Elastic Networks Announces New Features for Visitor-Based Networking.Business Editors ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 20, 2000 YesWare 3.0 Software Advances High-Speed Internet See broadband. Services Capability for Hospitality Markets Elastic Networks Inc. today announced its YesWare(TM)3.0, the latest version of its leading visitor-based networking A network that provides temporary Internet access in hotels, airports, convention centers and other public venues. Connections are typically wired or wireless Wi-Fi (Ethernet), which makes it convenient for travelers with laptops or handheld devices to obtain e-mail and Web access. (VBN See visitor-based networking. ) software applications enabling hassle-free, high-speed Internet access and portal services for the hospitality industry. YesWare 3.0 will be generally available in the beginning of fourth quarter 2000 offering such enhanced features as an open interface for third party feature development, a CORBA-based architecture to enable networked solutions, conference room billing and reservations, enhanced credit card billing, and local "click and print" capabilities. In addition, YesWare 3.0 features the "walled garden Refers to a network or service that restricts its users to its own content. Cable TV and satellite TV are walled gardens, offering a finite number of channels and programs to its subscribers. virtual concierge" capability enabling hotels to provide preferential Internet access See how to access the Internet. and tiered billing schemes for designated Internet portals. Elastic Networks' YesWare software suite manages high-speed access connectivity for hotels - enabling hassle-free, visitor-based networking, Internet access, usage tracking, billing, and EtherLoop modem management. The YesWare solution delivers access connectivity to any location: guest rooms, conference rooms, management offices and public kiosks. A "guest friendly" interface allows plug-and-play simplicity for the mobile laptop user, without the need for special software downloads or reconfiguration of the guest's laptop. The YesWare software suite also provides port authorization controls and automated billing for EtherLoop modem ports and Ethernet switch A device that connects clients and servers to each other in an Ethernet network. See switched Ethernet. ports, restricting Internet access to authorized, billable guest users. YesWare 3.0 runs on Elastic Networks' powerful new Linux-based BitStorm Server, providing increased processing power and storage capacity for advanced applications. The BitStorm Server is the application processor element of Elastic Networks' recently announced Storm System family of intelligent IP DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary solutions. "Our Technology Partner program has enabled us to advance our YesWare software applications with a powerful new CORBA-based middleware engine and Linux server platform," said Michael Van Patten The Van Patten family has made a name for themselves in Hollywood as a family of actors and directors. Members include:
"Visitor Based Networks (VBNs) are revolutionizing the way mobile users connect in hotels, airports, convention centers and public kiosks across the U.S. and Internationally," says Stephen Drake, senior research analyst at IDC. "Solutions such as YesWare 3.0 provide mobile workers with critical high-speed access and deliver value added Value Added The enhancement a company gives its product or service before offering the product to customers. Notes: This can either increase the products price or value. services such as management and billing to hotels and other facility providers. These solutions provide potential for growth of e-commerce, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) An integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. or other B-to-B solutions within the hospitality industry." While YesWare 3.0 is designed to run on Elastic Networks' new BitStorm Server, current YesWare users who do not require the CORBA (Common Object Request Broker Architecture) A software-based interface from the Object Management Group (OMG) that allows software modules (objects) to communicate with each other no matter where they are located on a private network or the global platform advantages can utilize many of the application benefits of 3.0 - such as conference room billing and reservations, enhanced credit card billing, click and print and the walled garden virtual concierge - using their current YesWare server hardware platform and YesWare software version 2.3. Shipments of YesWare 2.3 will begin in July. About Elastic Networks Elastic Networks is a leader in innovative, next generation DSL technology and high-speed Internet access solutions, enabling telecommunications service providers to easily offer affordable broadband services that simplify the way people connect. By leveraging its technological differentiation in speed, deployability, and economics, and by building strategic relationships with distributor, chip manufacturing, and data networking partners, Elastic Networks continues to increase the pervasiveness of its innovative technology in markets throughout the world. Elastic Networks Inc., based in Alpharetta, GA, is a private company funded by Nortel Networks (Nortel Networks Limited, Brampton, Ontario, www.nortelnetworks.com) A world leader in telecommunications products, which includes switching, wireless and broadband systems for service providers and carriers, telephones and systems for residential and business users, computer telephony ; Texas Instruments; Pequot Capital; MF Private Capital; Williams, Jones & Associates; ComVentures and Wolfson Equities. For more information about Elastic Networks and its high-speed access and subscriber management solutions, visit or contact (678) 297-3100. |
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