Global Village offers easy, economical network modem solution for Mac networks; provides users fast, upgradeable alternative to competitive products.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 12, 1994--In its effort to enable users to communicate directly from their networked personal computers, 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) has announced OneWorld Network Modem A modem shared by all users in a network. See network access server. , a next generation product that expands its OneWorld family. OneWorld Network Modem is a fast, easy-to-install, competitively priced, shared dial-out solution targeted towards small- to medium-sized businesses and workgroups in large organizations. OneWorld Network Modem provides easy-to-use modem capabilities to anyone on a Macintosh network. It also eliminates the expense of individual modems and phone lines. ``Small- to medium-size businesses need a fast, economical solution to reach on-line services and access remote locations,'' said Neil Selvin, president and chief executive officer, Global Village. ``Global Village has demonstrated its ability to deliver trouble-free, reliable products for networked users. OneWorld Network Modem is further evidence of our commitment to make communications easy for users on Macintosh networks.'' Delivers complete, flexible package OneWorld Network Modem is a complete, plug-and-play package. The all-in-one server does not require a separate Macintosh server. The product includes: the OneWorld Network Modem server with preinstalled GlobalAccess server software and a PowerPort/Mercury modem which transfers data at speeds up to 19,200 bps, OneWorld Network Modem client software and OneWorld Manager administration software. OneWorld Network Modem is compatible with all desktop and portable Macintosh computers including the PowerBook Duo and 500 series. Features convenient, reliable dial-out capabilities Global Village's new OneWorld Network Modem brings direct modem access to each user on a Macintosh network without hassle and eliminates a company's expense of purchasing individual modems and phone lines. Any user can dial-out to an on-line service, such as America Online See AOL. or CompuServe; conduct pertinent business research via news databases; access a remote computer; download software updates; or access enterprise database information. OneWorld Network Modem automatically allocates an available modem to any network user running software which requires it. An optional audio call progress feature allows users to listen in on calls as they are being placed in case a number is incorrect, busy or has been changed. With other servers, users have no way to determine why a call did not go through. Enables quick setup See BIOS setup and install program. , easy administration and continued expansion Like all of Global Village's OneWorld products, OneWorld Network Modem can be set up in a matter of minutes A Matter of Minutes is an episode from the television series The New Twilight Zone. Cast
Using the OneWorld Manager administration software from any networked or even remote Macintosh, administrators can customize server setup. The software allows administrators to password protect the servers; import lists of authorized users authorized user Radiation physics A person who, having satisfied the applicable training and experience requirements, is granted authority to order radioactive material and accepts responsibility for its safe receipt, storage, use, transfer and disposal from AppleShare and Shiva Shiva or Siva (shē`və), one of the greatest gods of Hinduism, also called Mahadeva. The "horned god" and phallic worship of the Indus valley civilization may have been a prototype of Shiva worship or Shaivism. databases; turn on or off the audio call progress feature; and check a comprehensive event log that tracks user activity. The OneWorld Network Modem server is easy to upgrade. Users can add a second modem, purchase a fax server upgrade to add fax capability, or purchase an upgrade to add both fax and Apple Remote Access (ARA Ara or Arrah (both: ŭ`rə), city (1991 pop. 157,082), Bihar state, NE India, on the Son Canal. A major road and rail junction, it is the administrative center for a district that produces grain, sugarcane, and oilseed. ) capability. The OneWorld Network Modem server is the only network modem server that can be upgraded to a complete telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. server. Extends family to accommodate varying needs Small- to medium-sized businesses can choose from several OneWorld servers to meet their organizations' needs. The product line includes the OneWorld Network Modem, the OneWorld Fax with network modem capability, and the OneWorld Combo which combines fax, data and remote access capabilities. Pricing and availability OneWorld Network Modem will be available in January 1995 in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada through Global Village's network of authorized au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: resellers and mail-order companies, with a three-year repair/warranty. The package, which includes a PowerPort/Mercury fax/modem and a license for an unlimited number of users, will be priced at a suggested retail of $1,199. Global Village Communication Inc. Global Village is a leading supplier of easy-to-use communication products for personal computer users. The company develops, markets and supports industry-acclaimed products, including the FaxWorks family of fax software for Windows, OS/2 and DOS; GlobalFax software for Macintosh; TelePort Verb 1. teleport - transport by dematerializing at one point and assembling at another science fiction - literary fantasy involving the imagined impact of science on society transport - move something or somebody around; usually over long distances and PowerPort fax/modems for Macintosh desktop and PowerBook computers; and the OneWorld line of plug-and-play telecommunication telecommunication Communication between parties at a distance from one another. Modern telecommunication systems—capable of transmitting telephone, fax, data, radio, or television signals—can transmit large volumes of information over long distances. servers. Global Village sales information can be obtained by calling 1-800-736-4821. CONTACT: The Bohle Co. Laura Barnoski or Don Gentile, 310/785-0515 |
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