Boundless Technologies Offers Low Cost Site Licensing for SAM Thin-Client Management Software.Business/Technology Editors HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 26, 2001 New licensing structure enables users to take full advantage of the thin client's low total cost of ownership Boundless Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of thin clients and 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. ), announced today that it has simplified the licensing procedure for its Simple Administrator & Manager (SAM(TM)) thin-client management software. Boundless customers will now be able to easily and inexpensively purchase a single site license for the SAM software. The new site licensing structure furthers the low total cost of ownership by eliminating the need for and costs associated with purchasing incremental add-on user licenses as new thin clients are added. "Boundless' unique SAM software maximizes the benefits of the thin-client concept, allowing administrators to manage, configure and perform upgrades on our Capio(TM) & Capio II Windows(R)-based Terminals (WBTs) from one central location, thus reducing time consuming visits to administer individual desktops," said Michael Oliva, Managing Director of Boundless Technologies, Inc. "Reducing the total cost of ownership is the theory behind server centric computing; by moving to a simple and inexpensive site license structure, we've not only made licensing a less complicated procedure, but less costly for our customers. In addition, Boundless is now offering a $75 limited time rebate which makes the SAM software pricing even more attractive, reducing the final cost to the customer to $25. Robust administrative controls and low site license pricing set SAM apart from other thin-client utility tools available and make it one of the best management tools in the marketplace today." End-users can obtain their rebate at www.boundless.com/sam2. Boundless' SAM software provides administrators with full remote management capabilities including the ability to perform device diagnostics, schedule automatic software updates, set BIOS parameters, change network settings, and monitor and modify Capio II configurations. SAM can be used with Microsoft NT(R) 4.0 Server, 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. 4.0 Workstation, Windows NT Terminal Server Edition, and Windows 2000 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. . "Boundless' administrative management software was instrumental in our decision to purchase their Capio II WBTs," said Joe Cron, Assistant Vice President of Systems and Networks at CHD CHD coronary heart disease. ChD abbr. Latin Chirurgiae Doctor (Doctor of Surgery) CHD, n.pr See disease, coronary heart. CHD canine hip dysplasia. Meridian Healthcare, a leading provider of employee-sponsored healthcare services. "This tool has allowed our IT staff to make changes to firmware and configurations without traveling to the end user location, saving us countless time and money." Glenn Grossman, Director of Network Technology and Technical Support Services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services at 2b Technologies, Inc., a software developer and ASP for visitor management services added, "While we don't need to worry frequently about our Capio II thin clients, the SAM software saves valuable time when troubleshooting problems. We use the software at larger ASP customer sites to reduce support costs and end user frustration. The software allows us to service the thin clients to provide comprehensive support to our customers. We find the Capio II thin client very reliable and the support from Boundless top notch. Using Boundless products has allowed us to deploy our software effectively and without worry." About Capio II and SAM 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 See GUI. incorporating Explorer-like Windows adds to SAM's ease of use. Both the Capio II WBT and SAM offer end users the low 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. benefits inherent to server-based computing Refers to applications that run in a server. Also known as "thin client computing," it may refer to a browser-based environment that uses a Web browser as the client with all applications running on a Web server on the Internet or in an intranet on the LAN. . For more information on any of Boundless' thin-client hardware or software products visit http://www.boundless.com/bti or call 1 800 231 5445, extension 7888. 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, Inc. 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. Merinta (www.merinta.com), headquartered in Austin, Texas, is a leading provider of software infrastructure and services that enable Internet Appliances to deliver a Better-than-PCT Internet experience. The iBrow(TM) solution provides completely customizable client and centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. client management software and services for Consumer Electronics, PC Manufacturers and technology providers to growing vertical markets. 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. |
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