Global Village releases new version of its award-winning LAN fax software for Microsoft Windows NT servers; FaxWorks Server 2.0 for Windows NT offers unmatched ease-of-use, scalability and cost savings.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 1996--Global Village (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 launched a major upgrade to its integrated network A network that supports both data and voice and/or different networking protocols. See converged network and new public network. fax server software, FaxWorks Server 2.0 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. , an easy-to-use, scalable and cost-effective fax communication solution for small- to medium-sized businesses and departments within large corporations. The new version adds substantial network administration, end user and cost-savings enhancements, featuring auto-installation, automatic fax board detection, extensive routing capabilities and increased fax board support. "As fax communication continues to increase in popularity, managers are more aware of the overall costs," Andrew Watson, vice president and general manager, Global Village Communications Software Division, said. "Our upgraded FaxWorks Server product changes the playing field for network fax solutions because it's simple to install and has an intuitive interface that our customers love. This focus on simplification should result in higher end user productivity and lower cost of ownership." Eliminating the frustrating, hair-thinning experience of hovering over a fax machine waiting to send or receive an important document, FaxWorks Server 2.0 for Windows NT streamlines all fax communications on the desktop -- bringing fax send, receive, view and management capabilities to everyone on a company's network, as well as to remote users, such as traveling executives. Easy-to-use, integrated network fax solution Sending and receiving faxes was never so simple. With FaxWorks Server 2.0 for Windows NT, one easy-to-use program integrates fax send, receive, view and management capabilities. From a single, intuitive interface, and with only a few clicks of the mouse, users can perform tasks such as: sending faxes from virtually any application, including word processing, database and spreadsheet documents; generating custom cover pages; merging faxes with letterhead; and, setting up and utilizing personal or shared phonebooks. Mark-up tools, scanner support and OCR OCR in full optical character recognition Scanning and comparison technique intended to identify printed text or numerical data. It avoids the need to retype already printed material for data entry. enhancements allow users to annotate annotate - annotation received faxes and resend without ever printing. FaxWorks Server 2.0 for Windows NT features Wizard-like auto-installation and automatic inbound fax notification and routing capabilities and is the only fax server software solution that includes automatic fax board detection. In addition to Direct Inward Dial (DID) and T.30 subaddress sub·ad·dress n. A section of a computer device for input and output accessible through an operation code. routing, version 2.0 adds CSID (1) (Call Subscriber ID) A data field in a fax transmission that identifies the calling party. It can be entered at the fax machine or via software for fax/modems. , DTMF (Dual-Tone MultiFrequency) The type of audio signals that are generated when you press the buttons on a touch-tone telephone. See also DMTF. DTMF - Dual Tone Multi Frequency and PCL (Printer Command Language) The page description language for HP LaserJet printers. It has become a de facto standard used in many printers and typesetters. PCL Level 5, introduced with the LaserJet III in 1990, also supports Compugraphic's Intellifont scalable fonts. Print Queue routing as well as an enhanced print driver. Requiring minimal end user training and support, FaxWorks Server 2.0 for Windows NT significantly lightens the burden on the network administrator. FaxWorks Server 2.0 for Windows NT is a full 32-bit implementation that runs as a desktop application or a Windows NT service. Boosts productivity and cuts costs FaxWorks Server for Windows NT directly impacts an organization's bottom line -- what once took an average of six minutes to send by fax, can now be transmitted in approximately 72 seconds, resulting in substantial savings in telephone charges. For an office sending 25 faxes per day, this can add up to a $10,000 savings per year. Scalable high performance Incorporating Global Village's scalable client/server technology, FaxWorks 2.0 offers businesses the flexibility to grow their fax communication network as user numbers increase. Compatible with virtually all network operating systems, version 2.0 supports up to 96 fax channels per server and now offers support for GammaLink fax boards, Class 1, Class 2 and Class 2.0 modems as well as upgraded support for Brooktrout fax boards. Integrated e-mail option The FaxWorks Server for Windows NT e-mail option supports VIM (Vendor Independent Messaging Interface) A programming interface developed by Lotus, Novell, IBM and others. In order to enable an application to send and receive mail over a VIM-compliant messaging system such as cc:Mail, programmers write to the VIM interface. , MAPI (Mail API) A programming interface from Microsoft that enables a client application to send to and receive mail from Exchange Server or a Microsoft Mail (MS Mail) messaging system. Microsoft applications such as Outlook, the Exchange client and Microsoft Schedule use MAPI. and MHS (1) (Message Handling Service) An earlier messaging system from Novell that supported multiple operating systems and other messaging protocols, including SMTP, SNADS and X.400. It used the SMF-71 messaging format. , and allows users to send and receive faxes via their existing e-mail packages. Pricing and Availability FaxWorks Server for Windows NT was originally launched in July 1995. The 2.0 release comes complete with a 30-user license and is available at a suggested U.S. list price of $2,495 through leading VARs throughout North America, including Softmart, US Connect, Entex, CompuCom and Software House International. The optional e-mail integration feature is available at a suggested U.S. list price of $995. For more information, customers and VARs can call Global Village at 800/329-9675 or visit the company's World Wide Web site, "The Village," at http://www.globalvillage.com. Global Village Communication Inc. Global Village 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 and paging capabilities for individual users; communication servers that combine fax, remote access and network modem for small businesses and workgroups; fax/modems for individual users; and Integrated Services Digital Network Integrated services digital network (ISDN) A generic term referring to the integration of communications services transported over digital facilities such as wire pairs, coaxial cables, optical fibers, microwave radio, and satellites. products for individuals, small businesses and branch office connectivity. Global Village sells its products directly and through leading retailers and distributors worldwide. CONTACT: The Bohle Company Taunya Terry/Kim Uberti, 310/785-0515 taunya@bohle.com kim@bohle.com |
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