Gandalf's new Remote Access Concentration software delivers interoperability, security and cost savings.

NEPEAN, Ont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 1995--Gandalf Technologies Inc., a leading supplier of remote access networking products, today announced the availability of a new release of software that connects and concentrates remote access users to the corporate network.

With the addition of SPX spoofing, Internet Protocol Control Protocol (IPCP), and port and protocol filtering, this software provides users with enhanced interoperability, increased security, greater operational cost savings, and higher control.

Combining high performance access with seamless connectivity, Gandalf's Remote Access Concentration (RAC) software allows organizations to effectively concentrate all of their teleworkers, remote offices, suppliers and customers. RAC software provides remotely located local area networks with on-demand access to the Internet, central corporate resources, as well as resources located at other company locations. The software works with a variety of switched and leased carrier services (including ISDN), allowing an organization to economically address its entire remote access needs. RAC software runs on Gandalf's Xpressway(TM) and XpressStack(TM) concentrators.

"With the phenomenal growth of the Internet and the increasing number of alternative work styles being adopted by companies, the need for concentration technology that permits the efficient management of the corporate network has never been more critical," said David Longbottom, product line director for Gandalf's Xpress(TM) solutions. "This newest software release provides customers with an even more flexible, scalable, and secure answer to all their networking needs."

The new version 3.2 of Remote Access Concentration software provides unique upgrades designed to meet organizational demands for increased corporate efficiency and responsiveness, while maintaining a system that is highly scalable and cost-effective. Companies benefit from additional cost savings, enhanced interoperability, increased security and higher control and flexibility.

o ADDITIONAL COST SAVINGS -- through SPX Spoofing, customers who utilize such applications as Lotus Notes, Btrieve, and other vendors' database applications can now experience the cost savings that occur by minimizing connection time.

o ENHANCED INTEROPERABILITY -- through support of both Internet Protocol Control Protocol (IPCP) and Bridging Control Protocol (BCP), RAC 3.2 allows Gandalf's high performance concentration solutions to concentrate all types of remote access devices used by teleworkers, remote offices, suppliers, and customers.

o INCREASED SECURITY -- through protocol filtering, network managers can increase the security of their networks by restricting access based on any protocol.

o HIGHER CONTROL AND FLEXIBILITY -- through port filtering, RAC 3.2 now offers increased control and flexibility in the design and management of remote access networks. Port filtering allows network managers to configure their system so that remotes can communicate with only the central LAN or with one another in addition to the central LAN.

RAC software version 3.2 builds upon existing features including industry- leading data compression technology; a comprehensive set of security options, ranging from physical link security to full user authentication with Security Dynamics' SecurID; call detail reporting, which allows network managers to account for usage; and Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) and PPP Multilink support, which provide companies more choice and flexibility for network design through interoperability with other vendors equipment.

Gandalf's vision is to provide people with access to information through technology. Gandalf provides leading solutions in network infrastructure by connecting remote locations to central resources and designing and supplying high speed backbones for data, video and voice transmission. These offerings provide customers significant strategic advantage in today's competitive world.

Gandalf markets its range of communications solutions in 75 countries through subsidiaries and distributors, including Gandalf Canada Ltd., Gandalf Systems Corporation in the U.S., Gandalf Digital Communications Ltd. in the U.K., Gandalf Netherlands, B.V., Gandalf France S.A., and Gandalf International Ltd.

Common shares of Gandalf Technologies are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (GAN) in Canada and on NASDAQ (GANDF) in the United States.

CONTACT: David Longbottom

Product Line Director, Xpress Solutions

Gandalf Technologies Inc.

[phone] ext. 8911

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Alys Reynders/Craig Librett

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Wendy Burgess

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