Tandem and Access Beyond Bring Remote Access to Tandem Servers Incorporating Gemini Software Technology; Fast, low-cost, flexible asynchronous connectivity for local and remote device clustering.CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 1997--Tandem(r) Computers Incorporated (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :TDM (Time Division Multiplexing) A technology that transmits multiple signals simultaneously over a single transmission path. Each lower-speed signal is time sliced into one high-speed transmission. ), and Access Beyond, Inc. (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 : ACCB ACCB Air Cavalry Combat Brigade ACCB Aylesbury Community Concert Band (Aylesbury, UK) ACCB Automatic Command Centre Builder (computer game Carrier Command) ACCB Army Configuration Control Board ), today announced a partnership to deliver enhanced remote access solutions for Tandem applications. Gemini Communications offers custom software so that existing asynchronous Refers to events that are not synchronized, or coordinated, in time. The following are considered asynchronous operations. The interval between transmitting A and B is not the same as between B and C. The ability to initiate a transmission at either end. devices can access the applications remotely. The solutions are available on the full range of Tandem NonStop(r) Himalaya(r) servers, including the current K-series and the new S-series servers. The Access Beyond (AB) for Tandem solution is the only remote access concentrator A remote access server that supports one or more T1/E1 lines, allowing multiple analog and ISDN calls to come in over one port from the telephone company. Remote access concentrators can handle much higher call densities than remote access servers. designed to address the flexible remote clustering of the estimated million or so asynchronous devices connected to Tandem systems, including Tandem 6530 and DEC VT100R terminals. The first in a series of remote access connectivity products, Access Beyond for Tandem provides advanced 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. access remote node A terminal or computer located apart from the main network. It may refer to a branch office or a traveling user with a laptop. Access to the company LAN is typically made via an Internet or dial-up connection. See remote control software. support for IP, IPX (Internetwork Packet EXchange) The network layer protocol in the NetWare operating system. Similar to the IP layer in TCP/IP, it contains a network address and allows messages to be routed to a different network or subnet. , and AppleTalk networks. This also allows Tandem users to access their critical NonStop Himalaya applications using Point-to-Point Protocol See PPP and PPTP. (communications, protocol) Point-to-Point Protocol - (PPP) The protocol defined in RFC 1661, the Internet standard for transmitting network layer datagrams (e.g. IP packets) over serial point-to-point links. (PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) The most popular method for transporting IP packets over a serial link between the user and the ISP. Developed in 1994 by the IETF and superseding the SLIP protocol, PPP establishes the session between the user's computer and the ISP using ). Access to the large array of 6530 applications from local and remote VT100 terminal environments is also possible via VT100-to-6530 translation software developed by Gemini Communications. Running in the AB concentrator rather than in the NonStop Himalaya server, this software provides flexible and cost-effective device transparency to the application. "Gemini Communications specializes in communications solutions, and the 6530 gateway software running in the AB concentrator moves communications processing from the NonStop Himalaya server to versatile Ethernet-connected devices. This not only frees the server from unnecessary processing but also provides users with more versatility in configuring their diverse asynchronous devices," said Dave Cikra, vice president at Gemini Communications. According to Tandem vice president and general manager of the NonStop Systems Division, Bryan Sweeley, the AB series of concentrators provides fast, efficient, low-cost asynchronous connectivity for Tandem NonStop Himalaya servers. "It gives our customers the freedom to configure multiple terminal types and provide remote branch office clustering, which lowers their communications costs. It also enables use of PPP, dial-out modem pooling, and adds versatile manageability features, all of which lower operational costs and increase service levels." With these extended capabilities, Tandem users will be able to take advantage of the most advanced remote access applications and retain their investment in Tandem 6530 applications. "Access Beyond is committed to providing state-of-the-art remote access connectivity products and to offering a migration path for networks that otherwise would not be able to take advantage of new networking solutions," said Ron Howard, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president of Access Beyond. Availability Four Access Beyond for Tandem models are available supporting from 8 to 64 asynchronous ports plus an Ethernet port. The 8- and 16-port AB models will be available through Tandem in May 1997. The 32- and 64-port models will be available during the second half of 1997. The Access Beyond models can also be used with Tandem Integrity(r) servers and other UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). (r) systems. Founded in 1974, Tandem Computers Incorporated designs and delivers technology solutions that companies rely on to compete in a business that runs 24 hours a day. A US$1.9 billion company headquartered in Cupertino, California, Tandem has offices, strategic partners, and providers in more than 50 countries around the world. For more information, visit Tandem's Web site at http://www.tandem.com . Tandem press materials are also available on NEWSdesk International on the World Wide Web at http://www.newsdesk.com . Access Beyond, Inc., focuses on the development and sale of a new generation of scalable, modular, and cost-effective products targeted at the growing remote access market. Its products support the combination of advanced transmission technologies for use in remote access, internetworking, and terminal connectivity applications. To learn more about AB, visit its Web site at http://www.accessbeyond.com . -0- Note to Editors: Tandem, Himalaya, Integrity, NonStop, and the Tandem logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Tandem Computers Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Windows NT is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open Ltd. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Tandem Computers SoHanna Park, 408/285-6028 or Access Beyond, Inc. Liamar Capo-Toth, 301/921-8600 x8867 World Wide Web Home Page Address: http://www.tandem.com |
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