Diamond to Deliver Range of Advanced Graphics and Connectivity Solutions to Windows NT 4.0 Market; Company Leverages Silicon Independence and Driver Design Expertise to Penetrate Growing Windows NT Market.SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 1996--Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: DIMD DIMD Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary ) today announced strategic plans for penetrating the fast-growing Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. NT 4.0 market with advanced communications and graphics solutions that meet the specific needs of professional and commercial users. Leveraging its respected software engineering expertise to deliver optimized 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. 4.0 drivers and its relationships with a range of multimedia silicon suppliers, Diamond will deliver products tailored to Windows NT users in both the professional design and corporate computing sectors. An upgraded VAR support program is also planned to help bolster volume sales of its Windows NT 4.0 products. "Diamond is well positioned to become a leading provider of Internet multimedia subsystems for the Windows NT market," said Bill Schroeder For the baseball player, see . William Fredrich Schroeder (born January 9, 1971, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin) is a former American football wide receiver in the NFL. He attended Sheboygan South High School and then went on to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where he starred , 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. , Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc. "We intend to make use of both our industry-leading engineering capabilities and our silicon independence to be among the first to market with advanced communications and graphics solutions for this growing base of users." "The rapid adoption rate of Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 opens up exciting new markets for multimedia hardware companies like Diamond," said Solveig Whittle, product manager, Desktop and Business Systems Division, Microsoft Corp. "We are very pleased that Diamond Multimedia will support Windows NT 4.0 with advanced graphics and connectivity solutions for both our small and large business customers." Advanced Drivers Diamond Multimedia will offer advanced, second-generation Windows NT 4.0 drivers with new graphics subsystems shipping this fall, including its Fire GL line of professional 3D accelerators. New NT 4.0 drivers will also be available for its 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. NetCommander ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. digital modem. Drivers for Diamond's SpeedStar, Stealth, and Viper/Viper Pro accelerators and Supra brand modems have been available on the Windows NT 4.0 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). since its launch. Diamond's engineering group is currently working on an optimized driver design for its Stealth 3D 3000 accelerator that will provide Window NT 4.0 users with multi-monitor support, in addition to OpenGL and DirectDraw II support. Diamond Multimedia expects these new drivers to become available before the end of the year. Diamond's Windows NT 4.0 Professional Graphics Products Combining Microsoft's Windows NT 4.0 with a Pentium Pro The sixth generation of the Intel x86 family of CPU chips. The term may refer to the chip or to a PC that uses it. Introduced in 1995 as the successor to the Pentium, models from 150 MHz to 200 MHz were released. processor and a Diamond Fire GL accelerator delivers the professional graphics power, once reserved for expensive workstations, to the desktop. Diamond currently offers three high-end graphics subsystems within its Fire GL line, all of which optimize the performance of CAD, Web authoring and 3D animation applications under Windows NT. Diamond's Fire GL 3000 and Fire GL 2000 feature Diamond-enhanced Windows NT drivers, its proprietary dual screen support technology and support for most leading 3D application programming interfaces, including OpenGL and Heidi. With the Fire GL 2000 and 3000, one board can support two monitors for greatly improved professional productivity. Diamond's upcoming Fire GL 1000, with prices starting well under $1,000, also features Diamond-enhanced Windows NT drivers and Direct3D API (Application Programming Interface) A language and message format used by an application program to communicate with the operating system or some other control program such as a database management system (DBMS) or communications protocol. support. Products in the Fire GL line offer unique feature sets for varying Windows NT users. Memory configurations, for example, range from 16MB (upgradeable to 40MB) for its $2,495 Fire GL 3000, and from 4MB (upgradeable to 8MB) for its $499 Fire GL 1000. "The introduction of Microsoft's Windows NT 4.0 has made a significant, positive impact on the market for professional graphics products," said Paul Norman Paul Norman (October, 1951 - July 2, 2004) was Chief Scientist for Detection and Protection[1] at the Ministry of Defence’s laboratory at Porton Down, Wiltshire and member of the Royal Society. , division manager for MediaMax Inc., a value-added reseller A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. (VAR) specializing in high-end 2D and 3D animation products. "Diamond's professional 3D graphics accelerators will allow us to provide our customers with a very powerful Windows NT solution at very affordable prices." Diamond's Windows NT 4.0 Corporate Desktop Products Windows NT 4.0's combination of a friendly user interface with improved security, stability and network support is making it the OS of choice among many IS managers at large corporations. Diamond will offer a number of Windows NT 4.0 graphics and connectivity products for those in corporate computing environments. Diamond's Stealth 3D 3000XL media accelerator provides corporate Windows NT users with improved overall system performance through 2D, digital video and 3D acceleration, and is particularly beneficial for corporate users needing fast refresh rates and high resolutions for running applications on 17-inch monitors. The company's Supra NetCommander ISDN digital modem plans to sport new Windows NT 4.0 drivers, enabling corporate users and telecommuters to access the Internet or Intranets at speeds up to 128,000 Kbps. Additionally, Diamond's award-winning Supra brand external modems are available for systems running Windows NT 4.0. "Windows NT-based networking and Microsoft's integrated Internet/Intranet products are revitalizing re·vi·tal·ize tr.v. re·vi·tal·ized, re·vi·tal·iz·ing, re·vi·tal·iz·es To impart new life or vigor to: plans to revitalize inner-city neighborhoods; tried to revitalize a flagging economy. companies that have lost their niche. Because of quality and ease-of-use, resellers are discovering new markets and a new source of revenue based on Microsoft Windows NT and BackOffice solutions," said John Cuttington, Windows NT specialist for 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. . "Smart shops have been quick to gain their advantage by filling a vacuum created by end-users demanding Microsoft products." VAR Support The company is also in the process of launching an upgraded support program to assist VARs in selling Diamond products. Diamond Multimedia's new VAR program, under the management of Larry Dunn Larry Dunn was keyboardist, musical director and one of the founding members of the music group Earth, Wind, & Fire. Dunn, along with the other members of Earth, Wind & Fire were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. , director of VAR programs, is expected to launch later this month. "VARs are seeing a rapid move to Windows NT 4.0 among many corporate end-users," said Jeff Marinangel, director of peripherals product marketing for Tech Data Corp. "Hardware companies like Diamond Multimedia can successfully embrace this growing market by providing us with the advanced graphics and communications products our Windows NT 4.0 customers are demanding." 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. Products include the Stealth and Monster 3D series of media accelerators, the Fire GL series of professional 3D and CAD accelerators, and the Supra series of modems and NetCommander ISDN adapters. Diamond also markets sound cards and multimedia and Internet upgrade kits. Headquartered in San Jose, Diamond has sales, marketing and technical facilities in Vancouver (Wash.), Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, Starnberg (Germany), Clichy (France) and Winnersh (U.K.). Diamond's products are sold through regional, national and international distributors as well as to major computer retailers, mass merchants and OEMs worldwide. 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. 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) +33-47561157 Korean Division (Seoul): +82-2-551-2700; Fax: +82-2-551-2710 Japanese Office (Tokyo): +81-3-5695-8401; Fax: +81-3-5695-8403 Asia-Pacific Sales and Support (Singapore): +65-254-3163; Fax: +65-254-3407 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 Support Center 408-325-7110; Fire GL Support Center 408-325-7120 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; Fax-On-Demand: 1-800-346-3329; International Fax-On-Demand: 201-433-1778 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 -0- Note to Editors: Monster 3D, NetCommander 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. The above release contains forward looking information regarding future driver technology which may not materially be available due to quality assurance testing. Microsoft and Windows NT are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation (company) Microsoft Corporation - The biggest supplier of operating systems and other software for IBM PC compatibles. Software products include MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft Access, LAN Manager, MS Client, SQL Server, Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC), MS Mail, . CONTACT: Diamond Multimedia Systems Inc. Kim Stowe, 408/325-7204 kims@diamondmm.com or Faiola Davis Public Relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most Heidi Davis/Andrea Sausedo, 213/933-4959 fdpr1@aol.com |
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