Wang Global Announces New TEMPEST Mobile Workstation; Secure, Transportable Alternative to a Desktop System.BILLERICA, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 1998--Wang Global (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 :WANG), a leading international networked technology services and solutions company, today announced the introduction of the company's new TEMPEST Mobile Workstation. TEMPEST products are commercial products designed or modified to meet rigorous U.S. government specifications that protect information from being electronically radiated and, therefore, provide protection from unauthorized access. The TEMPEST Mobile Workstation has the functionality and features of a full-sized personal computer system built into a compact package that is easy to transport. "The TEMPEST Mobile Workstation was designed in response to our customers' needs for a full-sized, secure, transportable system," said Chris Wahlen, vice president, Secure Systems, Wang Government Services. "This new addition to our full line of TEMPEST systems allows our customers to take the mobile workstation on field assignments and still be assured that the system meets the NSTISSAM NSTISSAM National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Advisory Memorandum TEMPEST/1-92 Level 1 standard," Wahlen added. The TEMPEST Mobile Workstation standard features include: -- 15.1" TFT (Thin Film Transistor) The term typically refers to active matrix screens on laptop computers. Active matrix LCD provides a sharper screen display and broader viewing angle than does passive matrix. See LCD and thin film. TFT - Thin Film transistor matrix display with 4 MB video memory -- Pentium(R) II Intel Mobile Module(tm) 233 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. processor or Pentium(R)II Intel Mobile Module(tm)266 MHz processor -- Up to 128 MB memory -- 64-bit graphic video controller -- Minimum 20X CD-ROM drive A device that holds and reads CD-ROM discs. CD-ROM drives generally also play audio CD discs by sending analog sound to the sound card via a 4-pin cable. For specifications of 10x, 20x, etc. drives, see CD-ROM drives. See CD-ROM, CD-ROM changer, CD-ROM server and CD-ROM audio cable. -- 3.5" floppy diskette The official name for the floppy disk. See floppy disk. diskette - floppy disk drive -- 4, 6, or 8 GB IDE removable drives -- Full-size Windows(tm)95 keyboard with numeric keypad -- Two serial ports and one parallel port -- External keyboard port (PS/2) -- External mouse port (PS/2) -- Optional fiber optic 10-Mbit 802.3 network interface controller -- Optional SCSI controller to support external devices -- 110/220 volt AC/DC AC/DC adj. Slang Having a bisexual orientation. [From the likening of a bisexual person to an appliance that works on either alternating or direct current. converter -- Designed to fit into a Class 5 Safe Drawer -- Carrying case Wang Global has the engineering capability to take industry-standard, off-the-shelf information technology products and enhance their security characteristics without impacting their functionality. The company has been a leading provider of TEMPEST information security protection for the U.S. government and NATO NATO: see North Atlantic Treaty Organization. NATO in full North Atlantic Treaty Organization International military alliance created to defend western Europe against a possible Soviet invasion. for more than 20 years. Wang Global is the only company that has products listed in each of the categories of the National Security Agency's Evaluated Products List, including Commercial Security, Computer Security, TEMPEST and Zone. All Wang Global TEMPEST secure systems are tested in National Security Agency (NSA NSA abbr. National Security Agency Noun 1. NSA - the United States cryptologic organization that coordinates and directs highly specialized activities to protect United States information systems and to produce foreign )-endorsed environments, and are guaranteed to meet or surpass the requirements of the U.S. government's and NATO's TEMPEST specifications when maintained by Wang Global TEMPEST-certified customer engineers. In 1997, Wang Government Services, a subsidiary of Wang Global, was awarded a U.S. government Systems Acquisition and Support Services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services contract (SASS See SAS. II) for TEMPEST and Zone secure systems and maintenance services valued at $105 million over five years. Wang Global secure systems products include: TEMPEST and Zone Pentium(R) servers, towers and desktop computers; printers; multi-media SCSI SCSI in full Small Computer System Interface Once common standard for connecting peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, etc.) to small and medium-sized computers. SCSI has given way to faster standards, such as Firewire and USB. storage cabinets; and, networking products such as routers and switches. Wang Government Services also provides the U.S. Department of Defense and civilian agencies with its XTS-300 workstations and guard technology. The XTS-300 is rated B3, the highest security level rating for any products on the NSA's Evaluated Products List. About Wang Global Headquartered in Billerica, Massachusetts, Wang Global is a leading international networked technology services and solutions company providing a comprehensive range of information technology services for today's network-centric business environments. With annualized annualized Of or relating to a variable that has been mathematically converted to a yearly rate. Inflation and interest rates are generally annualized since it is on this basis that these two variables are ordinarily stated and compared. revenues in excess of $3.0 billion, Wang Global designs, installs, operates and maintains global computing and telecommunications networks for some of the world's largest multinational companies. Services include systems architecture design, installation, warranty, help desk, maintenance, software support, and management of enterprise networks to the desktop. Wang Global integration services provide business solutions primarily for the banking industry as well as defense and civilian government agencies. Wang Global employs approximately 20,000 professionals and has subsidiaries and affiliates in over 40 countries. Wang Government Services is a subsidiary of Wang Global. Information about Wang Global and its services can be found on the World Wide Web at www.wang.com. This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are changes in the mix of the company's services business, competitive pressures, general economic conditions and the risk factors detailed in the company's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Wang Global is a trademark and Wang is a registered trademark of Wang Laboratories, Inc. Other product names and company names referenced are trademarks of their respective companies. |
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