Chipcom teams with Xylogics to deliver integrated communications server; New modules provide affordable and flexible access solutions to users of Chipcom's switching systems.SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sept. 7, 1995 -- Chipcom Corporation (Nasdaq/CHPM) today announced a technology agreement with Xylogics, Inc. (Nasdaq/XLGX) to deliver cost-effective, integrated, communications server See network access server, modem server, terminal server and communications controller. (operating system) Communications Server - IBM's rebranding of ACF. solutions to branch offices, telecommuters and other off-site users. The two companies have developed the Chipcom Communications Server Modules for Chipcom's ONline (TM) System Concentrator and ONcore? Switching System platforms. Based on Xylogics' Remote Annex 4000, the Communications Server Modules combine terminal server, dial-in remote access using modems or Integrated Services Digital Network Integrated services digital network (ISDN) A generic term referring to the integration of communications services transported over digital facilities such as wire pairs, coaxial cables, optical fibers, microwave radio, and satellites. (ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. ) terminal adapters, shared dial-out to on-line services and dial-up routing, all in a single module. The new Communications Server Modules use technology from the Chipcom OpenHub (TM) Program, which includes a carrier that supports any number of daughterboards or third-party products. It also provides a common interface to all Chipcom's intelligent switching systems Switching systems (communications) The assemblies of switching and control devices provided so that any station in a communications system may be connected as desired with any other station. , delivering consistent product functionality across the company's entire hub product line. "Our customers have been asking for a flexible, reliable, open and affordable solution to put the corporate network resources in the hands of their off-site users," said Cliff Sharin, product marketing manager at Chipcom. "By integrating Xylogics' server technology into Chipcom's ONline and ONcore Switching Systems, we're delivering an interoperable, manageable solution that adds significant functionality and value to a customer's enterprise network." 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. Grace Carr, vice president of North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. sales and worldwide marketing at Xylogics, "We are excited to announce the availability of our award-winning Remote Annex 4000 for Chipcom s ONline and ONcore Systems. The addition of Chipcom as our latest hub technology partner will also further broaden the range of superior products that will be now be available to our customer base." Available in 16- and 32-Port versions, the Chipcom Communications Server Modules provide multiprotocol terminal server support to connect users to 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). , Digital Equipment or 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) host machines. Chipcom's Communications Server Modules also support remote dial-in to IPX (Internetwork Packet EXchange) The network layer protocol in the NetWare operating system. Similar to the IP layer in TCP/IP, it contains a network address and allows messages to be routed to a different network or subnet. , TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. and Apple Remote Access networks, enabling remote users to access information resources connected to enterprise Local Area Networks ( LANs). The server software image can be loaded over the network from a host, another server or optional internal flash EPROMs. Chipcom's Communications Server Modules support multiple levels of security to prevent unauthorized users from gaining access to protected hosts or other services on the network. In addition, these modules support routing protocols, such as IPX, PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) The most popular method for transporting IP packets over a serial link between the user and the ISP. Developed in 1994 by the IETF and superseding the SLIP protocol, PPP establishes the session between the user's computer and the ISP using , SLIP or CSLIP (Compressed SLIP) A version of SLIP that compresses the data for transmission. CSLIP - Compressed SLIP , to provide dial IP LAN-to-LAN connections. IP users can also use active RIP protocols to communicate across LAN segments. Through a resident Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Data are passed from SNMP agents, which are hardware and/or software processes reporting activity in each network device (hub, router, bridge, etc. ) agent, the Communications Server Modules provide in-band monitoring and configuration control from any SNMP-compliant management application, including Chipcom's ONdemand (TM) Network Control System, and is supported on HP OpenView (UNIX and Windows), SunNet Manager and IBM NetView/6000. Availability and Pricing Chipcom's Communications Server Modules are scheduled to be available in 60 days at the following North American list prices: MODEL DESCRIPTION PRICE 5117C-XS 16-Port ONline Communications Server Module $3,895 5133C-XS 32-Port ONline Communications Server Module $4,995 6117C-XS 16-Port ONcore Communications Server Module $4,395 6133C-XS 32-Port ONcore Communications Server Module $6,395 Xylogics, headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts, with offices in the UK, France, Germany, and the Far East, offers a complete line of award winning analog and ISDN remote access products that provide remote users and offices transparent access to corporate networking resources. Xylogics supplies network access products to all leading hub vendors, including Chipcom, as well as a number of other computer networking manufacturers. ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9001 certified, Xylogics sold over 525,000 ports in calendar year 1994 and is recognized by both IDC and In Stat as a market leader in the remote access space. Xylogics products are sold by 250+ resellers and distributors worldwide. Xylogics can be accessed electronically at sales@xylogics.com, or through Xylogics' home page on the World Wide Web at www.xylogics.com. Founded in 1983, Chipcom Corporation designs, manufactures, markets, and supports fault tolerant intelligent switching systems, including hub, internetworking and network management products, for remote site, campus and enterprise network computing environments. The Southborough, Mass. based company reported record revenue of $268 million for its 1994 fiscal year, ended December 31, a 67 percent increase over 1993. For the first six months of its 1995 fiscal year, ended July 1, Chipcom reported sales of $157.7 million. According to the market research firm Dataquest, Inc., Chipcom is the world's third largest supplier of intelligent hubs. Together with its resellers, Chipcom has a presence in more than 200 countries, and the company employs over 930 people worldwide. For the third consecutive year, Chipcom has been cited by Fortune magazine as one of the 100 fastest growing companies in America. The company's Home Page on the World Wide Web can be accessed at: http://www.chipcom.com. Chipcom has signed a definitive merger agreement with 3Com Corporation of Santa Clara, Calif., dated July 26, 1995. Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and approval by Chipcom's shareholders. The merger is scheduled to close in October. -0- Chipcom, the Chipcom logo and ONcore are registered trademarks and ONdemand, ONline and OpenHub are trademarks of Chipcom Corporation CONTACT: Chipcom Corp. John H. Ricciardone, 508/624-6840 jricciar@chipcom.com or Xylogics Inc. Gwyn Edwards, 617/272-8140, x376 gwyn@xylogics.com or Beaupre & Co. 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 Inc. Glen M. Zimmerman, 603/436-6690 gzimmer@beaupre.mv.com |
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