i-Planet Unifies Fax, Internet, and Web Browsers; Faximilator 1.0 Helps Small and Mid-sized Business Benefit from the Internet.

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 1996--i-Planet, developer of innovative Internet communications solutions, today announced version 1.0 of its Faximilator, a user-friendly turnkey solution for businesses to reduce costs, and increase competitiveness via the integration of facsimile, Internet, and Web browser technologies.

Businesses with multiple offices (especially multi-national) can now reap real benefits from Internet connectivity via the Faximilator.

The Faximilator is a unique offering because of its ability to single-handedly link the most popular global data networking technologies, Fax and Internet, with a ubiquitous interface: the Web browser.

"We have received strong international demand for the Faximilator," said David Vereeke, President of i-Planet Inc. He continued, "Because of the ubiquity of facsimile technology, and the emergence of the Internet as the standard for public networks, a product like the Faximilator that links the two networks is a windfall for businesses with multiple locations, and particularly those with a multinational presence."

The Faximilator is an unbundled option for the landmark i-Planet Solution-168 (IPS-168), a platform for Internet communications services integrating hardware, router, gateway, Internet server, Web server, Firewall, seven proxies, Mail server (IMAP, POP, SMTP), Telecommuting (RAS) server, Print server, and LAN server, in a single, pre-installed system administered via any browser.

The Faximilator's primary benefit is the ability to route individual or broadcast Fax requests to other IPS-168's on a company's network. This not only allows Faxes to be delivered from the least-cost point-of-presence, but coupled with Fax broadcast and time-delay, allows a company to massively reduce the costs associated with both inter-company and intra-company facsimile communications costs.

Faximilator FEATURES

The Faximilator both "simulates" a Fax machine, and "eliminates" the need for a Fax machine in many cases. -0-

Fax Reception:
    Archive
    Browser-based GIF viewing of incoming Faxes
    Conversion to Postscript or HP LaserJet for local printing,
     on-demand
    Printing to remote printer attached to PC running Windows 95
    Automatic and customizable notification policies

Fax Sending:
    Internet Fax routing
    Broadcast
    Broadcast Fax least-cost routing
    Fax delay
    Programmable retries
    Automatic cover sheet generation
    Any Microsoft Windows(TM) 95 or 3.1 client
    Administration
    Detailed logging and statistics
    Automatic user-specific phone books
    Telecommuting support
    Access control for sending and viewing of incoming Faxes

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In addition to the Faximilator, users of the IPS-168 can choose from a suite of optional modules to utilize Internet-powered applications and services while lowering corporate costs. Other services includes Internet-based Virtual Private Networks (iVPN) with the i-Planet CypherSpace and the i-Planet MailSuite. The different modules enable small and mid-sized companies to cut costs and increase competitiveness through Internet-based business applications.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

The Faximilator will be available December, 1996, and has a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $499 in the United States.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

i-Planet develops and sells integrated hardware and software solutions that enable businesses to become more competitive via the use of public networks, such as the Internet. i-Planet's goal is to remove existing barriers which can prevent companies from exploring their Internet options. i-Planet was formed in January 1996 by Silicon Valley networking veterans and is headed by President David Vereeke. For more information on i-Planet, its services and its products, call 408/745-1500, send e-mail to [e-mail] or visit the homepage at http://www.i-planet.com. -0-

Note to Editors: i-Planet, i-Planet Solution, IPS, CypherSpace, Faximilator, PonyEspresso, APX, and iVPN are trademarks of i-Planet, Inc. All other trademarks and tradenames are the property of their respective holders and are hereby acknowledged.

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Stacy Libby, 415/962-9550

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Kristina Klein, 408/745-1500

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