Cardinal Technologies Ships First External Voice Modems to Carry "Designed for Windows 95" Logo.LANCASTER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 1996--Cardinal Technologies announced today that its MVP (Multimedia Video Processor) A high-speed DSP chip from Texas Instruments, introduced in 1994. Officially introduced as the TMS320C80, it combines RISC technology with the functionality of four DSPs on one chip. 288XV Fax Modem fax modem n. A modem that sends and receives fax transmissions. with Voicemail has received Microsoft Corp.'s official designation as compatible with the 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. . The MVP288XV is now shipping with the "Designed for Windows 95" logo on its packaging. In order to qualify for the official designation, Cardinal Technologies submitted its modem shortly after first shipping it for an extensive series of tests administered at Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs) A Microsoft facility that provides testing services for hardware and drivers for compliance with its operating systems. WHQL administers various logos that compliant vendors may reprint on their packages. ) in Redmond, Wash. "The continuing support of modem manufacturers such as Cardinal Technologies for the Plug and Play initiative will help facilitate easier integration between PC hardware and operating system software," said Suzi Davidson, product manager at Microsoft. 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. Kail kail: see kale. Krall, product manager at Cardinal, "There is a decided consumer preference for products that bear the `Designed for Windows 95' logo. Consumers realize that Plug and Play under Windows 95 eliminates set-up hassles and they now expect this level of convenience." Cardinal was one of only two modem manufacturers to demonstrate compatibility with the Windows 95 Plug and Play initiative at the spectacular Windows 95 launch event in Redmond on Aug. 24. Securing the "Designed for Windows 95" logo requires support for the Plug and Play initiative, which effectively eliminates the need for users to set up dip switches and jumpers. Plug and Play automatically recognizes installation requirements for add-on hardware and properly configures a Cardinal modem to work seamlessly within the user's system. "The Designed for Windows 95 designation represents an important milestone in the development of quality communications solutions that are easy to use," said Jim Jonez, Cardinal's director of product marketing. "We are now ranked in the Top Five of modem manufacturers and will continue to provide leading-edge products for the small office/home office See SOHO. market." The company is the only modem manufacturer shipping internal and external voice modem products that support the VoiceView(R)-based file transfer capabilities under Windows 95. In addition, Cardinal's modems work with other Windows 95 communications capabilities including built-in fax communications, Internet communications and data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. . Cardinal's complete product line is available at most major computer retailers and major mail order catalogs. Cardinal manufactures and markets a full line of modems, including internal, external and PC Card versions, available in both 28.8 and 14.4 Kbps models. Cardinal's latest voice-capable modems are designed for Windows 95 and are the first modems to support Plug and Play and voice applications, such as voicemail and VoiceView. Cardinal modems have received accolades from a number of computer industry publications, and have been recognized for their superior performance and value pricing For the strategic management concept, see . In public roads and transport, value pricing or road pricing is the practice of raising funds by charging users directly rather than via taxation. . To receive product information by fax or mail, customers can call (800)775-0899, x220. Cardinal Technologies, Inc. was founded in February 1987 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania Lancaster, is a city in the South Central part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is the county seat of Lancaster County. With a population of 55,351,[1] it is the 8th largest city in Pennsylvania, behind Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, Reading, and is a member of the Paul Allen Group of technology companies. The privately-held company designs, manufactures and markets advanced multimedia and communications PC products known world-wide for their superior price and performance advantage. Cardinal Technologies is headquartered at 1827 Freedom Road, Lancaster, PA 17601, Tel (717)293-3000, Fax (717)293-3055. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: Cardinal Technologies, Inc., Lancaster, Pa. Robin Palmer/Jim Jonez, 717/293-3000 |
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