Castelle Announces FaxPress 6.0 PRO; Latest Fax-Management Software Simplifies Integration of Fax Communication Into a Unified Messaging Environment.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 1999-- Castelle (Nasdaq:CSTL CSTL Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory CSTL Clinical Study Team Leader ) today announced the release of FaxPress(TM) 6.0 PRO software for its FaxPress brand of fax server network appliances. One of the key FaxPress 6.0 PRO elements is the simplified integration of fax into a unified messaging Having access to e-mail, voice mail and faxes via a common computer application or by telephone. For example, unified messaging may send faxes and digitized voice mail to a mail server that turns them into e-mail attachments. environment. Now, all Castelle fax servers shipped with FaxPress 6.0 PRO software include an e-mail/fax server interface that allows customers to easily add fax to their e-mail systems. With this capability, users of many popular e-mail systems can send and receive faxes directly from their existing e-mail application. To further enhance integration into a corporate communication infrastructure, FaxPress 6.0 PRO can use contact information from corporate contact databases via an ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. interface, and use MS Exchange/Outlook phone books and contact lists via MAPI (Mail API) A programming interface from Microsoft that enables a client application to send to and receive mail from Exchange Server or a Microsoft Mail (MS Mail) messaging system. Microsoft applications such as Outlook, the Exchange client and Microsoft Schedule use MAPI. as its fax phone book. Boris Elpiner, Castelle Director of Worldwide Marketing said, "We are responding to the needs of our customers who would like fax to become an integral part of their e-mail systems. By including e-mail interfaces with FaxPress 6.0 PRO, Castelle continues to focus on and deliver ease-of-use to our customers." FaxPress 6.0 PRO also enhances functionality of FaxPress servers in several key areas such as tighter integration with 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. and Novell network A LAN controlled by one of Novell's NetWare operating systems. See NetWare. 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. , simplified Internet faxing, fax broadcast with MS Word Fax/Mail Merge, archiving of sent and received faxes, and other features designed to simplify integration of fax communications into a corporate communication environment. Simplicity, reliability and aggressive pricing make FaxPress servers an ideal choice for both small businesses and large enterprises. Castelle also announced a major enhancement to an information-on-demand FaxPress companion product, InfoPress. Please see separate release for details. Exchange Direct brings fax to Microsoft Outlook users FaxPress 6.0 PRO includes the Exchange Direct package designed for easy integration of fax communication with MS Outlook and Exchange. A unique feature of Exchange Direct is that it offloads fax processing from the Exchange server, while maintaining seamless integration with the Outlook client. Enhances Integration with GroupWise and other SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet and part of the TCP/IP protocol suite, as defined by IETF RFC 2821. SMTP defines the message format and the message transfer agent (MTA), which stores and forwards the mail. compatible e-mail systems FaxPress 6.0 PRO offers an improved Simple Messaging Transport Protocol (SMTP) gateway for intelligent load balancing when multiple FaxPress units are used for broadcast-fax jobs. For easier GroupWise document management, FaxPress 6.0 PRO now includes cumulative activity statistics, email and fax transaction logs and error-notification emailing. The Castelle SMTP fax/email gateway supports any SMTP compatible e-mail system. Enhanced Integration with MS Windows NT and Windows 2000 FaxPress 6.0 PRO builds on FaxPress' already tight integration with Microsoft Windows NT based network. To ease user management FaxPress now provides Active Directory Service (ADSI (Active Directory Services Interface) A programming interface from Microsoft for accessing the Microsoft Active Directory (Windows 2000), the directory within Exchange and other directories via providers. ) based user data base synchronization. FaxPress 6.0 PRO is fully compatible with the current beta version of Windows 2000. Support for SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. simplifies the installation of the client software in the Windows NT environment. Support for Novell NetWare 5 IP, ZENworks, and Single Sign-On FaxPress 6.0 PRO incorporates several new features specifically designed for users of Novell NetWare networks. FaxPress 6.0 PRO provides native support for NetWare 5 with Internet Protocol (IP) and takes advantage of several new Novell Directory Services See NDS. (R) (NDS See eDirectory. NDS - Netware Directory Services (TM)) features. FaxPress 6.0 PRO provides a Single Sign-on capability that eliminates the need for users to juggle multiple passwords. With SSO See single sign-on and CSO. SSO - single sign-on administrators can manage FaxPress user databases with Novell NDS tools. FaxPress 6.0 PRO saves users and managers from implementing costly, time-consuming and unnecessary configuration steps. Network administrators can easily distribute the FaxPress client software utilizing ZENworks. Adds User-friendly Phone-book Linking to any Personal or Company Databases FaxPress 6.0 PRO interfaces are expanded to include ODBC phone-book support--which allows users to easily access any ODBC data source as a FaxPress phone book. Such databases include Microsoft (MSFT MSFT Microsoft (stock symbol) MSFT Movimento Sociale Fiamma Tricolore (Italy) MSFT Multi-Stage Fitness Test MSFT Master of Science in Family Therapy MSFT Macalester Students for Fair Trade ) Structured Query Language See SQL. Structured Query Language - SQL (SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. ) server databases, MSFT Access files, MSFT Excel spreadsheets, FoxPro and dBase and others. Easily Archives to ODBC Database Formats A new feature called Fax Archive Service allows archiving and maintenance of all faxes and transaction logs within any ODBC compatible database. For centralized storage and access, Fax Archive Service can even manage multiple FaxPress units into a single database file. Additionally, Fax Archive Service allows administrators to work with users to easily choose between an online or a backup mode for fax archiving. In online-archive mode, faxes are moved to a database that is quickly available for viewing, filtering and searching. Backup-archive mode takes data offline for long-term information storage. Service and Support Castelle offers, free of charge, hardware support, software upgrades and technical assistance for 60 days after purchase as well as a one-year hardware warranty. Additional information is available for extended support programs. Compatibility FaxPress 6.0 PRO will support all current and new FaxPress hardware platforms. FaxPress 6.0 server is backward compatible with FaxPress 5.x clients and FaxPress 4.x clients. FaxMain 6.0 and other clients (all 6.0 Gateways) require the FaxPress 6.0 server. The following network file servers are supported: Novell 3.x server (Bindery A NetWare file used for security and accounting in the early NetWare 2.x and 3.x versions. The bindery pertained only to the server it resided in and contained the names and passwords of users authorized to log in to that server. ), Novell 4.x server (NDS), Novell 5 server (NDS), Windows(R) NT 4.0 (workstation or server) and Windows 2000. Pricing and Availability FaxPress 6.0 PRO is included free of charge with new purchases of FaxPress 3500 and 5000. Customers purchasing FaxPress 1500 and FaxPress OfficeConnect can upgrade to FaxPress 6.0 PRO for $495. A 30-day evaluation version of the FaxPress 6.0 PRO software is included on the FaxPress 6.0 CD. Existing FaxPress OfficeConnect, 1500N, 3500 and 5000 servers can be upgraded to FaxPress 6.0 PRO. Castelle offers generous trade-in allowances for older FaxPress systems. Customers need to contact Castelle for details. About Castelle Founded in 1987, Castelle is one of the pioneers of network appliances and the developer of the highly successful FaxPress and LANpress families of network fax and print servers. FaxPress fax servers, designed for Microsoft Windows NT and Novell NetWare networks, allow integration of fax into a unified messaging environment. Castelle's LANpress family of multi-protocol print servers allows simple integration of printers into local area networks, and is compatible with industry leading administration software from HP. The ease-of-use, reliability and cost effectiveness of Castelle products appeals to both Enterprise and small companies alike. Castelle products are available through a worldwide network of distributors, value-added resellers, e-commerce retailers, and systems integrators. Castelle is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. and can be reached at 800/289-7555, 408/496-0474, fax 408/496-0502 or www.castelle.com. FaxPress is a trademark or registered trademark of Castelle. All other products and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This release as it relates to revenues and other company matters, contains forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Investors are directed to the Risk Factors section and other information contained in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete description of the risks and uncertainties relating to the material in this release as well as to other aspects of the company's business. |
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