Compatible Systems Ships First Windows 98 VPN Client; IPSec-Compliant Software Extends Industry-Leading VPN Line.BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 1998--Compatible Systems Corp. today announced that it has added Windows 98(TM) client software to its IntraPort(TM) family of 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. Access Servers. The new Windows 98 client software joins existing clients for Windows 95(TM), 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. (TM), Linux and MacOS to provide the widest range of client support of any Virtual Private Networking (VPN) vendor. "We are focused on making VPN work within the customer's present networking infrastructure," said Matt McConnell, 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. of Compatible Systems Corp. "We now support all major mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings platforms. This means that our customers can apply our VPN technology without altering the working environments their telecommuters and road warriors feel most comfortable using." VPN technology allows companies to construct private data networks using the public Internet as a secure wide-area backbone. By deploying VPNs, IT managers can realize savings of up to 80% on long distance and other telco charges, eliminate administration-intensive remote access servers and modem banks and outsource many user support functions to 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. (ISPs). The IntraPort family from Compatible Systems is a complete line of VPN Access Servers for small offices, branch offices and enterprises. The company also offers a line of VPN Branch Office Routers. The IntraPort VPN Access Servers include unlimited user licenses to all client platforms. Owners of IntraPort VPN can add the new clients to their remote access mix through simple software downloads from the Compatible Systems Web site (www.compatible.com). The IntraPort Family The IntraPort family of VPN Access Servers provides Internet-based remote access and LAN-to-LAN solutions ranging in size from eight simultaneous tunnels to more than 2,000 simultaneous tunnels. All IntraPort products feature: -- Leading-edge IPSec tunneling for 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 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. network protocols -- Integrated VPN routing with RIP, RIP2 and OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) A routing protocol that determines the best path for routing IP traffic over a TCP/IP network based on distance between nodes and several quality parameters. support -- Three encryption levels including Triple DES -- Unlimited-user license for clients Compatible Systems Compatible Systems Corp. designs, manufactures, and markets products for Virtual Private Networking (VPN), Internet access and ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. sites. With more than a decade of internetworking experience, Compatible Systems products play vital roles in thousands of networks worldwide. For more information, contact Compatible Systems Corp. at P.O. Box 17220, Boulder, CO 80308 or by phone at 800/356-0283 or 303/444-9532. The company's World Wide Web server is http://www.compatible.com. Note to Editors: IntraPort is a trademark of Compatible Systems Corp. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corp. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are owned by their respective holders.
CONTACT: Compatible Systems Corp.
Tom Ferrell, 800/356-0283 or 303/444-9532
tferrell@compatible.com
or
Simon/McGarry Public Relations
Danelle White, 650/596-5880 x4271
dwhite@shandwick.com
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