Meridian Data and SilverPlatter Information introduce industry-first CD ROM application servers; Systems deliver network-based CD ROM information to health care, biomedical and educational organizations.SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 1995--Meridian Data Inc. (NASDAQ/NMS: PLLN) and SilverPlatter Information Inc. Monday jointly announced the availability of the CD Net SilverServer, a high-performance CD ROM CD ROM Compact Disk Read Only Memory network system which allows health care, biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. and educational organizations to easily share and access comprehensive SilverPlatter CD ROM databases throughout the enterprise. Available through 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: , specially-trained value-added resellers A value-added reseller (VAR) is a company that adds some feature(s) to an existing product(s), then resells it (usually to end-users) as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution. (VARs), the SilverServers include Meridian's award-winning CD Net 428 Enterprise network server and a choice of three SilverPlatter CD ROM database packages, integrated in a turnkey software and system package. SilverPlatter CD applications -- for DOS, Windows and Macintosh platforms -- include an intuitive interface for accessing vast amounts of networked information and are well-known for enhancing user productivity. The CD Net SilverServers include Meridian's premier CD Net Plus Software, Ethernet- or Token Ring-based network server, 14 double- or quadruple-speed CD ROM drives in a pressurized pres·sur·ize tr.v. pres·sur·ized, pres·sur·iz·ing, pres·sur·iz·es 1. To maintain normal air pressure in (an enclosure, as an aircraft or submarine). 2. lock-secured cabinet and a series of complementary SilverPlatter databases. Available for Novell NetWare (operating system, networking) Novell NetWare - Novell, Inc.'s proprietary networking operating system for the IBM PC. NetWare uses the IPX/SPX, NetBEUI or TCP/IP network protocols. It supports MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, OS/2, Macintosh and Unix clients. and NetBIOS LANs, the high-performance network systems are identified by vertical application specialty: -- CD Net Hospital SilverServer, with 13-CD Health Care Package, including these titles: MEDLINE The online medical database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) whose parent is the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD. MEDLINE contains millions of articles from thousands of medical journals and publications. The consumer section of the site (http://medlineplus. Express (1990 to present), HealthPLAN-CD, Health & Drug Info Library, BIOETHICSLINE Plus, EMBASE Alert, MDX (MultiDimensional EXpressions) A multidimensional query language. MDX uses syntax similar to SQL, but whereas SQL is used to query relational tables, MDX is used to query multidimensional cubes (OLAP databases). See SQL and OLAP. , RNdex Top 100, CANCERLIT CancerLit Oncology The NCI's bibliographic database of published research that contains compilations of select citations and brief reviews on cancer topics: wwwicic.nci.nih.gov/canlit/canlit.htm ; -- CD Net Pharmaceutical SilverServer, with 13-CD Biomedical Package (language, library, statistics) BioMeDical Package - (BMDP) A statistical language and library of over forty statistical routines developed in 1961 at UCLA, Health Sciences Computing Facility under Dr. Wilford Dixon. BMDP was first implemented in Fortran for the IBM 7090. , including these titles: MEDLINE Express (1984 to present), EMBASE Alert, International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, BIOETHICSLINE Plus, Inpharma, Reactions; -- CD Net Academic SilverServer, with 11-CD Education Package, including these titles: ERIC Quarterly (1966 to present), GPO, Statistical Abstract from A Matter of Fact database, Peterson's GRADLINE, PAIS International, EconLit, Sociofile, Choice, MDX Health Digest, Access: the Supplementary Index to Periodicals. "This unique Meridian/SilverPlatter relationship -- a first for the CD ROM industry -- establishes a network of authorized VARs, specializing in end-user vertical applications and trained to integrate, install, and support the complete networked-CD solution," said Bill Etheredge, Meridian's vice president of sales. "Now, health care, biomedical and educational professionals can rely on a knowledgeable one-stop shop One-Stop Shop A company or a location that offers a multitude of services to a client or a customer. The idea is to provide convenient and efficient service and also to create the opportunity for the company to sell more products to clients and customers. for their CD database and network system needs. We are pleased to offer this attractively-priced CD Net SilverServer product line through our specially-trained and certified group of VARs, bundling Meridian's premier network management system and SilverPlatter's leading-edge CD ROM applications." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Rob McKinney, director of network distribution for SilverPlatter, "We are very pleased with our partnership with Meridian, which provides our subscribers with a total solution for their CD ROM system and database needs. With Meridian's excellent reputation, we know that customers will receive the best service and support for their CD ROM network -- plus access to the databases they need through the familiar SilverPlatter software. This relationship also furthers our commitment to make SilverPlatter's electronic information resources (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. easily available to subscribers across the country." Pricing and Availability The Hospital, Pharmaceutical and Academic CD Net SilverServers have a starting suggested list price (U.S.) of $41,484, $43,068, and $39,906, respectively. Customers can expand the SilverServer capacity by upgrading the system to a total of 28 double- or quad-speed CD ROM drives. The CD Net SilverServers, bundled with the CD Net system, software and application packages, are priced at savings of up to $4,795, compared to standalone stand·a·lone adj. Self-contained and usually independently operating: a standalone computer terminal. pricing of the individual Meridian and SilverPlatter products. Meridian's products are backed by a comprehensive Reliance Support Program, including one-year warranty that provides 24-hour turnaround, toll-free technical hotline and bulletin board service. The CD Net SilverServers are available now through these authorized value-added resellers: -0-
Western Integrated
Systems San Francisco 415/989-1777
Ascolta Los Angeles & Orange Counties, CA 714/852-8811
Western Office Systems Phoenix 602/265-1566
Amisys Inc. Denver 303/450-2434
Accudata Systems Inc. Houston 713/440-7220
CompuNet Engineering Kansas City, Mo.; St. Louis,
Wichita, Kan. 913/491-3400
Data Systems Network
Corp. Detroit, Chicago, Columbus, Ohio 810/489-7117
Frederick Computers
Plus Philadelphia/NJ 610/292-2200
ISI Washington, D.C./Baltimore,
Metro Area 703/276-8933
-0- VAR Program Participation Resellers interested in participating in the CD Net SilverServer program in metropolitan regions not currently covered are advised to contact Meridian Data at 408/438-3100 for qualification requirements. About SilverPlatter Information SilverPlatter Information is a worldwide publisher and distributor of electronic information products. In partnership with more than 100 information providers, SilverPlatter offers a collection of over 200 databases, covering 175 different subjects. With offices in Boston, London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong Hong Kong (hŏng kŏng), Mandarin Xianggang, special administrative region of China, formerly a British crown colony (2005 est. pop. 6,899,000), land area 422 sq mi (1,092 sq km), adjacent to Guangdong prov. and Berlin, SilverPlatter is committed to creating a more-effective worldwide electronic information industry. About Meridian Data Founded in 1986, Meridian Data is a leading provider of CD ROM creation and network-based storage and access solutions. Meridian became a public corporation in 1994 through a merger with Parallan Computer; the combined company plans to change its legal name to Meridian Data Inc. in 1995, with a corresponding new trading symbol Trading symbol See: Ticker symbol on the 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 National Market System. Meridian is headquartered in Scotts Valley, and maintains offices in Lawrenceville, N.J., Herndon, Va. and Naperville, Ill. Meridian's products are available through leading distributors and value-added resellers, worldwide. -0- Note to Editors: The Meridian Data logo is a registered trademark and CD Net is a trademark of Meridian Data Inc. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Meridian Data Inc. Richard Krueger, 408/438-3100 SilverPlatter Information Inc. Elizabeth Morley, 617/769-2599 The Hoffman Agency Dan Toporek, 408/286-2611 |
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