Intergraph Expands Integration Product Line with DiskAccess.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 1995--Intergraph Software Solutions (Huntsville, Ala.) introduced DiskAccess for Windows 95 at Windows World/Comdex here this week. A part of Intergraph's full suite of Windows 95 products, DiskAccess is a 32-bit NFS (Network File System) The file sharing protocol in a Unix network. This de facto Unix standard, which is widely known as a "distributed file system," was developed by Sun. See file sharing protocol and WebNFS. NFS - Network File System client that enables Windows 95 users to mount and access files stored on UNIX-based systems. DiskAccess integrates Windows 95 systems into multivendor client/server networks, enabling an open exchange of files and network resources between Windows 95 and UNIX systems. Based on Open Network Computing/Network File System (ONC/NFS) standards, DiskAccess leverages the expertise Intergraph gained while developing DiskShare, its award-winning NFS server product 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. . "What originally was created out of the necessity to support our corporate direction to Windows NT has become an enormously successful business for Intergraph," said Tommy Steele Tommy Steele OBE (born December 17, 1936 in London, England) is an English entertainer. Steele is widely regarded as Britain's first pop idol. Born Thomas Willam Hicks , president of Intergraph Software Solutions (ISS ISS See Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS). ). "Windows 95 presents an opportunity for us to leverage our success in building robust, reliable 32-bit applications to a broader market base. We believe that Windows 95 will dominate the market, and we plan to offer a broad range of products to support it." Steele said that Intergraph is extending its entire line of integration products for Windows NT to Windows 95. Intergraph's integration product suite includes DiskShare (an NFS server), eXalt (an X-windows server), and Batch Services (a task manager). Intergraph will demonstrate these products at Windows World/COMDEX. ISS is currently the world's largest developer of Windows NT solutions outside of Microsoft Corporation (company) Microsoft Corporation - The biggest supplier of operating systems and other software for IBM PC compatibles. Software products include MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft Access, LAN Manager, MS Client, SQL Server, Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC), MS Mail, . "Intergraph will continue to offer PC-NFS for Windows NT as its NFS client solution for Windows NT," said John Allen John Allen may refer to: Artists
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Intergraph Background Information A member of the Fortune 500, Intergraph Corporation is the world's largest company dedicated to supplying interactive computer graphics systems. Products range from point solutions, meeting individual and departmental needs, to integrated, enterprise-wide systems. Noted for delivering interoperable systems and applications, Intergraph bases its products on Windows, Windows NT, and UNIX operating systems Noun 1. UNIX operating system - trademark for a powerful operating system UNIX, UNIX system operating system, OS - (computer science) software that controls the execution of computer programs and may provide various services . ISS develops and markets integrated software Separate software components or applications that have been combined into one package. See integrated software package. for the Technical Desktop -- the combination of compatible technical applications and personal productivity tools in a single desktop computer. Technical applications include computer-aided design computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), form of automation that helps designers prepare drawings, specifications, parts lists, and other design-related elements using special graphics- and calculations-intensive , engineering, analysis, manufacturing, publishing, and earth sciences. ISS also provides core system software, high-end applications, and training, consulting, and implementation services. -0- Note to Editors: Intergraph is a registered trademark of Intergraph Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville John Allen, 205/730-6112 |
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