New Token Ring Adapter Driver Suite From Madge.connect Reduces Network Administration Costs.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2000 UniDriver LSS LSS Lutheran Social Services LSS Logistics Support System LSS Lean Six Sigma LSS Line Sharing Service (telecommunications, Australia) LSS Legal Services Society (Canada) LSS Law Students' Society 7 provides easier network management at the desktop to support new IP-based e-commerce applications; available for download at no charge Madge.connect(TM), part of Madge Networks Madge Networks NV. founded by Robert Madge and best known for its work with Token Ring, was a global leader and pioneer of high speed networking solutions in the mid 1990s, and also made significant contributions to technologies such as Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) and Ethernet. N.V. (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 NM: MADGF), has launched UniDriver LSS7, a free-to-download LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. driver suite for Madge and Olicom branded Token Ring network A LAN access method that uses the token passing technology in a physical ring. Each station in the network passes the token on to the station next to it. Token Ring and FDDI LANs use the token ring access method. See Token Ring, FDDI and token passing. adapters. For the first time, UniDriver LSS7 enables network managers to reduce the time and associated cost of administering multiple brand LAN drivers across their networks by using a single software driver. Madge's UniDriver LSS7 also provides an easier way for companies to implement 100Mbps connectivity at the desktop as it supports Madge and Olicom branded 16/4 Token Ring adapter A network adapter used in a Token Ring network. See network adapter. cards and Madge 100/16/4 adapters. This allows enterprises of all sizes the option of extending the life of their Token Ring networks without increased cost, and can more easily deploy new IP-based applications to support e-commerce. The UniDriver LSS7 is available for download from the Madge.connect website at www.madge.com/connect. Michael W. Jackman, General Manager and Vice President Sales and Marketing for Madge.connect - Americas: "This announcement is part of Madge.connect's ongoing strategy to deliver next generation solutions that allow Token Ring customers to easily deploy and manage IP-based applications at up to Gigabit speeds. The new UniDriver LSS 7 makes it easy for customers to deploy Madge's family of adapters, especially the Smart Ringnode 100/16 adapter. Combined with Smart DeskStream Token Ring switches, customers get a better long term investment and increased performance." About Madge.connect Madge.connect is a global supplier of advanced networking product solutions to large enterprises. As the market leader in Token Ring, Madge.connect is pioneering next generation networking Next Generation Networking (NGN) is a broad term to describe some key architectural evolutions in telecommunication core and access networks that will be deployed over the next 5-10 years. solutions, which enable the painless deployment of 100Mbps and Gigabit speed IP-based applications within existing corporate networks while protecting customers' investments in Token Ring and ATM. As part of this strategy, Madge.connect provides a range of ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. switching and IP-based video networking products for real-time multimedia communications across the network. About Madge Networks N.V. Founded in 1986, Madge Networks N.V. (NASDAQ NM: MADGF) is a global managed network services and product solutions provider specializing in mission-critical enterprise needs. The company's goal is to optimize the implementation of enterprises' voice, video and data networks with the ultimate aim of converging all networking needs on Internet Protocol (IP) solutions. The company's main business centers are at Wexham Springs, United Kingdom, and Plano, TX. Madge Networks N.V., a company organized under the laws of the Netherlands, is the parent company of Madge.web Holdings B.V. and Madge.connect Holdings B.V. Information about Madge's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at www.madge.com Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and Statement Investors should take note that certain statements in this press release are forward-looking and may not give full weight to all of the potential risks (e.g., difficulty of developing and introducing new products, changing industry standards, competition, changed priorities and resource allocation resource allocation Managed care The constellation of activities and decisions which form the basis for prioritizing health care needs resulting from these and other factors). Forward-looking statements in this press release include statements that refer to a reduction of the time and cost of administering multiple brand LAN drivers, the UniDriver allowing realization of the business benefits of 100/16/4 desktop connectivity, and other statements, which are not completely historical. Actual results, actions or events could differ materially. For more information on risk factors, please refer to Madge's SEC filings. Madge, the Madge logo and Madge.connect are trademarks, and in some jurisdictions may be registered trademarks of Madge Networks or its affiliated companies Affiliated Companies A situation that occurs when one company owns a minority interest (less than 50%) in another company. Also refers to companies that are related to each other in some way. Notes: An affiliated company is sometimes referred to as a subsidiary. . |
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