For Immediate Release
After extensive testing, Traveling Software's high performance
network accelerator is certified for use with Digital's Virtual Private
Network (VPN) product, AltaVista Tunnel 97, providing phenomenal remote
access speeds over the Internet
BOTHELL, WA, October 2, 1997 - Traveling Software®,
Inc. announced today that Point B Remote Net-Accelerator, it's new filed-based
acceleration product that speeds remote access and virtual private network
(VPN) connections by 300-400%, has been certified with Digital Equipment
Corporation's AltaVista Tunnel 97 as an exceptional add-on performance
product for users deploying VPNs.
Digital and Traveling Software have signed an agreement
to co-market Point B Remote
Net-Accelerator with AltaVista Tunnel 97 making it easy
for the growing number of corporate customers deploying the AltaVista VPN
solution to gain even speedier access to their corporate information.
"This marketing agreement puts the performance of Remote
Net-Accelerator directly in the hands of corporations that are on the forefront
of enabling their remote users to use the Internet to dial-in to the company."
stated Kevin Bohren, president and CEO of Traveling Software. "Every customer
wins with Traveling Software's expertise in enhancing remote computing
performance and AltaVista's secure tunnel."
"We are always looking for companies like Traveling Software
who add direct value to corporations using our products" said Raymond Suarez,
Digital's AltaVista Security marketing manager, "Customers using Point
B Remote Net-Accelerator together with Tunnel 97 have the most secure,
high performance VPN on the market today."
A 60-day trial version of Point B Remote Net-Accelerator
will be distributed free on AltaVista's monthly "MarketSpace" CD-ROM. Users
will have the option to test both client and server in their shop, or access
Traveling Software's dedicated demonstration servers via a RAS or Tunneled
connection. Users can experience first hand the time saved when transferring
data over dial up connections.
Traveling Software (Booth #5225) will be exhibiting Oct.
8-10, 1997 at NetWorld+Interop 97 in Atlanta, Georgia. Attendees may also
experience the benefits of the combined solution; Point B Remote Net-Accelerator
and AltaVista Tunnel 97, by visiting the Digital Internet security products
exhibit in Hall B, Booth number 1611.
Point B Remote Net-Accelerator is a transparent 32 bit
client/server network software service that reduces remote access costs
through higher performance while requiring minimal setup and maintenance
from network administrators. Remote Net-Accelerator combines sophisticated
file compression, innovative disk caching and efficient buffering to consistently
increase application response times by 3-4 times over VPN or RAS remote
node connections. Traveling Software's new acceleration technology is a
great value-add to the growing number of corporations that are deploying
cost-effective NT servers and VPN'S for remote access.
AltaVista Tunnel 97 turns the Internet into a flexible,
remote extension for private networks, without the high cost or security
worries of Remote Access Servers (RAS). AltaVista Tunnel 97 secures network
connections by providing 512 bit user authentication, 128 bit encryption
and MD5 data integrity for users demanding industry leading security. AltaVista
Tunnel 97 dramatically reduces remote networking costs by:
Eliminating expensive modem banks and long-distance dial-up
connections,
Enabling end-users to securely access an intranet from
the far reaches of the Internet,
Supporting all firewalls, applications, and Internet Service
Providers,
Providing maximum security with user authentication and
strong worldwide encryption.
About Digital Equipment Corp.
Digital Equipment Corporation, recognized for product
and service excellence, is a leading supplier of high-performance, Web-based
computing solutions which help enterprises compete in the global marketplace.
Digital gives its customers a winning Internet advantage through a comprehensive
portfolio of Internet solutions based on award-winning systems, advanced
networking infrastructure, innovative software, and industry applications
- including those from its business partners. The expertise and experience
of Digital employees help customers plan, design, implement, manage and
support Internet solutions in countries throughout the world. For the latest
company information, visit Digital on the World Wide Web at http://www.digital.com.
About Traveling Software
Traveling Software was founded in 1982. The company is
a leading developer of Internet remote access software that provides connectivity
to private and public networks and individual desktop PCs. Available worldwide,
Traveling Software's product line includes Point B Remote Net-Accelerator,
LapLink® for Windows NT, LapLink for Windows 95, LapLink for Windows
3.1, LapLink Host and LapLink V for DOS. For more information contact Traveling
Software, Inc., 18702 North Creek Parkway, Bothell, WA, 98011, (425) 483-8088,
(800) 343-8080 or access its home page at www.travsoft.com.
For more information contact:
Traveling Software Inc.
Tricia Horner (425) 487-5316
triciah@travsoft.com
Ken Hammond (425) 487-5641
kennethh@travsoft.com
Digital Equipment Corporation
Chuck Malkiel (978) 506-2902
chuck.malkiel@altavista.digital.com
©1997 Traveling Software and LapLink are registered
trademarks. Point B Remote Net-Accelerator, LapLink for Windows NT, LapLink
for Windows 95, LapLink for Windows 3.1, LapLink Host and LapLink V for
DOS are trademarks of Traveling Software Inc. Digital and AltaVista are
trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. All other trademarks are property
of their respective owners. All other products mentioned are owned and
trademarked by their respective companies.
