Celestix Networks Named Finalist in Best of COMDEX Awards for the new Taurus Server Appliance.Business Editors & High Tech Writers FREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 2001 Easy to Use, Multi-Function Business Appliance for the Small & Growing Business Wins Finalist Nomination for 'Best Networking Hardware' Celestix Networks, Inc., the premier developer of network appliances, proudly announces that it has been named a finalist in the "BEST OF COMDEX The former, premier computer trade show in the U.S. Although it grew into an end user event, it was originally created for dealers and distributors (it was the COMputer Dealers EXposition). " Fall 2001 Awards! Taurus(TM) Server Appliance A self-contained computer system specialized for network use. Its applications are pre-installed, and access to setup and configuration is via a Web browser. Server appliances may provide a single application or several applications; for example, a single device may provide file server, , the all-in-one networking solution for the small to midsize business, won Celestix Networks a finalist nomination for "Best Networking Hardware Networking hardware typically refers to equipment facilitating the use of a computer network. Typically, this includes routers, switches, access points, network interface cards and other related hardware. " by the Network World Magazine editors/judges. Celestix Networks was one of three finalists in this category and the only server appliance to win the finalist distinction. The Best of COMDEX Awards recognize the most innovative products and technologies introduced during COMDEX Fall 2001. Nearly 400 entries were submitted prior to and during the event. Senior editors from the IT industry's leading publications (CIO CIO: see American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. (Chief Information Officer) The executive officer in charge of information processing in an organization. , Computerworld, InfoWorld, Network World and PC World) judged and honored the most noteworthy IT products. Celestix Networks was honored to be selected by such a prestigious group. "With so many server options on the market, it is truly an honor to have our newest network server appliance, the Taurus(TM), recognized as one of the best," said Yong Thye, President of Celestix Networks. Continuing in Celestix tradition, the new Taurus(TM) Server Appliance is easy to install and deploy. The average user can have the network up and running in about 15 minutes. Installation is as easy as flipping through the LCD menus and answering a few questions. Server can be managed locally or remotely with any web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. . Weighing in at just 7 lbs., the Taurus(TM) Server Appliance offers no compromise on functionality and scalability, and provides optimum efficiency at a lower price than traditional servers. At a starting price starting price n (COMM) → precio inicial starting price n → prix initial starting price start n (at auction of only $1599, up to 250 users have integrated file and peripheral sharing, high-speed Internet See broadband. access, email, scheduled back-up, VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. and secure firewall, anti-virus engine, Intranet and Wireless Networking See wireless network. (802.11b) capabilities. Standard with built-in networking software  This article is written like a personal reflection or and may require .Please [ improve this article] by rewriting this article in an . and optimized applications and is more customizable (Internal PCI card A circuit board that plugs into the computer's PCI bus and contains the control electronics for a peripheral device. Starting in the latter half of the 1990s, PCI became very popular. See PCI. ), the Taurus(TM) supplies up to 512 MB RAM, 40-GB of Internal storage- making it a much stronger application platform (up to 1.2 GHz), is built on a robust customized Linux OS, compatible with all PC 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. including Windows for Workgroup, Windows 95/98/ME/2000, and Windows NT. It is also compatible with Apple MacOS, Linux and Unix and no per-user software licenses required. For more information, contact Celestix by phone at 510.668.0700 x 256, email at sales@us.celestix.com or visit online at www.celestix.com. About Celestix Celestix Networks Inc. the premier developer of network appliances that are a complete ready-to deploy solutions that reduce product complexity and provide customers with less expensive, easy to deploy servers. Celestix focuses on developing specialized appliances that are co-developed with strategic partners to provide the best appliances and turnkey solutions to today's vertical markets. Founded in 1999, the company boasts a strong international presence, with offices in Germany and Singapore, and distribution in Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, China, the UK, Holland, Denmark, Italy, China, Brazil and Mexico. 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