DAZEL enhances mainframe and netware printing support; New output server release adds CD-ROM and file server output destinations; New system administrator GUI and enhanced express client interface.XPLOR (Xplor International, Torrance, CA, www.xplor.org) A membership organization founded in 1981 dedicated to enhancing the use of electronic document systems. With more than 2,000 organizations as members, benefits include newsletters, surveys, catalogs and conferences. , Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 1995--DAZEL Corporation today announced an enhanced version of the DAZEL Output Management System, the leading solution for generating output for production client/server applications. The DAZEL Output Server version 2.4, now available with new graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to (GUI (Graphical User Interface) A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. ), supports networked and non-networked printers through Mainframes, Novell NetWare (operating system, networking) Novell NetWare - Novell, Inc.'s proprietary networking operating system for the IBM PC. NetWare uses the IPX/SPX, NetBEUI or TCP/IP network protocols. It supports MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, OS/2, Macintosh and Unix clients. and PCs, and supports output to CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). and file servers. The DAZEL Express client version 1.2, also with new GUI, provides enhanced job tracking and queue management support. The support for additional output destinations allows customers to leverage their existing processes and systems infrastructure. "DAZEL Output Server 2.4 was designed to provide our customers the ability to utilize their existing investment in capital equipment, including printers, mainframes and other environments, whether these are network attached or locally attached Refers to disks, printers and other peripheral devices that are connected directly to a computer via USB or FireWire. Such devices may be designed for desktop use or portability. For example, a locally-attached, stationary hard drive may weigh three to five pounds, while one made for . Our customers also needed the flexibility to use DAZEL to output files to storage devices as well as to hardcopy," commented Robert Fabbio, founder and president, DAZEL Corporation. The DAZEL Output Server version 2.4 provides users with access to networked and non-networked printers via networked host systems, such as Mainframe, Novell NetWare server or PC. DAZEL Output Server 2.4 also allows users to output to new destinations including CD- ROM, magnetic tape, and file servers. The DAZEL Output Server version 2.4 provides additional output destinations and greater control of output processes and resources. New destinations complement existing printer, fax, e-mail and alphanumeric pager support. Extended output capabilities leverage existing systems and infrastructure LPR-out -- The LPR-out facility allows DAZEL to extend its current capabilities of printing to both networked and non-networked output destinations to include locally-attached printers connected to networked PCs, mainframe and Novell NetWare systems, regardless of DAZEL being installed on the client system. FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to Allows -- output jobs (files) to be output via FTP (File Transfer Protocol A communications protocol used to transmit files without loss of data. A file transfer protocol can handle all types of files including binary files and ASCII text files. See Kermit, Zmodem and FTP. ) to both local and remote hosts and output destinations, such as remote printers Digital Paging -- DAZEL now supports Digital paging in addition to existing Alphanumeric paging. Parallel-port connectivity support -- DAZEL now allows users to connect output devices via either serial or parallel connections. Enabled Document Storage DAZEL now supports document storage via the new File System capability that allows jobs (files) to be output to CD-ROM or magnetic tape, or transferred to a file server for storage electronically or on disk. New Graphical Interface DAZEL's new administrator graphical user interface (GUI) allows users to manage job, queues and logical destinations using a drag-and-drop interface, providing greater control and serviceability of output destinations and processes. The new DAZEL Output Server GUI complements the new DAZEL Express end-user GUI, providing for the first time both a system administrator GUI and an end-user GUI in an output management system. DAZEL Express client offers greater flexibility Interoperating with DAZEL Output Server 2.4, DAZEL's new Express client version 1.2 provides an easy-to-use, more intuitive end-user graphical interface for enhanced job tracking, including dynamic job status updates, and specification of job attributes (e.g. document groups and packages, delivery times and print format for documents going to both local and remote output destinations). With DAZEL Express 1.2, users can now fax via DAZEL or WinFax. DAZEL Express 1.2 also incorporates a new print image viewer, for enhanced viewing of output jobs, ensuring better output results. "Whereas some of the more recent print-only solutions have just begun to ship initial product, or will begin shipping next year, DAZEL's second generation product is available and in use now at Fortune 500 companies and with thousands of users. With this recent product announcement, we continue to deliver a full-featured product to meet customer and market demands, and maintain our leadership position in the output management market," continued Fabbio. Pricing and Availability The products announced today include the DAZEL Output Server version 2.4 for SunOS, Solaris, HP-UX HP's version of Unix that runs on its 9000 family. It is based on SVID and incorporates features from BSD Unix along with several HP innovations. (operating system) HP-UX - The version of Unix running on Hewlett-Packard workstations. and AIX (Advanced Interactive eXecutive) IBM's Unix-based operating system which runs on its Intellistation workstations and pSeries, p5, iSeries and i5 server families. , and DAZEL Express version 1.2 for Windows. DAZEL products are sold directly through DAZEL sales offices. For more information on the DAZEL Output Server and DAZEL Express client, call (512) 418-8338 or (800) 357-8357. DAZEL is sold in packages of Output Server and supported client configurations. A sample pricing scenario includes five DAZEL Output Server licenses and one hundred supported clients for a cost of $420 per client. DAZEL Output Server 2.4 and DAZEL Express for Motif will be available on November 15. DAZEL Express 1.2 for Windows began shipping in October 1995. About DAZEL DAZEL is a family of products designed to provide comprehensive output services enterprise-wide. DAZEL implements a server-based system that centralizes control of and unifies access to enterprise-wide output resources, including distributed printers, facsimiles, e-mail, pagers, file servers, jobs and queues. The DAZEL Output Server runs on heterogeneous operating systems, including SunOS, Sun Solaris, HP-UX and 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) AIX, and in early 1996 will be available on the AT&T GIS platform. The DAZEL Output Management System is comprised of the DAZEL Output Server, the UNIX-based core of the Output Management System; DAZEL Express, for Windows 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). Motif client access to the DAZEL Output Server; DAZEL Gateway, for Mainframe, NetWare, VAX (Virtual Address eXtension) A venerable family of 32-bit computers from HP (via Digital and Compaq) introduced in 1977 with the VAX-11/780. VAX models ranged from desktop units to mainframes all running the same VMS operating system, and VAXes could emulate PDP models and more, access to the DAZEL Output Server, and DAZEL SDK (Software Developer's Kit) See developer's toolkit and Windows SDK. SDK - Software Developers Kit (or "Software Development Kit"). . DAZEL Corporation is the leader in Output Management Systems for the client/server enterprise. Founded in 1991, DAZEL is a privately-held corporation with headquarters in Austin, Texas. DAZEL Corp. has direct sales offices located in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , Chicago, Washington D.C. and San Francisco and authorized VARs and Systems Integrators throughout the US and in Europe. DAZEL has been endorsed as the output management system of choice by industry leaders including AT&T, Computer Associates, Tivoli, 4D, BMC (BMC Software, Inc., Houston, TX, www.bmc.com) A leading supplier of software that supports and improves the availability, performance, and recovery of applications in complex computing environments. and Powersoft Corporation. -0- DAZEL Web site: www.dazel.com. DAZEL is a registered trademark of DAZEL Corporation. All other trademarks acknowledged. CONTACT: Rick McLaughlin or Stacy Saxon Lois Paul & Partners DAZEL Corporation (617) 860-5640 (512) 418-8338 rick_mclaughlin@lpp.com ssaxon@dazel.com |
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