Perle Systems First Vendor To Offer Remote Networking Products With Cisco IOS Compatibility.Business Editors WESTMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2000 (Nasdaq:PERL) (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :PL.) With Cisco IOS Cisco IOS (originally Internetwork Operating System) is the software used on the vast majority of Cisco Systems routers and all current Cisco network switches. IOS is a package of routing, switching, internetworking and telecommunications functions tightly integrated with a Compatible Configuration, the Perle 833IS Complements and Broadens Access Server Offering for Cisco Users/Resellers Perle Systems Perle Systems is a Canadian company based in Markham, Ontario that develops and manufactures serial communications products. Product lines include terminal servers, device servers, serial console servers, serial cards, USB to serial adapters and remote access products. (Nasdaq:PERL)(TSE:PL.), a leading provider of networking products for IP and e-business access, today announced its strategy to deliver access server products with Cisco IOS(TM) compatibility that complement Cisco's remote access server range. As the first step in this strategy, Perle launches Version 7.0 of the 833IS Access Server, with Cisco IOS(TM) style configuration. Including Cisco IOS(TM) configuration compatibility on the 833IS effectively broadens the choice of RAS (1) See network access server. (2) (Remote Access Service) A Windows NT/2000 Server feature that allows remote users access to the network from their Windows laptops or desktops via modem. See RRAS and network access server. products available to users with Cisco IOS(TM) based networks, letting them select a product that fits their needs and that is also compatible with their Cisco IOS(TM) environment. "This is the first time that anyone in the remote networking space has successfully tackled the challenge of delivering remote access products with Cisco IOS(TM) compatibility said Sean O'Donovan, vice president of worldwide marketing at Perle. "By adding a Cisco IOS(TM) Style Command Line Configurator to our products, they fit seamlessly into customers existing CiscoIOS(TM)-based networks and can be easily supported by resellers familiar with the Cisco IOS(TM) command set." Perle's access server product strategy differs fundamentally from that of other networking vendors, such as 3Com and Intel/Shiva who are obliged to compete head-on with Cisco for access server sales. Rather than compete with Cisco, Perle access server products actually fill gaps in Cisco's product line, providing a greater choice of products to Cisco users and resellers and delivering them with functionality that leverages their positive experience with Cisco IOS(TM). This new Cisco IOS(TM) compatible strategy, leverages Perle's proven track record for delivering compatible products in large enterprise environments and applies it to the Cisco remote access environment. The company has already successfully executed an IBM compatible (computer) IBM compatible - A computer which can use hardware and software designed for the IBM PC (or, less often, IBM mainframes). This was once a key phrase in marketing a new PC clone but now in 1998 is rarely used, the non-IBM wintel personal computer manufacturers such product strategy, making Perle the number one worldwide supplier of IBM compatible AS/400 network controllers. PERLE 833IS ACCESS SERVERS WITH CISCO IOS(TM) COMPATIBLE CONFIGURATION The Perle 833IS Access Server is a complete, integrated and scaleable solution for 8 to 16 concurrent dial-in, dial-out or 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. to LAN users needing access to corporate LAN resources across high-speed 56 Kbps-V.90, V.34 analog or ISDN BRI ISDN BRI Integrated Services Digital Network Basic Rate Interface (also seen as ISDN-BRI) connections. With the addition of Cisco IOS(TM) compatible configuration, the Perle 833IS fills a gap in the Cisco access server range, by providing a more scalable remote access solution for mid-sized dial-in populations. The Perle 833IS is the only high-speed RAS product with Cisco IOS(TM) compatible configuration that can offer 8 to 16 remote users V.90 and ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. access on the same BRI See ISDN. BRI - Basic Rate Interface ports, without the expense of E1/T1 lines. With Cisco access servers, users can only get combined analog and digital access if they purchase larger, and therefore more expensive, PRI PRI: see Institutional Revolutionary party. (Primary Rate Interface) An ISDN service that provides 23 64 Kbps B (Bearer) channels and one 64 Kbps D (Data) channel (23B+D), which is equivalent to the 24 channels of a T1 line. units. With Cisco IOS(TM) compatible configuration, the Perle 833IS allows resellers to respond with more flexibility and greater cost-efficiency to these specific enterprise requirements. Perle's Cisco IOS(TM) compatible Access Servers will also deliver remote access functionality that will internetwork with all other applicable Cisco IOS(TM) products, presenting a familiar look and feel. PRICING AND AVAILABILITY Cisco IOS(TM) compatible configuration support will be delivered as a standard function of the Perle 833IS Access Server on all units shipped from May 16, 2000. There will be no additional charge for this functionality. Version 7.0 upgrade feature kits will be made available for existing customers with 833IS units running Version 6 and below. Version 7.0 upgrade feature kit will be priced at US$340. About Perle Systems Perle Systems is a leading developer, manufacturer and vendor of award-winning networking products. These products are used to connect remote users reliably and securely to central servers for a wide variety of e-business and general business applications. Perle specializes in IP (Internet Protocol See Internet and TCP/IP. (networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. ) connectivity with product lines that include Remote Access Servers for Ethernet and Token Ring LANs, Terminal Servers, Serial connectivity products and Network Controllers. These products provide access to leading e-business platforms, including AS/400, NT and LINUX/UNIX. Perle Systems recently acquired Chase Research, a leading provider of local and remote serial-based data communications systems and remote access solutions. Perle Systems has offices in 15 countries and sells its products through distribution channels worldwide. Its stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. (symbol PERL) and the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. (symbol PL). For more information about Perle and its products, access the Company's Web sites at www.perle.com, www.perlespecialix.com, www.perlezeta.com and www.chaser.co.uk |
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