Chase Research Delivers New PCI Multimodem Communications Card for Small Business.ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 1998--Chase Research introduced at Thinergy '98 a new PCI-RAS4 multi-modem card designed to integrate multiple 56K V.90 modem ports into NT servers. Small businesses can now simply, securely and cost-effectively install multiple modem channels into their office networks for remote access, Internet, and messaging applications. The card was introduced at Thinergy `98, the first global conference on thin-client/server computing, held in Orlando, Fla., September 1 - 3, 1998. Hosted by Citrix, Thinergy '98 educated end-users, resellers, and system integrators on best practices for developing, deploying and implementing solutions, applications and devices within thin-client/server computing environments. "We keep getting requests for an easy dial-in/dial-out solution that involves low maintenance and simple technology for small businesses," 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. Jeff Pack, President of Chase Research, Inc. "The PCI-RAS4 solves the problem at the lowest cost and service point - it's four easy-to-understand modems on a card," he added. PCI-RAS is compatible with Citrix WinFrame WinFrame was a multi-user version of Windows NT 3.51 which was fully repackaged by Citrix Systems. At this stage of the product development Citrix Systems licensed the Windows NT 3.51 base operating system from Microsoft. (R) and MetaFrame(TM) thin-client/server software, 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. , SCO UNIX An enhanced version of Unix System V Release 3.2 for Intel processors from SCO. In 1989, SCO Unix was introduced as a major upgrade to SCO XENIX with more security, networking and standards conformance. . PCI-RAS is backed by Chase's Lifetime Warranty. A Growing Market The growing interest in server-based remote access is described in a recent study by International Data Corp. (IDC) which observed this market is projected to grow by 45% this year. In addition, Gartner Group (company) Gartner Group - One of the biggest IT industry research firms. Address: Connecticut, USA. states by 2002, 45% of the most frequently accessed connections for business will still be made using analog modems. "Small businesses represent the fastest-growing customer segment today and have to look for simple and system administrator-less solutions to integrate remote access and messaging," said Pack. Pack notes the highest requests come from employees wanting to work from home or wanting "road access" to check email. "Chase Research's new PCI-RAS multi-modem card complements the robust remote computing capabilities of our WinFrame and MetaFrame for Workgroups software products," said Barry Davis Barry Davis (born September 15, 1943) is a former Australian rules footballer. Essendon career Recruited from Essendon High School and making his debut with Essendon Football Club in the VFL in 1961, Davis played off the half-back line and was quite a prolific player. , director of marketing alliance for Citrix. "Thin-client/server computing addresses customer needs for universal application access, without regard to user location or available bandwidth, in a very cost-effective and manageable way." PCI-RAS4 Feature Set The PCI-RAS4 card features 56Kbps V.90 standards on all four channels. It is also K56Flex, V.34bix, v.32 and V.22bix compatible. Data compression data compression Process of reducing the amount of data needed for storage or transmission of a given piece of information (text, graphics, video, sound, etc.), typically by use of encoding techniques. is achieved via V.42bis with V.42 error correction. Fax service is provided up to Group 3, Class 1. The host interface is a 32 bit PCI bus PCI bus - Peripheral Component Interconnect , plug and play compliant using a single interrupt per card with up to 8 cards per server. Driver support is available for Windows NT, Win9x and SCO UNIX as well as support for standard fax packages. Microsoft's Routing and RAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Remote Access Service) A Windows NT/2000 Server feature that allows remote users access to the network from their Windows laptops or desktops via modem. See RRAS and network access server. software is supported providing branch and small business with routing and remote access in one easy-to-manage service. Pricing and Availability Chase Research's PCI-RAS4 offers four remote dial-up modem channels on a PCI card that will plug into any open systems server. The PCI-RAS4 card is currently shipping in volume and is supported under Citrix WinFrame and MetaFrame server software, Microsoft's Windows NT, Windows 95, SCO Unix, BSDI BSDI - Berkeley Software Design, Inc. and Linux. An 8 port version of the card is due in Q4. The list price for a PCI-RAS4 is $1,195 and comes with a lifetime warranty. Product is available from distributors such as Tech Data (www.techdata.com) and catalogs such as South Hills Datacomm (www.shillsdata.com) For additional information visit www.chaser.com or contact the Chase Research sales team at 800-242-7387. About the Company Chase Research delivers affordable and approachable connectivity products for remote access. Starting with the first intelligent multiport serial cards in 1986, Chase has evolved that technology into remote access server products for NT, Citrix and UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). . Chase products are used in a variety of connectivity applications workgroup computing, retail systems and data acquisition. Chase's products include IP communication servers, multiport serial cards for NT RAS & SCO Unix and a unique line of SOHO Soho (sōhō`, sə–), district of Westminster, London, England, known for its continental restaurants. Once a fashionable quarter, it became popular among writers and artists in the 19th cent. & Frame Relay routers. Chase has offices in the U.S., England, Germany and China serving over 100 worldwide OEMs and distributors. Chase Research, Inc., 545 Marriott Drive, Suite 100, Nashville, TN, 37214, 800-242-7387, 615-872-0770, fax 615-872-0771, info@chaser.com, www.chaser.com. Media Inquiries, Slides, Demo products, Free stuff For further information, contact Jeff Pack at jeff@chaser.com or phone 800-242-7387, ext. 11 or Kristine Jacklin, S&S Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , kristine@sspr.com, or 847-291-1616. Electronic picture files of this product are available from jeff@chaser.com. Demo product available upon request.
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