U.S. Robotics Announces x2 Upgrade Program For Its Remote Access Servers.SKOKIE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 1996-- Customers Who Purchase Remote Access Products By December 31st Get x2 56 Kbps Technology Free Through Special, Limited-Time Offer U.S. Robotics (U.S. Robotics, Inc., Schaumburg, IL, www.usr.com) A modem manufacturer highly regarded for its quality products. The company manufactures its own chipsets (data pumps) and often leads with innovations. Its HST protocol was a high-speed, reliable protocol before 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 : USRX) today announced a special upgrade program for customers who want to provide x2(TM) access for their employees or subscribers. U.S. Robotics' recently-announced x2 technology allows people to get information from the Internet, corporate networks, or other online information sources, at up to 56Kbps. x2 provides nearly double the speed of current modem technology, and operates over regular analog phone The original telephone technology, which converts air vibrations into an analogous electrical frequency. Unless a key telephone system, digital PBX or voice over IP (VoIP) is used, most homes and small offices still use analog phones, and the local loop is mostly analog. lines. For U.S. Robotics' remote access servers and modem pools, x2 may be added with a simple software upgrade. "This kind of software upgrade path to 56 Kbps will be unmatched in the industry," said Ross Manire, senior vice president and general manager of U.S. Robotics' Network Systems Division. "This special program gives customers a fantastic opportunity to get access to this breakthrough x2 technology without additional expense. Additionally, U.S. Robotics will upgrade customers to the 56 Kbps ITU (International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland, www.itu.ch) A telecommunications standards body that is under the auspices of the United Nations. Comprising more than 185 member countries, the ITU sets standards for global telecom networks. standard when it is eventually ratified." Many Remote Access Products Eligible for Free x2 Upgrade Through Special Program U.S. Robotics is providing customers a special, limited x2 upgrade program. U.S. Robotics remote access servers(a), modem pools and Courier desktop modems included in this program will be eligible for a free upgrade to x2 if the product is purchased between October 1, 1996 and December 31, 1996. Beginning in January, x2 upgrades for U.S. Robotics' remote access servers, modem pools and Courier modems will be priced approximately between $60 and $95 per port. "We believe the vast majority of competing products in the market today will require significant modem hardware upgrades and the expense and management time associated with this type of upgrade path," added Manire. "At this point, many of our remote access competitors are playing catch-up with 56 Kbps because they don't control their modem technology. Our ability to deliver x2 as a simple software upgrade clearly demonstrates the value and significance of our approach to developing core modem DSP (1) (Digital Signal Processor) A special-purpose CPU used for digital signal processing applications (see definition #2 below). It provides ultra-fast instruction sequences, such as shift and add, and multiply and add, which are commonly used in math-intensive technology and ensuring customer investment protection." x2 upgrade list pricing for remote access products and Courier modems purchased after December 31 will be: -0-
x2 Digital Remote Access Server Upgrade Pricing:
Total Control Enterprise Network Hub(a): $ 2750
NETServer/16 I-Modem $ 950
NETServer/8 I-Modem $ 495
MP/16 I-Modem $ 950
MP/8 I-Modem $ 495
x2 Analog Remote Access Server Upgrade Pricing:
(Products operate in Client Mode only for x2 calls)
NETServer/16 V.34 $ 950
NETServer/8 V.34 $ 495
MP/16 V.34 $ 950
MP/8 V.34 $ 495
Courier Desktop Modem (Internal and External) Upgrade
Pricing:
Courier I-Modem $ 95
Courier V.Everything desktop modems $ 95
Program Includes Courier V.Everything Desktop Modems and Courier I-Modem The Courier I-Modem, a combination ISDN terminal adapter A device that adapts a computer to a digital ISDN line. Like a modem, it plugs into the serial port of the computer or into an expansion slot. Some terminal adapters use the parallel port for higher speed. and modem, and the Courier V.Everything desktop modem will be software-upgradable to x2. The Courier I-Modem can support either server mode or client mode for x2 calls. U.S. Robotics will offer free upgrades for Courier I-Modems or Courier V.Everything desktop modems purchased between October 1 and December 31. Owners of Courier I-Modem and Courier V.Everything desktop modems purchased previously who register their modems through this program prior to December 31, 1996 will also receive a free upgrade, protecting their existing investment in Courier technology. For customers who purchase after December 31, and for existing customers who do not register their Courier desktop products through this program, upgrades will be $95. This pricing and program do not apply to any other U.S. Robotics desktop or PC Card modem products. U.S. Robotics Expects x2 Availability Far Ahead of Competing 56Kbps Products U.S. Robotics expects to be first to market with a 56Kbps product, and is estimated by industry analysts to be three to nine months ahead of competitors. U.S. Robotics anticipates that it will deliver the only complete, end-to-end solution (jargon) end-to-end solution - (E2ES) A term that suggests that the supplier of an application program or system will provide all the hardware and/or software components and resouces to meet the customer's requirement and no other supplier need be involved. Compare: turn-key solution. for 56 Kbps, with products for both ends of the connection available in the first quarter of 1997. Software upgrades to add x2 to Courier products will be available in January, 1997. x2 software upgrades for the Total Control Enterprise Network Hub See hub and hub vs. switch. will be available in February, 1997. x2 software upgrades for other systems products will be available in February and March, 1997, depending on the specific product. World's Largest Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. Support x2 "We're giving a significant advantage to customers who purchase our remote access products now," added Manire. "With our large installed base of Total Control and other remote access products, as well as our leading modem market share, millions of people will be able to take advantage of x2 technology. In fact, x2 already has demonstrated widespread acceptance, with nearly 40 Internet service providers worldwide - representing more than 15 million subscribers - ready to support it." Providers supporting x2 include America Online See AOL. , CompuServe, IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Global Network, MCI (1) (Media Control Interface) A high-level programming interface from Microsoft and IBM for controlling multimedia devices. It provides commands and functions to open, play and close the device. (2) (Microwave Communications Inc. , NETCOM NETCOM Network Enterprise Technology Command (US Army) NetCom Network Command (information systems) , Prodigy and many others. U.S. Robotics will also have a special "ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. Xtreme Advantage" program for ISPs who purchase U.S. Robotics remote access products. Through this program, ISPs will be able to take advantage of a variety of x2 co-marketing activities, including listing their service on U.S. Robotics' Web site and on a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). that ships with all Sportster Sportster may refer to several things, such as:
U.S. Robotics is one of the world's leading suppliers of products and systems that provide access to information. The company designs, manufactures, markets and supports remote access servers, enterprise communications systems, desktop/mobile client products and modems and telephony products that connect computers and other equipment over analog, digital and switched cellular networks, enabling users to gain access to, manage and share data, fax and voice information. Its customers include Internet service providers, regional Bell operating companies, inter-exchange carriers and a wide range of other large and small businesses, institutions and individuals. The company's fiscal 1996 sales were $1.97 billion. -0- (a)Special free upgrade offer applies only to specific Total Control remote access server bundles; there are also limits on the quantity of Total Control chassis that qualify for free upgrades under the program. Call 800 USR See U.S. Robotics. 1. USR - U.S. Robotics, Inc. 2. usr - User. The "/usr" directory hierarchy on Unix systems. Once upon a time, in the early days of Unix, this area actually held users' home directories and files. CORP for specific program details. CONTACT: U.S. Robotics, Skokie Lauri Lentz, 847/982-5230 |
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