Business Travelers Can Now Easily Log On From Anywhere Around the World.COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 1997-- Unique, new CompuServe Network Services software gives mobile workers speed-dial ease in connecting remotely. The ability to pick up email and other information effortlessly from anywhere around the world is now a reality. CompuServe Network Services recently introduced remote access software, Phone Access Look Up (PAL), which allows users to connect remotely to their corporate server and/or the Internet -- hassle-free. With PAL, many network managers have discovered they can increase staff productivity while eliminating the need to reconfigure the PC to connect remotely. PAL was also found to reduce phone, resource and software costs. With PAL, which runs on a Windows 95 operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. , CompuServe Network Services customers need only enter their current location or area code to access the local Point of Presence (POP) through CompuServe's global network, which is accessible from thousands of cities in 105 countries. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Tama Olver, chief information officer and vice president, information systems services, Amdahl, "Amdahl selected CompuServe Network Services as an alternative to developing our own infrastructure for TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. dial-in in the countries where we do business. With the PAL application, our mobile workforce is able to locate local access numbers and connect to the information and services they need at low cost and high convenience. PAL is just one more example of how CompuServe Network Services has provided Amdahl significant operational flexibility, reliability, and value for both internal communications  This article's grammar usage needs improvement. Please edit this article in accordance with Wikipedia's . and as a significant customer support application." "For users who are far away from the home office, nothing is more important than making a direct connection to the corporate local area network (LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. ) on the first try, to access their email or other important data," said Janel Crabtree, group manager, managed network services, CompuServe Network Services. "With PAL, what used to be a long, arduous process requiring programming a string of code, connecting to the CompuServe network is now as easy as the speed dial button on your telephone. Even the busiest of executives find the experience easy," she added. PAL software, which can be downloaded for free via the web, is available as a value-added service A value-added service (VAS) is a telecommunications industry term for non-core services or, in short, all services beyond standard voice calls and fax transmissions. to CompuServe Network Services' customers. The PAL database is continuously updated by CompuServe Network Services to ensure users have the most current local access numbers and other information to connect on their first attempt, anywhere, anytime. PAL provides users the capability of customizing the PAL interface to simulate the look and feel of their desktop systems. It also allows users to personalize their log in sequence for ease of use. The software also supports security features such as authentication (verification of user name and password). About CompuServe Network Services Established in 1982, CompuServe Network Services, a leading global network integrator, provides more than 1,250 companies with complete, fully integrated and managed Internet, Intranet, and Extranet connectivity solutions in 105 countries. A division of CompuServe, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :CSRV CSRV Civil Service Rifle Volunteers (British) CSRV Coates Spherical Rotary Valves ), CompuServe Network Services provides the network for CompuServe's CSi online service and SPRYNET direct Internet access See how to access the Internet. service. Additional information on CompuServe Network Services can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.compuserve.net . 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 "jbrumfield" and "ljacobson" in the e-mail addresses below. This symbol may not appear properly in some systems. CONTACT: CompuServe Network Services Janet Brumfield, 614/723-1060 jbrumfield@csi.compuserve.com or Miller Shandwick Technologies Lisa Jacobson, 617/351-4189 ljacobson@miller.shandwick.com |
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