Eicon's DIVA ISDN USB Selected by Deutsche Telekom.Business Editors MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2000 Eicon's ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. USB Adapter Refers to some type of network or communications controller that plugs into the computer via the USB port. It may refer to an Ethernet adapter, Bluetooth adapter or serial or parallel port adapter. to be Sold in High-Volume Consumer Market Eicon Technology (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : EIC EIC Editor-In-Chief EIC Euro Info Centre (DIN) EIC Earned Income Credit EIC Excellence in Cities (UK) EIC Enterprise Interaction Center (Interactive Intelligence) ), a leading global provider of Internet access See how to access the Internet. products, today announced that Deutsche Telekom Deutsche Telekom AG (ISIN: DE0005557508, FWB: DTE, NYSE: DT, LSE: DEU, TYO: 9496 ) (abbreviated DTAG) is a telecommunications company headquartered in Bonn, Germany. It is the largest telecommunications company in Germany and in the EU. AG (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : DT) commenced selling Eicon's DIVA ISDN USB USB in full Universal Serial Bus Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer. to the high-volume ISDN market in Germany. Sold under the Deutsche Telekom brand name Teledat Surf USB through Deutsche Telekom's retail outlets, it is now available for customers that require access to the Internet using Deutsche Telekom's T-ISDN Service. "Our complete line of easy-to-use ISDN solutions continues to attract the attention of the world's leading telecommunications giants," said Peter Brojde, 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. of Eicon Technology. "With Europe's leading telecommunications service provider A Telecommunications Service Provider or TSP is a type of Communications Service Provider that has traditionally provided telephone and similar services. This category includes ILECs, CLECs, and mobile wireless companies. reselling our DIVA ISDN USB solution to their consumer customers in Germany, the largest ISDN market in the world, we have reinforced our leadership position as a provider of ISDN solutions throughout Europe." Deutsche Telekom selected Eicon's DIVA ISDN USB because of its reliability, ease-of-use and simplicity of installation - users can plug it in and be online in less than five minutes. The unit also comes with special protection software to provide users with safe Internet connectivity and protection against fraudulent access. In addition, DIVA ISDN USB is fully compatible with the upcoming Deutsche Telekom's ISDN @ctive service that will allow users to stay connected to the Internet but be charged only when actually surfing the Net. "Deutsche Telekom is pleased to be associated with Eicon Technology in offering this excellent product to our customers," said Oliver Kratz, Product Marketing Manager at Deutsche Telekom. "The DIVA ISDN USB has been tested thoroughly and has demonstrated that it's very easy to install and extremely reliable. Our residential customers are non-technical users so we need a solution that requires little or no maintenance to support - Eicon's DIVA ISDN USB was the obvious choice." "The DIVA ISDN USB provides full plug and surf functionality to the home or business user seeking a low cost solution for Internet, e-mail or data transfer," said Thomas Sandberg, Deutsche Telekom's Multimedia Marketing Manager. "Our customers are demanding greater speed, capacity and reliability to fully exploit data communications and the DIVA ISDN USB is an excellent tool to connect people to information quickly, simply and efficiently." About the DIVA ISDN USB Combining USB and digital ISDN technology, DIVA ISDN USB connects telecommuters and mobile users to the Internet and corporate networks at much greater speeds than analog modems. Its small, elegant design is portable, making it equally ideal for both desktop and notebook users. DIVA ISDN USB does not require any external power supply, and, best of all, it is designed for the non-technical user and can be installed in 3 simple steps. DIVA ISDN USB delivers unbeatable value, and is the perfect ISDN adapter for users who need to access the Internet. It is also an excellent add-on for customers that already use ISDN-based phone systems, which are widely deployed in Germany. Eicon Technology Corporation Eicon Technology Corporation is a worldwide provider of remote access products for personal computers. The Company develops, markets and supports hardware and software products for connecting network servers and desktop and notebook PCs to corporate networks, host computers and the Internet. Its products are sold in more than 80 countries through a network of certified channel partners and Original Equipment Manufacturers. Eicon Technology shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. under the symbol "EIC." Information about Eicon and its products is available at http://www.eicon.com. Eicon and DIVA are registered trademarks of Eicon Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their owners. Note to editors: If you are interested in viewing additional information about Eicon Technology, please visit the Eicon Press Release Web page at http://www.eicon.com/corp/pressrel/. |
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