Cardinal Technology to License U.S. Robotics x2 56 Kbps Protocol; x2 56 Kbps Technology Continues to Gain Momentum.LANCASTER, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 1996--Cardinal Technologies today announced that it has entered into a Letter of Intent with U.S. Robotics (U.S. Robotics, Inc., Schaumburg, IL, www.usr.com) A modem manufacturer highly regarded for its quality products. The company manufactures its own chipsets (data pumps) and often leads with innovations. Its HST protocol was a high-speed, reliable protocol before V. to license the x2 protocol. This will allow Cardinal to deliver x2-compatible 56 Kbps modems to its customers. The 56 Kbps speed, nearly double the current 33.6 speeds, will boost downstream data delivery from sources such as the Internet and enhance corporate remote access for Cardinal customers over a standard telephone network. The x2 protocol will be the foundation of the 56 Kbps functionality that will be available on Cardinal's recently announced upgradable modems. These 33.6 Kbps modems will be upgradable to both 56 Kbps x2 and 128 Kbps ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. made possible by Cardinal's unique silicon and software solution. "We're pleased to offer our customers the x2 technology and become one of the first modem manufacturers to bring 56 Kbps speeds to market," said Kevin Doren, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Cardinal Technologies Inc. "With U.S. Robotics' strength in central site equipment, we're confident Cardinal customers will see the benefits of the 56 Kbps upgrade in their modems right away." The x2 technology has been embraced by more than 40 of the leading Internet and online service providers including America Online See AOL. , CompuServe, Prodigy, MCI (1) (Media Control Interface) A high-level programming interface from Microsoft and IBM for controlling multimedia devices. It provides commands and functions to open, play and close the device. (2) (Microwave Communications Inc. , Netcom, US West and 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) Global Network. All of these service providers plan to implement the x2 technology with a software download to their U.S. Robotics Total Control central site equipment which will enable users of 56 Kbps modems to gain significantly higher speeds while browsing the World Wide Web. "By licensing our x2 protocol, U.S. Robotics is leading the charge in making our 56 Kbps technology a standard in our industry," said Casey Cowell, chairman, chief executive officer and president, U.S. Robotics. "By allowing other modem manufacturers to license x2, we will make surfing the World Wide Web at 56 Kbps a typical experience for users everywhere." Both companies hope to finalize a definitive agreement in the next 30 days. No details of the agreement will be made public. Cardinal Technologies Inc. manufactures modems and ISDN adapters for computers, which allow people to communicate and access information. Cardinal's world class products continue to receive the highest industry awards for superior performance and value. The privately-held company was founded in 1987 in Lancaster, Pa. and is a member of the Paul Allen
Paul Gardner Allen (born January 21, 1953 in Seattle, Washington) is an American entrepreneur. With Bill Gates, he formed Microsoft. Group of technology companies. For further information, customers can contact Cardinal by phone at 800/775-0899, ext. 2401, faxback service at 800/770-4864, or visit our web site at http://www.cardtech.com. Cardinal Technologies Inc. 1827 Freedom Road Lancaster, Pa. 17601 U.S.A. Telephone: 717/293-3000 Email: info@cardtech.com U.S. Robotics is one of the world's leading suppliers of products and systems that provide access to information. The company designs, manufactures, markets and supports remote access servers, enterprise communications systems, desktop/mobile client products and modems and telephony products that connect computers and other equipment over analog, digital and switched cellular networks, enabling users to gain access to, manage and share data, fax and voice information. Its customers include Internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. , regional Bell operating companies The Regional Bell Operating Companies (RBOC) are the result of the U.S. Department of Justice antitrust suit against American Telephone & Telegraph. History , inter-exchange carriers and a wide range of other large and small businesses, institutions and individuals. CONTACT: Cardinal Technologies Beverly King, 717/293-3013 beverlyk@cardtech.com or Brodeur Porter Novelli Porter Novelli International is a leading, global PR and lobbying firm. It is part of the Omnicom Group of advertising and marketing companies, the world's largest advertising conglomerate. The following article on Porter Novelli was obtained from "Sourcewatch. Blake Stowell or Mark Molzen, 801/765-1500 bstowell@brodeur.com or mmolzen@brodeur.com or U.S. Robotics Karen J. Novak, 847/982-5244 |
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