Intergraph Software Solutions adopts Optical Technology Group's DiskExtender 2.0 as part of Windows NT data storage management solution.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 1994--Intergraph Software Solutions (Huntsville, Ala.) and Optical Technology Group Inc. (Bethesda, Md.) have signed an agreement under which Intergraph will distribute OTG's DiskExtender 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. , the only full-featured mass storage management software available for Windows NT. DiskExtender 2.0 transparently manages jukeboxes and stand-alone devices including WORM (write once, read many) and erasable e·ras·a·ble adj. 1. Capable of being erased: erasable ink. 2. Capable of producing something that can be erased: an erasable pen. optical, tape and CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). . ``We developed DiskExtender to fill a void that exists today in Windows NT environments,'' said Richard Kay, chief executive officer of OTG (1) See USB OTG. (2) (The OBJECTive Technology Group, Ltd., Alexandria, VA) An organization that was devoted to distributed computing and object technology. Founded in 1994, it augmented the object and Internet standards community and served as an intermediary between . ``With DiskExtender, a user can store and retrieve files from a variety of storage devices within the enterprise, right from the desktop, with the assurance of having virtually infinite disk space. We designed DiskExtender as an easy-to-use, GUI-based application for Windows NT that will benefit Intergraph's Windows NT customers who need enterprise-wide mass storage capability.'' Providing a file system interface to mass storage subsystems, DiskExtender automatically manages hardware and media internally for applications. All drive, jukebox and media specific issues are managed and optimized, allowing applications to simply save and retrieve files from a logical device. The product has a powerful read and write cache utility, system event and error monitoring, comprehensive drive and jukebox management capabilities and a file move scheduling feature to maximize system performance. DiskExtender also contains a media copy utility to ensure data security. Users can customize features such as move schedule times, incremental or full copy and partition structure. ``DiskExtender 2.0 is an important addition to our arsenal of Windows NT products,'' 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. ``It expands the capabilities of the Windows NT operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. with easy, effective data storage management.'' Steele said that Intergraph will sell DiskExtender 2.0 through its direct sales force and the Intergraph Order Desk. The product runs on Intel platforms with Windows NT 3.5 and has been certified to run on Intergraph TD workstations and servers, and will be certified on additional Intel platforms in the future. 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. Intergraph Software Solutions (ISS ISS See Institutional Shareholder 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 software, high-end applications and training, consulting and implementation services. Optical Technology Group Background Information Optical Technology Group Inc. (OTG) offers a family of Windows-based imaging solutions including image-enabling applications, mass storage management servers, COLD products and imaging utility programs. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md., with sales offices located 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 the United Kingdom. -0- Intergraph is a registered trademark of Intergraph Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Note to Editors: If you wish to include telephone numbers for reader inquiries, please use 800/345-4856 or 205/730-5499. Or direct your readers to the Internet address There are two kinds of addresses that are widely used on the Internet. One is a person's e-mail address, and the other is the address of a Web site, which is known as a URL. Following is an explanation of Internet e-mail addresses only. For more on URLs, see URL and Internet domain name. : http:back slash back slash www.intergraph.com. (http://www.intergraph.com). Use of these numbers and the Internet address will allow Intergraph to better serve your readers. CONTACT: Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville Jim Ruester, 205/730-8301 |
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