Integra Technology Ships WinBEEP for Windows 95 and Networks; Newest addition to the popular wireless messaging software family connects more than 50,000 Windows users -- anywhere -- to people, information and technology.Technology International Inc. today announced that Integra WinBEEP for Windows 95, wireless messaging software for desktops and networks, is immediately available to people using any current version of Windows. Integra WinBEEP for Windows 95 offers immediate, easy and accurate delivery of information to people who are regularly on the move, regardless of their location. The product sends text messages from any desktop or networked PC that runs Windows 95, Windows for Workgroups A version of Windows 3.1 introduced in 1992 that added peer-to-peer networking. See Windows. (operating system) Windows for Workgroups - (WFW, WFWG) A version of Windows 3.1 which works with a network. Although stand-alone 3. , or Windows 3.1 to alphanumeric pagers, laptops with on-board paging cards, and other wireless messaging devices -- enabling organizations to improve business operations Business operations are those activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders. Compare business processes. The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets by linking mobile users to the office -- and people to their homes. Integra WinBEEP wireless messaging OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and and packaged products are installed on more than 50,000 desktops and servers. With this announcement, Integra WinBEEP now offers wireless messaging to millions of Windows 95 and network users. In that regard, Integra Technology announced only last week that Integra WinBEEP Alert, the alphanumeric wireless messaging software for network administrators, is shipping preinstalled on Dell SafeSite server software. WinBEEP's underlying technology foundation, the Integra WinBEEP paging engine, as well as WinBEEP for Networks, are architected to run seamlessly with current and future Windows applications, as well as popular network operating systems including Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. NT, Microsoft BackOffice See BackOffice. and Microsoft Exchange Messaging and groupware software for Windows from Microsoft. Exchange Server is an Internet-compliant e-mail system that runs under Windows NT/2000 and Windows Server 2003. It can be accessed by Web browsers, the Exchange client, versions of Outlook and the earlier Windows Inbox. , and Novell NetWare. In addition, WinBEEP products and technologies support technologies such as Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) A message protocol in Windows that allows application programs to request and exchange data between them automatically. DDE - Dynamic Data Exchange ), the Messaging API (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. ), the Telephony API (TAPI (Telephony API) A programming interface from Microsoft and Intel that is part of Microsoft's WOSA architecture. It allows Windows client applications to access voice services on a server. ) and Vendor Independent Messaging (networking) Vendor Independent Messaging - (VIM) An electronic mail API promoted by an industry group headed by Lotus Development. VIM is a competitor to Microsoft's MAPI. (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. ). Some of the companies that use integrated products from the Integra WinBEEP family include Dell Corp., Microsystems Software Inc., DKSystems, Wonderware, Intel, Campbell Services Inc., Patientransport Systems Inc., ADM See add/drop multiplexer. (language) ADM - A picture query language, extension of Sequel2. ["An Image-Oriented Database System", Y. Takao et al, in Database Techniques for Pictorial Applications, A. Blaser ed, pp. 527-538]. Group, Magic Solutions Inc., Target Systems Corp., The Molloy Group Inc., and Datametrics Systems Corp., to name a few. Dwayne Walker, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Integra Technology, noted: "We are committed to providing wireless messaging technology and solutions services to customers. The explosive need for mobile wireless messaging is very clear." Added Sally Jenkins, general manager of Integra Technology's Wireless Messaging Division: "Whether the mobile work force is in the building, on corporate campus, or in the field locally, regionally, or nationally, Integra's family of wireless messaging software, coupled with the vast array of available paging services, make it possible for mobile users to access mission critical information to ensure optimal productivity." "WinBEEP is one of the sweetest pieces of code I have run into in a long time," said Mark Wood, director of Technical Services, Millennium Technologies, an Integra authorized reseller. "With the use of WinBEEP and an alphanumeric pager, you can send out exact information about your factory or facility, in a readable and intelligent form. WinBEEP is a sure winner for anyone needing alphanumeric paging software." Product Highlights: (Desktops, Laptops and Networks) ----------------------------------------------------- Send messages to one or many recipients from a PC or workstation to alphanumeric pagers or laptops with on-board paging cards Schedule messages to be sent automatically at a specified time Personalize messages with user signature and time stamp Receive messages on a laptop PC with an on-board paging card and WinBEEP Send/Receive Know the status of sent messages through the message tracking log Create predefined messages for correspondence that's often repeated Refine messages with built-in spell checker Specify an unlimited number of user-defined address groups Add WinBEEP paging capabilities to Windows applications through DDE, MAPI and VIM support Additional Network Highlights: ----------------------------- Send messages to email inboxes including Microsoft Mail and cc:Mail Forward mail to pagers and laptops with on-board paging cards Share address books Share modems and utilize modem pooling Pricing, Availability and Configuration: --------------------------------------- Integra WinBEEP for Windows 95 is available immediately for $129 (desktop) and $699 (network) with 5 workstation licenses. Upgrade pricing is $49 (desktop) and $249 (network with 5 workstation licenses). Network add-on licenses are available in 5, 20, 50 and 100 user packs for new and upgrade customers. Volume discounts are offered for resellers and large organizations. Integra Technology is currently offering a special Windows 95 Introductory Promotion which provides additional savings for volume purchases during the introductory period. For example, an end user who purchases 3 or more products can save 49% per unit. Resellers can save as much as 52% per unit during the promotional period. The promotion ends Dec. 31, 1995. For more information about the promotion, Integra WinBEEP for Windows 95 and Integra WinBEEP for Networks, or to place an order call 800/842-8395. Orders can also be faxed to 206/637-5607. The Integra WinBEEP standalone desktop needs: -------------------------------------------- 386 CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. , 4MB RAM, hard disk with 3MB available, Windows 95, Windows 3.1 or Windows for Workgroups 3.11 operating environments in Enhanced Mode. 3.5" high-density disk drive Mouse or compatible pointing device Hayes or Hayes-compatible modem The Integra WinBEEP Network needs (workstation and server): ---------------------------------------------------------- Workstation requirements are the same as the desktop requirements listed above LANs supporting Microsoft Windows including Microsoft LAN Manager, Microsoft Windows for Workgroups, Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft BackOffice, Novell NetWare, Novell NetWare Lite, Banyan VINES, DEC Pathworks, IBM LAN Server IBM LAN Server started as a close cousin of Microsoft LAN Manager and first shipped in early 1988. It was originally designed to run on top of Operating System/2 Extended Edition. The network client was called IBM LAN Requester and was included with OS/2 EE 1.1 by default. , 3Com 3+ Open, and LANtastic. The WinBEEP message recipient needs: ----------------------------------- Alphanumeric pager Laptop PC with type II PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association, San Jose, CA, www.pcmcia.org) An international standards body and trade association that was founded in 1989 to establish a standard for connecting peripherals to portable computers. PCMCIA created the PC Card. See PC Card. slot and type II PCMCIA Receiving Card (WinBEEP Send/Receive) Paging service provider subscription Launched in 1995, Integra Technology International Inc. provides client-server and wireless messaging software and custom solutions that link people, information and technology. The company offers a wide variety of software and services to help individuals and businesses grow by getting the most value from information technology. The privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, and has offices in Tucson, Arizona, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of state and a subsidiary in India. -0- Integra is a registered trademark of Integra Technology International Inc. Other products and companies mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may or may not be trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Integra Technology International Inc. Dana Wyckoff, 206/637-5600 206/637-5607 (FAX) Dwayne@integratech.com Sally@integratech.com OR Pembroke Resources Inc. Jill Pembroke, 503/873-2404 503/873-3268 (FAX) Jill@Pembroke.com NOTE TO EDITORS: In the Internet/email addresses noted in this news release, there is an "at" symbol between: -- dwayne AND integratech.com -- sally AND integratech.com -- jill AND pembroke.com These symbols may not appear properly (or at all) in some systems. |
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