SMC to integrate TZO Dynamic DNS client software from Tzolkin.

SMC Networks and Tzolkin Corp. have announced that the companies have entered into an agreement by which SMC will integrate the TZO Dynamic DNS client software into its Cable/DSL broadband router products, providing its users with more flexibility in how they configure and host their Web presences. Effectively immediately, SMC will ship products from the Barricade family of wired and wireless broadband Cable/DSL routers with TZO Dynamic DNS client software built-in.

Commonly, small business and home networks are set up with Internet service that uses a pool of IP addresses for Internet connectivity, and thus, most have dynamic IP addresses. Having a dynamic IP address creates a problem when hosting a server, but the TZO service solves that problem. The TZO client embedded in the SMC Barricade broadband router detects when the Web server's IP address changes and automatically updates the Web server's DNS record. This keeps the Web site available for visitors in spite of the fact that its IP address has changed.

"We're pleased to provide this technology to our users," said Tony Stramandinoli, director of marketing for SMC Networks. "It will be especially beneficial to our small business and home/home office clients who are always looking for ways to be more efficient--both in terms of time and cost."

The TZO Dynamic DNS Service allows small businesses and home offices to reduce their expenses by hosting their own Web sites, e-mail servers, FTP servers and more without having to purchase a static IP address or pay a hosting service. The reliability of the TZO service is assured through a distributed Dynamic DNS server system with redundant DNS servers in five different locations throughout North America.

"The users of broadband connections are exactly the users who can best benefit from our arrangement to integrate our TZO client software with SMC's products," said Gary Cook, CEO of Tzolkin Corp. "The fastest growing market segment for networking products is the small to medium sized business market and SMC's presence and reputation in this market is significant. Combining our TZO service with SMC's networking products is a winning combination that helps both our companies offer significant added value to our customers."

SMC takes the work out of networks, with high-performance, easy-to-use connectivity products for businesses and homes. Leveraging its more than 30 years' market and technology experience with strong attention to end-user and reseller feedback, SMC Networks has set the standards for quality, reliability, ease-of-use, and affordability in network solutions and components. The company continues to bring to market a host of affordable, high-performance products that benefit from the combination of its strong internal R&D resources, global manufacturing resources and strategic relationships with technology innovators. From basic to leading-edge, SMC Networks' portfolio of products provides solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses, corporate workgroups, branch offices, and home and small office environments.

Located just outside Boston, Tzolkin Corp. provides software tools and services that help small- to medium-sized businesses, associations, and individuals increase the value of their Internet connections. With the TZO dynamic DNS, small businesses, associations, and individuals can reduce the cost of hosting a Web site, e-mail server, FTP site and more without sacrificing performance.