Canon U.S.A. and NETAPHOR SOFTWARE INC. Announce Licensing of MetaConsole Network Device Management Technology for Canon's imageRUNNER Series.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers NetWorld Interop 2000 LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2000 Canon U.S.A. Inc. and NETAPHOR SOFTWARE INC. Tuesday announced an agreement through which NETAPHOR will license its MetaConsole technology to Canon U.S.A. for use with Canon's imageRUNNER series of networked multifunction imaging systems. By licensing MetaConsole, Canon imageRUNNER devices will adopt the only technology enabling single "snap-in" integration with multiple management consoles A terminal or workstation used to monitor and control a network. See Microsoft Management Console. on multiple 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. platforms, using one consistent interface. The first offering from the licensing agreement will provide a snap-in for Canon imageRUNNER devices to be accessed and managed remotely by Microsoft Management Console A Windows NT/2000 feature that provides a common environment for running management software from Microsoft and third parties. Any type of administration service such as network management, antivirus management, disk management and authentication can be created as a Microsoft Management (MMC See MultiMediaCard and Microsoft Management Console. ). Other management consoles supported by Java-based MetaConsole are HP OpenView HP OpenView was a Hewlett Packard product range consisting of an extensive portfolio of network and systems management products. In 2007 the entire HP OpenView portfolio was rebranded under the strengthened HP Software name. , Tivoli Enterprise, and Novell ConsoleOne. Developed for cost-effective management of networked digital copiers, multifunction systems, printers, routers, hubs, Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. NT servers and factory floor devices, MetaConsole is based on a paradigm of optimal design and code reuse Code reuse, also called software reuse, is the use of existing software, or software knowledge, to build new software. Ad hoc reuse has been practiced from the earliest days of programming. Programmers have always reused sections of code, templates, functions, and procedures. . Snap-ins share a large core of modules, and any individual snap-in requires relatively little code specific to the device and platform. "MetaConsole will provide us with a robust and flexible management option for our customers utilizing Microsoft Management Console," said Dennis Amorosano, assistant director, copier and networked office systems division, Canon U.S.A. Imaging Systems Group. "It will enable network administrators to manage their imageRUNNER series devices through an interface consistent with other Microsoft Management Console functions." "We are extremely excited about our relationship with Canon U.S.A.," said Lorraine Barrett Lorraine Barrett (b. 18 March 1950) is a Labour Co-operative Member of the Welsh Assembly for Cardiff South and Penarth. Background Barrett was born in Ynyshir, Rhondda to Rosina and Donald Booth, a retired coalminer, and went to Porth County School for Girls. , NETAPHOR's vice president of product development. "Through this relationship, we are confident that we can streamline the administration associated with network-connected devices in an even more versatile and secure manner." MetaConsole snap-ins for Canon imageRUNNER devices and Microsoft Management Console will be available in the second quarter of 2000 from all authorized Canon U.S.A. dealers and subsidiaries. About NETAPHOR SOFTWARE Founded in 1997, NETAPHOR SOFTWARE offers a wide range of software development expertise, with extensive accomplishments in some of today's most rapidly evolving technologies. The company's product line includes MetaConsole(TM) snap-ins for network device management, Cyberons(TM) software development tools, and custom solutions for networking factory automation and embedded systems Embedded systems Computer systems that cannot be programmed by the user because they are preprogrammed for a specific task and are buried within the equipment they serve. . NETAPHOR prides itself on fully understanding the needs of its customers, which include Canon U.S.A., IndX Software Corp. and Toshiba America Business Solutions Inc. For further information, visit http://www.netaphor.com, or see MetaConsole in action at NETAPHOR's booth in the Microsoft Partner Pavilion at NetWorld+Interop Spring 2000. About Canon U.S.A. Canon U.S.A. is an industry leader in professional and consumer imaging solutions and, through its parent company, Canon Inc., is a top patent-holder of imaging technologies. The company's comprehensive product line includes networked multifunction devices; digital and analog copiers (color and black and white); printers, scanners, image filing systems, and facsimile machines; camcorders, cameras and lenses; and semiconductor, broadcast and medical equipment. Canon employs 12,000 people at more than 30 facilities throughout North, Central and South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and the Caribbean. Note to Editors: All referenced product names are trademarks of their respective owners. |
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