Digi International Launches Digi One Single Port Device Servers.Business Editors & Technology Writers MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 11, 2001 New Product Line Includes World's Smallest Embedded Device Server and First Device Server to Support Powered Ethernet Standard Digi International Digi International was founded in 1985 as DigiBoard and is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA. The company went public as Digi International in 1989 and is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the symbol DGII. (R) Inc. (Nasdaq:DGII DGII Dirección General de Impuestos Internos DGII Directorate General of Human Rights (EU) DGII Deutschsprachige Gesellschaft für Intraokularlinsen-Implantation und refraktive Chirurgie (German) ), the leader in Connectware, today announced a line of new products under the Digi One(TM) brand that addresses the growing demand for single port device servers, especially in the industrial automation and embedded systems markets. Digi One products provide devices with TCP/IP TCP/IP in full Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Standard Internet communications protocols that allow digital computers to communicate over long distances. network connectivity over industry-standard Ethernet connections. Digi's deep experience in providing connectivity solutions assures fast, reliable and error-free communications between devices and networks. World's Smallest Embedded Device Server Saves Time and Space The Digi One Embedded device server offers equipment manufacturers a quick, simple way to add network connectivity to their products in the smallest form factor available (61 x 29mm). Designed to support the harsh environmental requirements of industrial machinery, the Digi One Embedded is equally at home inside a variety of consumer-friendly machines and appliances, including beverage machines, refrigerators, televisions, HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free units, building or home control systems and more. With the Digi One Embedded, OEMs no longer need to spend time and money designing and supporting networking protocols within their products. Exclusive Powered Ethernet Support Eliminates AC Adaptor The Digi One Single Port is the world's first device server to offer support for powered Ethernet (including the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, New York, www.ieee.org) A membership organization that includes engineers, scientists and students in electronics and allied fields. 802.3af draft standard), eliminating bulky AC adaptors and additional cabling. The pocket-sized Single Port is just 92 x 43mm (smaller than a deck of cards), yet offers full-featured network connectivity for devices such as terminals, printers, modems, alarm systems, scales, credit card readers - any device with a serial connection. DIN Rail Model Addresses IA and SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) A process control application that collects data from sensors and machines on the shop floor or in remote locations and sends them to a central computer for management and control. Markets The Digi One IA brings the power and convenience of the Single Port to a rugged DIN Rail form factor, with flexible power inputs, factory floor-standard screw connectors, selectable EIA-232/422/485 device interfaces and both 10Base-T and 10Base-FL fiber optic network ports. "The Digi One product line immediately expands the reach of our Connectware category into the rapidly growing and highly competitive markets for single port and embedded device servers," said Joe Dunsmore, Digi's Chairman, 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. . "With these products, Digi claims product and technology leadership over competitors Lantronix, Moxa moxa (mok´sah) [Japanese] the dried leaves of Artemisia vulgaris, burned on or near acupoints in moxibustion. mox·a n. and Equinox equinox (ē`kwĭnŏks), either of two points on the celestial sphere where the ecliptic and the celestial equator intersect. The vernal equinox, also known as "the first point of Aries," is the point at which the sun appears to cross the ." Pricing and Availability Digi One products will be available in the third calendar quarter of 2001, with pricing to be announced To be announced (TBA) A contract for the purchase or sale of an MBS to be delivered at an agreed-upon future date but does not include a specified pool number and number of pools or precise amount to be delivered. as individual products ship. About Digi International Digi International (Nasdaq:DGII), based in Minneapolis, is the leader in Connectware, wired and wireless, hardware and software connectivity solutions that businesses use to create, customize and control retail operations, industrial automation and other applications. Connectware network-enables the essential devices that build business. Digi markets its products through a global network of distributors and resellers, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). For more information, visit Digi's Web site at www.digi.com, or call 800-344-4273 (U.S.) or (952) 912-3444 (International). All brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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