Connectware announces PhoneWorks ISDN; low-cost phone system that provides high-speed ISDN communications access.RICHARDSON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 1996--Connectware Inc., an AMP company, Tuesday introduced PhoneWorks ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. , a range of hardware/software systems that deliver the high-speed advantages of ISDN communications connectivity to PCs and PC-compatible laptops. PhoneWorks ISDN provides a low-cost, complete solution for telecommuters, corporate travelers, small office/home office See SOHO. workers, or the residential ISDN user needing ISDN communications. PhoneWorks ISDN integrates voice, data, fax, and high-speed Internet See broadband. access. PhoneWorks ISDN will be demonstrated at the Connectware Booth, No. 1675, at the Computer Telephony See CTI, VoIP and IP telephony. Computer Telephony - Computer Telephone Integration Exposition, Los Angeles Convention Center The Los Angeles Convention Center (abbreviated LACC) is a convention center in downtown Los Angeles. The LACC hosts annual events such as the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, and was best known to video games fans as host to E3 until its cessation in 2006. , March 12-14. "ISDN meets a growing need for faster communications for the approximately 27 million Americans who work from home at least part-time," said Tim Sullivan, 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 Connectware. "We've progressed quickly from simple e-mail and small file transfers to the bandwidth-intensive applications of desktop publishing desktop publishing, system for producing printed materials that consists of a personal computer or computer workstation, a high-resolution printer (usually a laser printer), and a computer program that allows the user to select from a variety of type fonts and sizes, , and multimedia audio and video. "With PhoneWorks ISDN, a user can move data up to four times faster than with an analog modem A common device that converts the computer's digital pulses to tones that can be carried over analog telephone lines. See modem. and this not only saves time, but also cuts long-distance costs," said Sullivan. With a single phone line, PhoneWorks ISDN provides a complete telecommunications package with the added benefit of high-speed ISDN. Features include facsimile and voice communications, data communications data communications, application of telecommunications technology to the problem of transmitting data, especially to, from, or between computers. In popular usage, it is said that data communications make it possible for one computer to "talk" with another. , conferencing capabilities, intelligent call control and a speaker/microphone for MCI-compatible stereo sound. PhoneWorks ISDN bundles all of these functions into one, easy-to-install, easy-to-operate communications system. "PhoneWorks ISDN builds on the application success of PhoneWorks 28.8 (introduced in November 1995), but gives the user the option to move higher up the speed ramp," said Ed Tagg, vice president, communication products division of Connectware. "With PhoneWorks ISDN, Connectware has taken the aggressive step of offering the first external 2B-ISDN (Broadband-ISDN) A framework for advanced telecommunications from the ITU. Introduced in 1988 as an extension to ISDN, it was designed to provide a blueprint to integrate data, voice and video in the 21st century. upgrade solution for the PC with an anticipated street price under $200. The door has now been opened for low-cost ISDN user access," he continued. Coincidentally, Dan Kegel, senior programmer at Activision and advocate of ISDN, said in the article "ISDN, Phone Home" in Interactive Week magazine (Jan. 15, 1996), "Terminal adapters (ISDN modems) will become quite popular when they hit $200; they will wipe out modems when they hit $75." PhoneWorks ISDN is a complete ISDN upgrade solution. No additional software or hardware is required. Included in the system are the following features: -0- Connectware "800" On-line Install and Registration Service An install and registration program guides the user through the implementation and ordering of the ISDN service. Enhanced Dialer & Directory An enhanced Windows-based dialer and directory allows the user to optimize the voice and data dial up facilities of the ISDN. Headset and Boom Mike Each system is supplied with a high-quality headset and boom mike to take full advantage of the ISDN digital voice clarity. PhoneWorks ISDN will be available in six configurations thereby providing the largest range of connectivity options available to ISDN users today. -0- Name Product Date MSRP PhoneWorks ISDN To Go! PCMCIA with ISDN 1Q 1996 $389 PhoneWorks ISDN+ To Go! PCMCIA/ISDN (a) 1Q 1996 $619 PhoneWorks ISDN Ext External connection with ISDN 2Q 1996 $239 PhoneWorks Ext+ External/ISDN (a) 2Q 1996 $469 PhoneWorks ISDN ISA ISA board with ISDN 2Q 1996 $389 PhoneWorks ISDN ISA+ ISA board/ISDN (a) 2Q 1996 $469 (a) With 28.8 fax/data/voice capability PhoneWorks ISDN has built in NT-1 functionality and connects directly to the carrier provided RJ45 "U" loop wall jack interface. The Phone Works ISDN portfolio offers a full range of options, including 128kb/s ML-PPP ML-PPP Multi-Link Point-To-Point Protocol , V.34 Fax Modem emulation and POTS (plain old telephone service) interfacing. These emulation features allow the user to originate a data or fax transmission over the ISDN with reception at a non-ISDN analog facility. All products are bundled with hardware and software to provide digital voice and data facilities on all configurations. Connectware, Richardson, was founded in September 1993 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMP Incorporated in Harrisburg, Pa. Connectware is an emerging leader in multimedia and advanced networking technologies. The company's technology focus addresses not only today's traditional LANs, but also the convergence of LANs and WANs through Asynchronous Transfer Mode See ATM. (communications) Asynchronous Transfer Mode - (ATM, or "fast packet") A method for the dynamic allocation of bandwidth using a fixed-size packet (called a cell). See also ATM Forum, Wideband ATM. ATM acronyms. Indiana acronyms. (ATM) workstation interfaces and network switches. Connectware provides communication integration through software and hardware offerings, imaging/video solutions to the desktop and custom software applications development. Connectware has sales and marketing offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Product development is conducted in Texas, California, Pennsylvania, North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. , Florida and India. AMP is the world's leading supplier of connectors and interconnection systems, serving customers around the world in a wide range of markets from consumer goods consumer goods Any tangible commodity purchased by households to satisfy their wants and needs. Consumer goods may be durable or nondurable. Durable goods (e.g., autos, furniture, and appliances) have a significant life span, often defined as three years or more, and to communications and computer systems. Employing more than 40,000 people in 200 facilities in the United States and 39 other countries, the company had a record $5.2 billion sales in 1995. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Connectware and PhoneWorks are trademarks. AMP is a registered trademark. All other product or service names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Connectware Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. 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