EmergeCore product receives top ranking.

EmergeCore Networks, a developer of integrated IT solutions, announced it has just received Financial Times' "Five Star" technology ranking for its IT-100 "IT in a Box."

Financial Times technology analyst, Paul Taylor, reported that the "IT in a Box" "packs a host of powerful features that make it easy to build a wired or wireless network."

"The IT-100 is not the only network appliance aimed at the small business, but it is the best I have come across."

"The Financial Times is a premier source of business intelligence around the globe," said Dave Brown, EmergeCore president and chief executive officer. "We are honored to receive such an endorsement of the 'IT in a Box' solution. The IT-100 is definitely hitting the mark for ease-of-use and cost effectiveness without sacrificing robust functionality for the small network."

The IT-100 combines 20 gigabytes of storage with a router, a four-port switch, a firewall, a "wi-fi" wireless access point, an FTP server, multiple domain support, an e-mail server, and VPN services in a single $1,395 device.

The IT-100 eliminates the need for costly IT support. Even a non-technical person can set up and manage the IT-100 through the CoreVista web browser interface. There's no software installation required. With on-board WEB Site Builder, the IT-100 allows users to quickly and easily design and build their own websites, with no need to perform an FTP upload.

Even a non-technical staff member could set up the network in minutes. The resulting network can support PCs, Macintosh workstations, and Unix machines.