AltaVista Search Intranet Private eXtension Now Available for Microsoft Windows NT

...Searching for business information becomes as fast and easy as searching the World Wide Web...

MAYNARD, Mass. -- January 22, 1997 -- Digital Equipment Corporation’s AltaVista Internet Software subsidiary today announced the availability of AltaVista Search Intranet Private eXtension (PX) for Microsoft Windows NT -- a new business solution that makes finding valuable information on corporate intranets faster and easier than ever before. AltaVista Search Intranet PX uses the same powerful indexing technology that powers the award-winning AltaVista Search service on the World Wide Web, extending users’ search capabilities from the Web to their private intranet domain.

AltaVista Search Intranet PX indexes and locates data on Web servers behind corporate firewalls and selected Internet Web servers, dramatically increasing business users’ productivity. Authorized users access AltaVista Search Intranet Private eXtension from their desktops using any popular Web browser, including Microsoft’s Internet Explorer and Netscape’s Navigator.

"As companies expand their use of intranet technology to help them compete in today’s global business environment, instant access to information is critical to achieving success," said Ilene H. Lang, president and CEO of AltaVista Internet Software. "The comprehensive Web search and retrieval capabilities provided by AltaVista Search Intranet PX gives companies a distinct competitive edge. This is a powerful example of AltaVista OnSite Computing -- allowing people access to the information they need, from any location, at any time."

AltaVista Search Intranet PX crawls all of the Web servers throughout the business enterprise, indexing every word on every Web page on the private intranet and selected World Wide Web sites. A listing of search results is available in seconds, with each listed item hyperlinked m personal computers to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital’s scalable Alpha and Intel platforms, together with industry-focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today’s global marketplace.

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