Global Village Sets a New Standard for Value-Priced, Full-Featured 33.6 Desktop Macintosh Modems; New Affordable Solution Delivers Fast, Easy Internet Access for Mac Users.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 30, 1996--Global Village Communication 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 : GVIL) entered the 33.6 Kbps modem market today with a low-cost high-speed desktop fax/modem for small and home office Macintosh users who want fast, easy access to the Internet plus the ability to easily send and receive faxes from their computers -- all in one box. Global Village's new TelePort 33.6 Internet Edition adds a variety of new features including: -- 33.6 Kbps data speed, 14.4 Kbps fax speed to give users the fastest analog connections possible -- An Internet connection kit provided by NETCOM NETCOM Network Enterprise Technology Command (US Army) NetCom Network Command (information systems) to provide complete Internet access See how to access the Internet. , software and support needed to make getting online hassle-free -- A new Setup Helper that takes the user through a step-by-step setup of the fax software to help them get up and running faster -- Drag-and-drop faxing capability from the desktop to make sending a fax faster and more convenient -- On-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. status to give users detailed information about their modem connection and modem performance, and is visible in the menu from any application -- An expanded address book where users can conveniently store all their important fax and telephone numbers in one place -- Improved smart dialing to automatically adjust dialing sequences based on location for both telephone and fax calls -- Apple Guide Reference to provide on-line assistance with AT commands needed to connect to Bulletin Board Services and other remote computers "We're offering our customers a hassle-free communication solution by including hardware, software, service and support in one box," said Charlie Oppenheimer, vice-president and general manager of Global Village's Communication Systems Division. "The TelePort 33.6 Internet Edition is unlike any other product in its class. It provides complete, high-speed Internet See broadband. access with unique Global Village software for a very affordable price." Pricing and Availability The TelePort 33.6 Internet Edition is currently available from Global Village's worldwide network of resellers and distributors for an estimated street price of $169-$179. For more information, customers can contact Global Village at 800/736-4821. Global Village Communication, Inc. Global Village (NASDAQ: GVIL) is a leading supplier of integrated communication solutions for personal computer users. The company's broad product offerings include software that integrates fax, data, e-mail, Internet, voice mail, speakerphone speak·er·phone n. A telephone or telephone attachment that contains both a loudspeaker and a microphone, allowing several persons to participate in a call at the same time without the telephone receiver being held. Noun 1. and paging capabilities for individual users; communication servers that combine fax, remote access and network modem A modem shared by all users in a network. See network access server. for small businesses and workgroups; fax/modems for individual users; wireless devices and ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. products for individuals, small businesses and branch office connectivity. Global Village sells its products directly via OEMs and through leading retailers, value-added resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. and distributors worldwide. Users wanting more information about any of Global Village's products can visit their web site, "The Village," at http://www.globalvillage.com/ CONTACT: The Bohle Company W. Scott Robertson/Pam Swartwood, 310/785-0515 wsroberston@bohle.com pswart@bohle.com |
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