PRESS RELEASE
Vicomsoft to Launch Enhanced Version of Internet Gateway and
SoftRouter Plus at MacWorld New York
Vicomsoft Internet Connectivity Server Suites To Incorporate
Additional Extended Modules Including Remote Administration and
WebHeaders
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 16, 1999 -- Vicomsoft, a market leader in
Internet connectivity solutions for education and business will
launch and demonstrate enhanced versions of their Internet Gateway
and SoftRouter Plus Internet connectivity products next week at
MacWorld Expo, New York. Significant new features include the ability
to monitor or administer servers remotely and a WebHeader
notice-board function.
Vicomsoft staff will be demonstrating on Booth 1637 in the Education
District. MacWorld visitors will be able to try out the new versions
as well as discuss their individual Internet connectivity
requirements. Visitors are also encouraged to provide feedback and
feature requests for future releases. The Vicomsoft Internet Gateway
product will also be providing the LAN-to-Internet connectivity for
both Corel (booth 463) and Keyspan (booth 1319).
"At Vicomsoft we have been developing communications solutions for
the Macintosh platform since 1984. Our 15 year commitment has
resulted in many long-standing customers, and Apple platforms
continue to be very important both to our current product offerings
and to our future product strategy." said Brian Morris, President of
Vicomsoft. "Macintosh users who choose our solutions can be confident
that they will benefit from continued product enhancements,
availability on future Apple platforms and ongoing professional
technical support."
SoftRouter Plus and Internet Gateway are integrated suites of
extended Internet connectivity modules. They incorporate over 15
extended functions including: NAT for Internet connection sharing;
industrial strength TCP/IP router; web caching server for accelerated
throughput; DHCP server for ease of administration; DNS caching for
faster access; local DNS server; Remote Access Server; firewall
security and multi-hosting to run multiple virtual web sites.
AVAILABILITY
SoftRouter Plus and Internet Gateway are available for both MacOS and
Windows platforms. Full product information may be found on
Vicomsoft's web site at http://www.vicomsoft.com/pr
Version 6.5 will be available shortly. Free upgrades will be
available to users who have purchased either product on or after June
1st, 1999. Vicomsoft encourages users to 'try before buying' and
provides downloadable trial versions on their web site.
ABOUT VICOMSOFT
Founded in 1982, Vicomsoft was among the first software companies to
provide communications solutions for personal computers. Vicomsoft
has over 17 years' experience in providing and supporting
professional quality software products for a wide range of customers
including schools, higher education, small business, SOHO, home users
and corporate/enterprise. An ongoing research and development
commitment ensures that our customers continue to receive leading
edge solutions.
Major customers include Apple Computer (NASDAQ: AAPL), Bell Atlantic
(NYSE: BEL), Detroit Public Schools, Honeywell (NYSE: HON), JP Morgan
(AMEX: JPW), Monsanto (NYSE: MTC), Motorola (NYSE: MOT), NASA, US
West (NYSE: USW), British Telecom (NYSE: BTY), Cable & Wireless
(NYSE: CWP), Northern Telecom (NYSE: NT).
Further Information: Telephone: (650) 691 9520
Email: info@vicomsoft.com
Web Site: http://www.vicomsoft.com
