocol and Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol See RDP. (protocol) Remote Desktop Protocol - (RDP) A Microsoft protocol that provides remote display and input for Windows. RDP's video driver renders display output by sending packets to the client which translates them into corresponding Microsoft Win32 graphics (RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) The presentation services protocol that governs input/output between a Windows terminal client and Windows Terminal Server. It is based on the T.share protocol. See Windows Terminal Server. (protocol) RDP - 1. ) and provide users with a choice of thin-client server solutions such as Citrix WinFrame(R) and MetaFrame(TM), as well as and Microsoft Windows NT(R) 4.0 Terminal Server Edition and Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server. For those who require access to 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). (R) and other legacy applications, the model 425 also offers a broad range of popular text terminal emulations. Street pricing starts at $582 for the model 420 and $656 for the model 425. Boundless estimates these prices to be as much as 30 percent lower in cost than their closest competitor, further testament to the Capio II's low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO (1) (Total Cost of Ownership) The cost of using a computer. It includes the cost of the hardware, software and upgrades as well as the cost of the inhouse staff and/or consultants that provide training and technical support. See ROI. ), which is fundamental to the thin-client computing concept. "Today's launch of our Capio II 420 and 425 web browser models broadens our portfolio of thin clients to meet a wider range of customer needs," said Michael Oliva, managing director at Boundless Technologies, Inc. "The Capio II's flexible design permits the user to custom tailor the thin client as an Internet appliance for direct desktop access to email and web-based applications and for general web browsing, or, if need be as a Windows terminal to simultaneously access a wide variety of server-based Windows applications. Plus, the low acquisition cost of the Capio II will permit our customers to affordably adopt or expand a thin-client computing solution." The Capio II models 420 and 425 feature on-board audio, dual USB ports, optional single/double serial ports, support for 10/100 Ethernet, a high 1280 x 1024 selectable resolution, and printer and touch-screen support, making them among the most feature -rich in their class. Both models are expected to be available in February. About Capio II and SAM(TM) The Boundless Capio II WBT See Windows-based terminal. is a low cost, zero maintenance thin-client device that empowers end users with access to applications that run on central servers as well as direct access to the Internet. The Capio II product family offers organizations a flexible thin-client choice that is right for their needs. All Capio II products can be customized to suit individual customer's requirements from bezel The front cover of a desktop or tower computer case. The term also refers to the individual drive bay covers, which are removed to install CD-ROMs and other removable drives that require access from the front of the case. logos, documentation and packaging to tailoring technical functionality for specific applications. Boundless' Simple Administrator & Manager (SAM) software allows for central management and remote maintenance of client-side configurations, thus reducing administrative costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. and allowing busy network administrators to serve more users effectively. SAM's intuitive graphical interface incorporating Explorer-like windows adds to SAM's ease of use. Both the Capio II WBT and SAM offer end users the low TCO benefits inherent to server-based computing. About Boundless Technologies, Inc. Since 1969, Boundless Technologies, Inc. (www.boundless.com/bti) has helped sharpen up the computing industry by focusing on fast, easy-to-use, and cost-effective products that enable access to applications and data in commercial environments. Boundless is the largest U.S.-based provider of text terminals, Window-based Terminals, thin-client devices, administration/management software and support services, and is a founding member of the ASP Industry Consortium (Application Service Provider Industry Consortium, Wakefield, MA) A now disbanded trade organization founded in 1999 dedicated to research and standards in the application service provider (ASP) industry. . Boundless products such as Capio II, Viewpoint(R), ADDS, VT and Dorio give appliance-like access to Windows applications, as well as older "legacy" applications, running on mainframes, mid-range, and Unix systems. Its key customers include Lucent Technologies, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , NCR (NCR Corporation, Dayton, OH, www.ncr.com) A technology company specializing in financial terminal transactions, retail systems and data warehousing. Until the late 1990s, NCR was heavily invested in the hardware side of the industry, known worldwide as a major manufacturer of computers , Compaq Computer, Hewlett-Packard and Nokia, as well as extensive distribution and VAR partners. The company is based in Hauppauge, New York Hauppauge (pronounced /hɔpɔg/) is a hamlet in the Town of Islip and the Town of Smithtown in Suffolk County, New York, United States. , with European offices in the Netherlands and sales, support and distribution centers throughout the world. Boundless Technologies is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boundless Corporation (AMEX:BND). About Boundless Corporation Boundless Corporation is a global technology company composed of three subsidiaries: the aforementioned Boundless Technologies, Inc., Boundless Manufacturing Services and Merinta. Boundless Manufacturing Services (www.boundless.com/manufacturing) is an emerging EMS company providing build-to-order (BTO BTO British Trust for Ornithology BTO Business Technology Optimization BTO Bachman Turner Overdrive (band) BTO Business Transformation Outsourcing BTO Build-Transfer-Operate BTO Brutto (German: Gross [quantity]) ) manufacturing as well as complete end-to-end solutions from design through product end-of-life to its customers. Headquartered in Hauppauge, New York Boundless offers in-house engineering expertise and an extensive design library to significantly decrease time-to-market for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and customers. Core competencies include state-of-the-art ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9002 manufacturing facilities in New York and Florida, build-to-order, same day shipping and customer specific customizations. Boundless also provides a full suite of post-manufacturing services including depot warranty repair, call center operations, and logistics. Merinta, Inc. (www.merinta.com), which is headquartered in Austin, TX, is a premier provider of enabling software and technologies for Internet Appliances (IA). The iBrow(TM) Solution of software and services is positioned to offer end-users an easy, enjoyable and visually rich Internet browsing experience while providing companies with a revolutionary way to market and grow online business. The iBrow Solution is hardware and O/S independent and is the most flexible IA platform on the market. The iBrow Solution also features remote management software that allows for the end-user interface and content to be upgraded as needed. For more information, visit the Boundless Corporation web site at http://www.boundless.com, or call 1/800-231-5445. Editors: All company/product names and service marks may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Except of the historical information herein, the matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing product demand, the impact of competitive products and pricing, changing economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company's most recent annual report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. See us at Citrix Solutions Summit 2001 Product Exhibition -- Booth No. 4 Presentation: "Sharpen Up With Boundless Technologies"-- 1/31/01 3:20-3:45 Solutions Theater |
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