Diamond Multimedia bundles BackWeb client software, offering convenient updates on its latest SupraExpress 56 line of modems.VANCOUVER, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 1997-- Diamond Multimedia is one of the first to integrate "Push" technology for the Internet Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc., (Nasdaq: DIMD DIMD Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary ) a leader in the Internet multimedia market, today announced the addition of its own BackWeb channel to keep users informed of the latest product news and firmware A category of memory chips that hold their content without electrical power. Firmware includes flash, ROM, PROM, EPROM and EEPROM technologies. When holding program instructions, firmware can be thought of as "hard software." See flash memory, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM and FOTA. updates for its SupraExpress(TM) 56 line of faxmodems. The "Diamond Channel" for communications products provides Diamond Multimedia's customers with instant notification and delivery of new firmware releases, special product offers and other product news directly to their PCs. Users can subscribe to Verb 1. subscribe to - receive or obtain regularly; "We take the Times every day" subscribe, take buy, purchase - obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; Diamond's BackWeb Channel for communications products free through Diamond Multimedia's web site at http://www.diamondmm.com/56k/. Macintosh OS users can also be notified as soon as its BackWeb version is released. "Diamond Multimedia's firmware engineers are continuously working to advance modem technology," said Jeff Orr, product line manager for Diamond Multimedia's Communications Division. "By working with BackWeb, Diamond is among the first major PC hardware manufacturers to incorporate 'push' technology into our products, giving our customers easy access to our latest innovations in our SupraExpress 56 line of modems." "BackWeb server technology offers an innovative way for Diamond Multimedia to provide its worldwide customer base with helpful information," said Eli Barkat, 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 BackWeb Technologies. "Through targeted content delivery, such as firmware updates, BackWeb allows Diamond Multimedia to build long-term relationships with customers." The up-to-the-minute product information provided by the Diamond BackWeb Channel can help to increase modem performance. Now consumers can easily receive information without spending time "Spending Time" is the first single released by Christian artist Stellar Kart. The lyrics describe the band members desire to spend "more time with God". "Sometimes it’s a real struggle to spend time with God. to search for it. By running in the background, this personalized broadcasting software will not interfere with other computer activities and is available at no charge. The Diamond BackWeb Channel for communications products is currently available for Windows 95, 3.11 and NT 4.0 through Diamond Multimedia's web site at http://www.diamondmm.com/56k/. Diamond will be adding BackWeb Channels for other Diamond products and news in the near future. Diamond Multimedia Diamond Multimedia is driving the Internet multimedia market by providing interactivity and connectivity solutions for home, business and professional desktop computer users, enabling them to create, access and experience compelling new media content from their desktops and through the Internet. Diamond accelerates multimedia from the Internet to the hard drive with products that include the Stealth series of media accelerators, the Monster series of entertainment 3D and sound accelerators, the Fire series of professional 3D and SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. accelerators, and the Supra A relational DBMS from Cincom Systems, Inc., Cincinnati, OH (www.cincom.com) that runs on IBM mainframes and VAXs. It includes a query language and a program that automates the database design process. (R) series of modems and ISDN adapters. Diamond also markets multimedia and video phone upgrade kits. Diamond's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. under the symbol DIMD and its web site address is www.diamondmm.com . How to Contact Diamond Multimedia There are many ways to reach Diamond for sales support, technical assistance, driver updates and general information: -- Internet Web Site: http://www.diamondmm.com -- Diamond Multimedia's Headquarters and Visual Systems Division: 408-325-7000; Fax: 408-325-7070 -- Communications Division (Supra brand modems) Main Phone Number: 360-604-1400; Fax: 360-604-1401 -- European Division (Germany): +49-8151-266-0; (UK): +44-1189-444400; (France) +33-1-47561157 -- Korean Office (Seoul): +82-2-551-2700; Fax: +82-2-551-2710 -- Japanese Office (Tokyo): +81-3-5695-8401; Fax: +81-3-5695-8403 -- ASEAN ASEAN: see Association of Southeast Asian Nations. ASEAN in full Association of Southeast Asian Nations International organization established by the governments of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand in Office (Singapore): +65-353-9511; Fax: +65-353-9510 -- Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. Office: +852-2375-9023; Fax: +852-2375-9021 -- Support Information Line for Communications: 1-800-774-4965 -- Product Support (Voice), Visual Systems: 408-325-7100; Communications: 541-967-2450; Europe (Germany) +49- 8151-266-330; Europe (UK) +44-1189-444444; ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. Support Center 408-325-7110; Fire GL Support Center 408-325-7120; TDD/TTY Support 541-967-2451 -- Product Support (Fax), Visual Systems: 408-325-7171; Communications: 541-967-2401; Europe (Germany) +49- 8151-266-331; Europe (UK): +44-1189-444445; (France) +33-1-47561139 -- Pre-sales Information, Visual Systems: 1-800-468-5846; Communications: 1-800-727-8772 -- Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. : 408-325-7476; -- 24-Hour Fax-On-Demand Service, Visual Systems: 1-800-380-0030; Communications: 541-967-0072 -- FTP sites: 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 .diamondmm.com; or Supra: ftp.supra.com -- BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. for Visual Systems 408-325-7080 (to 14.4 Kbps) or 408-325-7175 (to 28.8 Kbps) or 408-383-0551 (ISDN); Communications BBS: 541-967-2444; Europe (Germany) BBS at +49-8151-266333 (to 28.8 Kbps) or +49-8151-266334 (ISDN); Europe (UK) at +44-1189-444415 (to 33.6 Kbps) -0- Monster 3D and Supra are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc. All other trademarks referenced are the service mark, trademark or registered trademark of their respective manufacturers. This announcement relates to products whose launch are in the United States of America UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The name of this country. The United States, now thirty-one in number, are Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, . The product names contents, prices and availability may differ elsewhere in the world according to local factors and requirements. Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this press release, such as statements relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the company's ability to successfully exploit technological and market developments, the timing and success of new product introductions by the company and its competitors, and the company's ability to invest in new technologies and to enhance its existing systems are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the impact of competitive products and pricing and alternative technological advances, the timely and successful development and market acceptance of new products and upgrades to existing products, and other risks as detailed from time to time in Diamond Multimedia's SEC filings, including its most recent Forms 10-K and 10-Q. CONTACT: Diamond Multimedia Tamara Hanna or Sarah Rades 360/604-1469, 604/1515 tamara@supra.com, sarahr@supra.com |
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