FutureSoft expands relationship with HP to include DynaComm Connectivity Series 7.0.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 1997--FutureSoft, Inc., a leading maker of connectivity and collaborative groupware Software that supports multiple users working on related tasks in local and remote networks. Also called "collaborative software," groupware is an evolving concept that is more than just multiuser software which allows access to the same data. solutions announced today an expanded relationship with Hewlett-Packard Company's Network Server Division. FutureSoft's new DynaComm Connectivity Series(R) 7.0 has been chosen by HP as the connectivity solution of choice for 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. access to HP's latest Remote Assistant solution. DCS (1) See also DSC. (2) Digital Cross-connect System) A network switching and grooming device used by telecom carriers. See digital cross-connect. 7.0 will fulfill the same role in HP's new offering as FutureSoft's Terminal Plus played in providing dial-up access hot Dial-up access is a form of Internet access via telephone line. The client uses a modem connected to a computer and a telephone line to dial into an Internet service provider's (ISP) node to establish a modem-to-modem link, which is then routed to the Internet. to HP's Remote Assistant accessory product. "For customers who require the security and control of LAN access to the Remote Assistant products that manage their HP NetServer systems, the DynaComm Connectivity Series 7.0 provides robust connectivity with a simple web interface and sophisticated scripting," said Stephanie Kozinski, product marketing manager at HP's Network Server Division. "The FutureSoft solution makes remote administration even easier for HP NetServer system customers." The DynaComm Connectivity Series 7.0 is FutureSoft's newest connectivity solution for heterogeneous 32-bit enterprise environments. DCS 7.0 is based on an object-oriented architecture which is highly extensible and offers OLE compliance (both server and container), Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. integration and the only event-driven scripting language A high-level programming, or command, language that is interpreted (translated on the fly) rather than compiled ahead of time. A scripting, or script, language may be a general-purpose programming language or it may be limited to specific functions used to augment the running of an in the marketplace. DCS 7.0 is now generally available and evaluations can be downloaded from FutureSoft's web-site at www.futuresoft.com . About FutureSoft Founded in 1982, FutureSoft is dedicated to making an impact on how people use their computers to communicate by developing and marketing connectivity and collaborative groupware solutions for personal computers. FutureSoft's flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , DynaComm Connectivity Series(R), is a leading PC-to-host connectivity solution. For more information, please contact FutureSoft at 800/989-8908, 281/496-1090 (fax), email info@futuresoft.com or visit the company's Web site at http://www.futuresoft.com, or in Europe (The Netherlands) at +31 (70) 390 7727 (voice) or +31 (70) 390 7005 (fax). -0- DynaComm, DynaComm Connectivity Series, DynaComm Client Option and FutureSoft are registered trademarks or trademarks of FutureSoft, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and licensors. CONTACT: FutureSoft, Inc. Melissa Crenshaw cren·shaw also cran·shaw n. A variety of winter melon (Cucumis melo var. inodorus) having a greenish-yellow rind and sweet, usually salmon-pink flesh. [Origin unknown.] , 281/496-9400 melissac@futuresoft.com or Kaufer Miller Revell Communications Mary Starman or Christina Velasquez 425/450-9965 marys@kmrc.com christinav@kmrc.com www.kmrc.com |
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