Dayna's award winning PC cards are the first complete cross-platform solution.SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 4, 1997-- Providing easy-to-use, cost-effective, reliable, high performance solutions The CommuniCard(TM) product line from Dayna Communications Inc. is the first to offer a complete cross-platform solution for connecting any PC or Macintosh computer to the world. The award winning family of CommuniCard products currently includes: -- 10 Mbps Ethernet Adapters The Ethernet hardware required to attach to an Ethernet network. It typically resides on an expansion board, but is sometimes built into the motherboard. An Ethernet adapter is required in each client and server. See Ethernet and network adapter. -- High Speed 33.6 Data/Fax Modems -- Combination Ethernet adapter and 33.6 Data/Fax Modems With ease of use and pricing targeted to growing businesses, Dayna's CommuniCards are designed for everyone from first time laptop buyers to Corporations and Universities desiring the full spectrum of CommuniCards. "Dayna's CommuniCards are perfect for three main reasons: Price, Performance and Commitment of support from Dayna," said Dale Musser at the University of Missouri. "Since we were providing systems to 300+ people we wanted to be sure that Dayna would be there if we ran into any trouble, and the cards work great." The cross platform capability of the Dayna CommuniCards allow users to have a single, simple solution for all their portable computing needs. The CommuniCard Ethernet Adapter Card Features The Dayna CommuniCard Ethernet Adapter provides a 10Mbps Ethernet network connection for PC and Macintosh computers with a Type II built in PC Card Slot A socket for inserting a printed circuit board or a PC Card (CardBus card). See PC Card. . Users can choose between a 10BASE-T only connection or a combination version of the product supporting both 10BASE-T and thin Ethernets See 10Base2. . The card supports current PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, San Jose, CA, www.pcmcia.org) An international standards body and trade association that was founded in 1989 to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. PCMCIA created the PC Card. See PC Card. standards, and arrives complete with drivers for all major networking environments. CommuniCard Modem Features At 33.6 Kbps the Internet ready Dayna CommuniCard Modem lets you surf the web and complete your business transactions with ease. Dayna is including free of charge QuickLink II(R), and MacCommCenter(R) from Smith Micro for integrated data/fax communications. "We are pleased to add Dayna Communications Inc. to our OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and customer list," stated Robert Caggiano, vice president of sales and marketing at Smith Micro Software Inc. "The multi-functional capabilities of Dayna's PC Card products bundled with our QuickLink II and MacComCenter makes life a little easier for the notebook user," he concluded. The CommuniCard Modem supports current PCMCIA standards, and comes complete with drivers for PC and Macintosh-compatible computers with a built-in Type II PC Cards Slot. CommuniCard Modem/LAN Multi-Function Card Features The Dayna CommuniCardPlus Ethernet/Modem Card combines the functionality of both an Ethernet adapter and high speed 33.6 Modem in one PC Card for both PC and Macintosh platforms. Users can connect any laptop with a built-in Type II PC Card slot to an Ethernet network and phone line, using Dayna's innovative CommuniCardPlus. Simultaneous LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. and Modem operation lets users access the data/fax functions while connected to their office LAN. The CommuniCardPlus connects to the Ethernet and phone line through RJ-45 and RJ-11 cabling. A thin Ethernet version is also available. The CommuniCardPlus arrives bundled with QuickLink II(R), MacCommCenter(R) and drivers supporting all major networking environments. Pricing and Availability Dayna's cross-platform CommuniCard family is one of the best priced options available on the market and will be shipping immediately. The estimated street price for the CommuniCard Ethernet Adapter is $109. CommuniCard 33.6 Modems will be selling for around $189. The CommuniCardPlus 33.6 Modem/Ethernet multi-function adapter A device that allows one system to connect to and work with another. An adapter is often a simple circuit that converts one set of signals to another; however, the term often refers to devices which are more accurately called "controllers. has an estimated street price of $349. Dayna's CommuniCards are backed by a lifetime warranty, Dayna's 24-hour replacement policy and FREE customer support. More Information Members of the Press should contact Phillip Tree 801/269-7238; facsimile 801/269-7363; internet ptree@dayna.com . For all other inquires, contact Dayna Communications Inc. 801/269-7200; facsimile 801/269-7363; internet www.dayna.com . Founded in 1984, Dayna Communications Inc. is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. specializing in simple networking connectivity and communication products for growing businesses. Dayna's products are distributed nationally by Ingram Micro Ingram Micro, Inc. NYSE: IM a Fortune 100 company founded in 1979 and based in Santa Ana, California. It is the world’s largest technology distributor and a leading technology sales, marketing and logistics company. , Merisel, Tech Data, and other regional distributors and are available worldwide through a network of authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: international distributors. With headquarters in Aliso Viejo, Calif., Smith Micro provides communications software (communications, software) communications software - Application programs, operating system components, and probably firmware, forming part of a communication system. These different software components might be classified according to the functions within the Open Systems for personal computers. The company offers a range of software products for use on Windows 95, 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. , Windows 3.1, DOS, OS/2 and Macintosh operating systems (operating system) Macintosh Operating System - (Mac OS) Apple Computer, Inc.'s proprietary operating system for their Macintosh family of personal computers. The part of the operating system that simulates the desktop is called "Finder. . Smith Micro markets its products worldwide through a network of OEMs and retail distributors. QuickLink From Smith Micro, is a fully integrated fax and data communication software application for Windows 95, Windows NT or Windows 3.1. MacComCenter is also a fully integrated fax and data software application for Macintosh users. The company is publicly traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol SMSI SMSI sommet mondial de la société de l'information SMSI Strong Metal-Support Interaction SMSI Simplified Message Service Interface . -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Dayna Communications Inc. and the Dayna logo are registered trademarks of Dayna Communications Inc. CommuniCard and CommuniCardPLUS are a trademarks of Dayna Communications Inc. Smith Micro Software and the Smith Micro logo are trademarks of Smith Micro Software Inc. All other brands or products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Dayna Communications Inc., Salt Lake City Phillip Tree, 801/269-7238 |
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