Farallon Announces New Enterprise Help Desk Licensing Program for Multi-Platform Environments; Timbuktu Pro for Windows NT 4.0 Now Available.ALAMEDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 25, 1997--Farallon Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : FRLN) today announced a new Enterprise Help Desk Licensing Program for multi-platform environments. This Direct Sales program enables Fortune 1000 and large Enterprise customers to license Timbuktu Pro on a universal basis, allowing migration between different operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. . Farallon also today announced the immediate availability of Timbuktu Pro 1.4 for 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. Timbuktu Pro's patented screen sharing screen sharing - Audiographic Teleconferencing technology, used primarily for help desk support and Intranet collaboration, now supports all major operating systems, including Windows 3.x Windows 3.x can refer to either an individual or all of the following versions of Microsoft Windows:
Farallon is the only vendor to offer customers scalable screen sharing and remote control solutions that are adaptable across all major platforms. With the new Timbuktu Pro Enterprise Help Desk Licensing Program, cost-conscious IT organizations are able to maximize their return on investment in remote control technology and avoid additional expenses as they migrate to new operating systems. For example, as a corporation migrates from Windows 3.x (or Windows 95) to Windows NT, the same universal Timbuktu Pro license is transferable to the new operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. . This program provides growing organizations with the flexibility to change their operating systems as needed as needed prn. See prn order. without the worry of incurring additional expenses. "At Bankers Trust The Bankers Trust is a historic American banking organisation that was acquired by Deutsche Bank in 1998. It was originally set up when banks could not perform trust company services. , we continue to adopt technologies that are technically and economically viable while supporting the demands of our expanding global business," said Lou Senay, vice president-manager of Desktop Projects at Bankers Trust. "Farallon's Timbuktu Pro, a powerful networked remote control software product, meets this criteria for our help desk operations. Our Timbuktu Pro Enterprise Help Desk License provides us with the flexibility of installing new desktop operating systems The control program in a user's machine (desktop or laptop). Also called a "client operating system," Windows is the overwhelming majority while the Macintosh comes second. There are also several versions of Linux for the desktop. Contrast with network operating system. as our business needs change, without additional licensing costs to Bankers Trust." Enterprise Help Desk Licensing Program Available through Farallon's Direct Sales organization, the Enterprise Help Desk Licensing Program offers several features including but not limited to: -- Universal License - Transferable software site license allows for migration between operating systems. -- Administrator Toolkit - This toolkit allows MIS organizations to proactively manage the security requirements and services of Timbuktu Pro on an Enterprise basis. Included in the Administrator Toolkit is the Timbuktu Pro Site Key Generator A key generator is used in many cryptographic protocols to generate a sequence with many pseudo-random characteristics. This sequence is used as an encryption key at one end of communication, and as a decryption key at the other. which enforces custom preferences and security settings. -- Network Installer - This allows Network Administrators to remotely install Timbuktu Pro onto every Windows NT workstation in their network. -- Timbuktu Pro Technical Integration Notes - Timbuktu Pro can be customized and integrated with leading Help Desk and Network Management software suites (e.g. Microsoft SMS (1) (Storage Management System) Software used to routinely back up and archive files. See HSM. (2) (Systems Management Server) Systems management software from Microsoft that runs on Windows NT Server. and Remedy ARS). Technical notes documenting integration are provided to enterprise customers seeking to implement a seamless remote control solution. Timbuktu Pro Timbuktu Pro for Windows NT fully supports Intel-based PC's with Windows NT 4.0 and NT 3.51 and offers several new features including but not limited to: -- NT 4.0 Server and Workstation Support - Timbuktu Pro supports screen sharing with NT 4.0 servers and workstations, in addition to computers running NT 3.51, Windows 95, Windows for Workgroups A version of Windows 3.1 introduced in 1992 that added peer-to-peer networking. See Windows. (operating system) Windows for Workgroups - (WFW, WFWG) A version of Windows 3.1 which works with a network. Although stand-alone 3. , Windows 3.1 and Mac OS. -- Secure Screen Blanking - Timbuktu Pro supports secure screen blanking on NT 3.51 and NT 4.0 systems. When the host screen is blanked, the screen will remain frozen with the "Workstation Locked" or "Begin Login Signing in and gaining access to a network server, Web server or other computer system. The process (the noun) is a "login" or "logon," while the act of doing it (the verb) is to "log in" or to "log on. " dialog boxes displayed. This feature prevents anyone physically viewing the screen from seeing the activity taking place on the computer. -- Enhanced Remote Control Notification - Timbuktu Pro can be configured to warn you of active remote control sessions in two new ways. You have your choice of either a periodic beep and/or a pop up dialog. -- Timbuktu Pro NT Service - Timbuktu Pro's functionality is now a service on NT. The new Timbuktu Pro 32-bit extension provides users with the ability to remotely control or observe an NT machine. Additionally, users can remotely log-on, log-off, and re-boot an NT machine by taking advantage of the new Keyboard Command Console. Pricing and Availability Fortune 1000 and large Enterprise customers interested in the new Enterprise Help Desk Licensing Program should contact Farallon directly at 972/578-9292. Timbuktu Pro 1.4 is available immediately. Users can purchase individual copies of Timbuktu Pro 1.4 for $69.95 at Farallon's Online Store (located at www.farallon.com). Current North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Timbuktu Pro 1.1 customers may upgrade online for per license $29.95 and Timbuktu Pro 1.3 customers may upgrade for free. About Farallon Founded in 1986, Farallon Communications, Inc. develops complete, easy-to-use Internet connectivity solutions and real-time Internet/Intranet collaboration software See collaborative software. . The Company's products are designed to increase the productivity and efficiency of Internet, Intranet and LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. users and to target remote offices, home offices, mobile users, small businesses, and schools that may not have access to sophisticated technical support. Further information can be obtained via phone 510/814-5000, fax 510/814-5023, Internet "info@farallon.com," or Web "www.farallon.com ." Farallon products are available through distributors and resellers worldwide, as well as through licensing relationships with other computer vendors. Farallon has its headquarters in Alameda, Calif., and its European office in Paris. -0- Note to Editors: The Farallon logo design, Farallon and Timbuktu are registered trademarks of Farallon Communications, Inc. The multi-platform screen-sharing technology in Timbuktu is covered by U.S. patent number 5,241,625. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. CONTACT: Farallon Communications, Inc. Gwen Murphy, 510/814-5307 gwen_murphy@farallon.com Electronic press releases http://www.farallon.com/www/gen/relpage or Thomas Associates, Inc. Theresa Hanlon, 415/596-5700 theresa@thomaspr.com |
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