APconnections Announces General Availability of New Network Access Control Module

APconnections, a leading supplier of plug-and-play bandwidth shaping products, today announced the general availability of their new NetEqualizer network access control module (NAC).

The NAC is a fully integrated module that runs on the popular NetEqualizer bandwidth shaping appliance. The feature is perfect for Internet providers implementing a pay-as-you-go mode such as those found in hotels, metro hot spots, airports, and college residence halls.

The features of the module include:

time-based usage by login
redirection for unauthorized users
custom branding
group-based block licensing, and much more.
“Many of our customers were screaming for us to do something in this area; they love our NetEqualizer bandwidth controller, but were oftentimes frustrated by their existing choices for network access control,” said Eli Riles, vice president of sales at APconnections. “So, we responded with a solid product that meets market needs without putting a hole in your wallet.”

In its initial release, module pricing will start at $2,500; however, those with an existing NetEqualizer software subscription (NSS) will qualify for a full credit. For more information, contact APconnections at 1-800-918-2763 or via email at sales@netequalizer.com.

The NetEqualizer is a plug-and-play bandwidth control and WAN/Internet optimization appliance that is flexible and scalable. When the network is congested, NetEqualizer’s unique “behavior shaping” technology gives priority to latency-sensitive applications, such as VoIP and email. It does it all dynamically and automatically, improving on other bandwidth shaping technology out there.

APconnections is a privately held company founded in 2003 and is based in Lafayette, Colorado.

GL Releases Portable T3 E3 T1 E1 Analyzer Unit

GL Communications Inc. announced today the release of a Portable All-in-One T3 E3 T1 E1 Ethernet Analyzer Unit. In a statement to the press, Mr. Jagdish Vadalia, Senior Manager of Product Development, said, “The size of a small paperback book and weighing only 1.75 lbs, GL's newest T3 E3 T1 E1 Ethernet Analyzer is one of the smallest and lightest analyzer units in the world. The pod when connected to a Notebook PC is capable of capturing two full T3 / E3 data streams, dropping and inserting T1 or E1, full Ethernet analysis, and HDLC, ATM, FR, and PPP Analysis.”
Mr. Vadalia further added, “GL's T3 E3 T1 E1 Ethernet Analyzer can also be used in conjunction with GL's Laptop T1 / E1 analyzer for individual T1, E1, DS0, and Analog analysis. This analyzer is highly portable and flexible to operate - it can work with a desktop or a laptop PC”. He added, “Many more such functions are being added to the analyzer that would enrich the capability and utility of the product”.

Interfaces Supported

GL's T3 E3 T1 E1 Ethernet Analyzer comes with a variety of interfaces as shown below:


T3 or E3 - BNC interface (2 Transmit and 2 Receive ports)
T1 or E1 - RJ-45 interface (2 Transmit/Receive Ports)
External Clock: MBX (2 - one each per T3/E3 ports)
Ethernet Port - For wirespeed Ethernet analysis, remote monitoring, and management
USB - 2.0 - The USB interface is used to connect the analyzer unit to a Desktop or a Notebook PC for storage, display, and control

Important features:


Dual T3/E3 Receivers and Transmitters for simultaneous Non-intrusive and Intrusive testing of both eastbound and westbound signals
Plug and Play to PC Interface through USB 2.0
Software selectable T3 and E3 interface along with T1 and E1 Drop and Insert
Simultaneously record (capture) / playback (transmit) two entire T3 E3 signals in framed or unframed modes up to hard disk capacity
Dual BERT, G.821 Analysis, Error Injection and Alarm Generation
Monitor T3 E3 signal status, frequency, level, and various frame errors
Drop / insert T1 E1 signals from both ports
Flexible clocking - internal, recovered (from T3/E3, T1 or E1) and external
Transmit externally inserted or internally generated T1 E1 streams into T3 E3
Protocol testing for ATM, PPP, HDLC, and Frame Relay
Scripting and Automation through GL's well-known Windows Client Server (WCS) software
Remote Control through TCP/IP interface
Monitor / Manage the Analyzer remotely via Ethernet port

Receiver Capabilities:

Line testing and diagnostics: The T3/E3 Receiver can non-intrusively monitor a T3/E3 bit stream, and present a comprehensive diagnostics of PCM impairments and alarm messages in real-time.

De-multiplex T1 or E1 signals: User selected T1 (or E1) channels can be dropped using the T1/E1 input/output interface. Up to two T1 or E1 channels can be dropped from any one of the received T3 or E3 signals.
Capture Entire T3 or E3 Stream: The T3 E3 analyzer can capture (record) two complete T3/E3 streams to the hard drive as a binary file.

Transmitter Capabilities:

Line testing and diagnostics: T3/E3 transmitter can inject errors and alarms as well as do Bit Error Rate (BERT) testing.

Multiplex T1 or E1 signals: Up to two user selected T1 (or E1) channels can be externally inserted using the T1/E1 input/output interface into any one of the transmitted T3 or E3 signal. The inserted T1 or E1 signal can be selectively transmitted through one or more of the T1/E1 transmit channels, or broadcasted through all the
T1/E1 channels. Additionally, the received T1/E1 signal can be looped back and transmitted or the transmitted
T1/E1 signals can be set to carry AIS..

Playback (Transmit) entire T3 or E3 Stream from the PC hard drive: The T3 E3 Analyzer can also transmit (playback) an already captured binary file through the T3/E3 stream.

For a comprehensive understanding of the above product, please visit T3 E3 T1 E1 Ethernet Analyzer web page.

About GL Communications Inc.

Founded in 1986, GL Communications Inc. is a leading supplier of test, monitoring, and analysis equipment for TDM, Wireless, and VoIP networks. Unlike conventional test equipment, GL's test platforms provide visualization, capture, storage, and convenient features like portability, remotability, and scripting.

GL’s TDM Analysis & Emulation line of products includes T1, E1, T3, OC-3, STM-1, analog four-wire, and analog two-wire interface cards and solutions. Capabilities include voiceband traffic analysis and emulation across all traffic types (voice, digits, tones, fax, modem), all protocols (HDLC, ISDN, SS7, CAS, GSM, GPRS, CDMA), and with capacities up to thousands of channels.

GL’s VoIP products generate / analyze thousands of calls simultaneously with traffic types such as voice files, digits, tones, noise, and fax using G.711, G.729, AMR, EVRC, and GSM codecs. Additional features include visual analysis, real-time listening, recording, and voice quality assessment using ITU algorithms PAMS, PSQM, and PESQ.

GL’s Wireless Products perform protocol analysis and voice quality assessment on GSM, CDMA, UMTS, and CDMA 2000 networks. Connections can be made to any wireless phone with automated call control, GPS, mapping software, and real-time signal measurements.

GL’s Echo Canceller testing solutions provide the broadest range of simulation and analysis, including compliance testing per G.168 and G.160. Network Surveillance and Monitoring products include Probes for TDM, VoIP, ATM, and Wireless networks.

GL’s Handheld data testers provide convenience, economy, and portability for almost any interface, including RS232, RS422 / RS530, X.21, T1, E1, T3, E3, and many others.

GL’s Network Surveillance and Monitoring products include Probes for TDM, VoIP, ATM, and Wireless networks. An open standards based approach provides a scalable, feature rich, real-time access to network intelligence. Centralized or distributed access, efficient transport and database loading allow compatibility with 3rd party and standards based monitoring systems.

SDG Systems Announces Linux-based TDS Nomad

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa., May 1, 2008 -- SDG Systems, LLC today announced the general availability and support of the TDS Nomad rugged mobile hand-held computer running the Linux(R) operating system. SDG Systems will market and sell the Linux-based Nomad, providing technical and warranty support. The Nomad provides a high level of device integration including Bluetooth, 802.11, GPS, Camera, Barcode scanning and USB host and client ports. All Nomads also include a high-resolution screen (480x640 portrait VGA) for sharp, clear images and a 806 MHz PXA 320 processor. The USB host port has been tested to support mass storage, keyboard, mouse, Ethernet and RS-232 serial adapters.

"The level of hardware integration in the Nomad is outstanding," said Lester Hightower, CTO of 10East Corporation. "The difference that the Nomad makes in our applications is immediately apparent. The fast processor, full VGA screen, integrated barcode scanner and USB host are excellent improvements over the TDS Recon, which we also deploy. Having these improvements in the Nomad, without sacrificing any ruggedness, is a big plus."

Like the field-proven Linux-based TDS Recon, the Nomad meets the MIL-STD-810F standard for drops, vibration and temperature extremes. It also has an IP67 rating, meaning it is dustproof and waterproof. "SDG has added a rugged operating system to a rugged piece of hardware and by so doing, given people in harsh situations one less thing to worry about," said Chris Garrett, Senior Software Engineer at Lockheed Martin. The Nomad is designed for all-day operation in extreme outdoor and industrial environments. Battery testing yielded over 12 hours of operation with Bluetooth and 802.11 both enabled and with the screen backlight at 50 percent brightness. Maximum battery life is approximately 25 hours.

SDG Systems also announced software enhancements to their Linux implementation. "With our latest software release, we are providing a general mechanism for users to run their own application exclusively, effectively creating a way to build single-purpose devices rather than a general purpose PDA," said Todd Blumer, President of SDG Systems. "This mechanism allows our Enterprise customers to write a Qt(R) for Embedded Linux application, for example, with a standard software build from us. The customer can reduce their support burden by training users on the application and not the PDA interface."

The Linux-based Nomad utilizes version 2.6.21 of the Linux kernel. The standard user interface is based on Qtopia(R) PDA Edition, version 2.2, which SDG Systems has enhanced to manage the integrated devices. The operating system utilities are based on the Angstrom Linux distribution. A GPE (X11, GTK+, Qt4) user interface option is in development and is available for beta testing. Qtopia 4 support is planned. In addition to the hardware products, SDG Systems provides Linux development support and services.

Pricing and Availability

The Nomad has a 806 MHz PXA320 processor with 128 MB RAM and 512 MB or 1 GB of nonvolatile flash memory and sells for $1649 to $2299, based on the level of hardware features. Additional integrated communication options are planned. The Nomad has a one-year parts and labor warranty with an extended warranty also available. The Linux-based Nomad units may be ordered in OD Green, Yellow and Gray colors and are available immediately. A developers' kit for the Linux Nomad is also available at no cost.

About SDG Systems

SDG Systems, LLC is dedicated to equipping the mobile user with productivity-enhancing products and services. SDG Systems has been developing and supporting Linux system software since 2002. SDG Systems is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and can be reached at (724) 452-9366, via e-mail at info@sdgsystems.com, or on the Internet at http://www.sdgsystems.com.

Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds
CompactFlash is a registered trademark of the Compact Flash Association.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Trolltech, Qt and Qtopia are registered trademarks of Trolltech.

New Mini Maxwell can now emulate bandwidth constrained network links

InterWorking Labs Announces New Version of Mini Maxwell, the Portable Network Emulator

SANTA CRUZ, Calif.- InterWorking Labs, developers of network test, emulation and optimization products to improve the quality and operation of voice/video/data networks, today announced a new version of Mini Maxwell, the popular, portable, network emulator.

Developers, IT managers, and test engineers use Mini Maxwell in a variety of environments and situations to help them evaluate and solve network problems. In addition to emulating bandwidth constrained network connections (rate limitation), the new Mini Maxwell also features:

-- Higher maximum packet rate
-- More accurate timing
-- Faster web interface
-- Larger and faster internal flash memory file system
-- Auto MDI/MDI-X (auto-crossover) Ethernet interfaces
-- Faster CPU (500mhz)
-- More memory (256Mbytes)
-- Two USB 2.0 ports

Easy to Use Web Browser Interface

Enter the URL. Click on a button. Then select the impairments you want to use (packet drop/lose, duplicate, delay (latency)/jitter, reorder, burst). In less than ten minutes, you will be emulating a real-world network environment on your desktop, at the tradeshow booth, or in a conference room. Online help and sample network scenarios help you move into more sophisticated emulations. Save your emulated network (one click) and reload it at a later time (one click).

No Fuss Set Up and Configuration

Mini Maxwell acts as a "bump on the wire" and is invisible to the devices around it. As network traffic passes through, Mini Maxwell filters the packets of interest, impairs them, and sends them on their way.

Robust Functionality

Mini Maxwell uses standard and user defined traffic filters, organized into multiple bands of traffic, with a full range of impairments, operating bi-directionally.

"I have found Mini Maxwell very valuable for optimizing client/server performance. Now with the bandwidth limitation feature in the new Mini Maxwell package, I can test my server application on slower links," said Craig Watkins, Chief Technical Officer at Transcend, Inc. "I pack up Mini Maxwell with my laptop computer so I have everything I need when traveling."

The new Mini Maxwell is available now from InterWorking Labs at $1,499.00 plus tax and shipping.

About InterWorking Labs

InterWorking Labs creates network test, emulation and optimization products to improve the quality and operation of voice/video/data networks. Developers, IT managers and test engineers use these products to validate network quality and operation.

InterWorking Labs Products

SilverCreek, the official SNMP Test Suite, verifies correct operation of SNMP agents and their standard and private MIBs and checks for vulnerabilities to attacks. The Maxwell and Mini Maxwell Network Emulators help engineers create real-world network scenarios in the lab to evaluate how their product will behave under adverse network conditions. The Maxwell TCP/IP and SIP Test Environments provide vulnerability and robustness testing of network products.

Boot Solution for Windows Server 2008

winBoot/i(TM) v2.5 Delivers Key New Functionality Including Direct Installation From DVD to iSCSI Storage, Enhanced Shared Boot Image Support With Persistence, and Diskless/Remote Boot for Windows Server 2008

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario- emBoot Inc., an industry pioneer in delivering network boot capabilities, today announced winBoot/i v2.5, an important update to its iSCSI boot solution for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008. winBoot/i provides a centrally managed SAN Boot solution using standard Ethernet network adapters that allows customers to reduce deployment and lifecycle operating costs for servers and PCs, reduce datacenter power and cooling requirements, and improve system resiliency, availability, flexibility, and recoverability.

New functionality in winBoot/i v2.5 includes:
-- Ability to install Windows Server 2008 directly from DVD to iSCSI storage. With this capability local storage is not required to generate iSCSI boot images.

-- Optional host side persistence when booting multiple devices from a single shared iSCSI boot image. Changes made on the booting device can now be stored to local hard disk and re-used.
"Microsoft is committed to working with partners to make cost-effective enterprise-class storage technologies accessible to customers of all sizes," said Bala Kasiviswanathan, director of Storage Solutions Marketing at Microsoft Corp. "We look forward to continuing our work with partners like emBoot to drive iSCSI adoption with advanced functionality such as iSCSI boot to Windows Server customers."

"With winBoot/i v2.5 we are delivering key new iSCSI boot functionality that customers have told us they need to more broadly deploy iSCSI storage across the enterprise," said George Kostiuk, CEO of emBoot. "With this release we are again demonstrating our commitment to delivering an iSCSI boot solution optimized for the Windows computing environments."

About winBoot/i

winBoot/i utilizes Microsoft's iSCSI architecture to allow the booting of any Windows Server 2003 or Windows Server 2008, devices using existing low-cost Ethernet adapters versus substantially more expensive host bus adapters (HBAs). winBoot/i is available today from a growing worldwide network of partners including Integrators, Distributors, OEMs, and iSCSI storage vendors.

About emBoot Inc.

emBoot's iSCSI boot solutions significantly reduce the time, cost, and complexity of deploying and maintaining physical or virtual servers and desktops while also improving system availability and reducing disaster recovery times. New features include support for hardware-independent boot images, shared images with persistence, and direct OS install to iSCSI targets. emBoot is headquartered in Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit http://www.emboot.com

Taridium Announces comms Startup Edition

NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2008 -- Taridium LLC (http://www.taridium.com), a next-generation VoIP solutions provider for both enterprises and service providers, announced today the introduction of the comms startup edition for service providers.

Taridium's comms startup edition is a single server package that provides between 200 and 500 concurrent phone calls and up to 5000 extensions.

The comms startup edition is ideally suited for small telecommunications providers, real estate developments and multi-tenant applications. "The low entry price is perfect for the budget-conscious startup company or real estate developer wishing to provide telephony services to their businesses or homes," said Matthew Kovatch, CSO of Taridium. Operators enjoy all of the standard features of the complete comms provider platform as well as Taridium's integrated billing solution. Taridium's billing solution is tightly integrated with the comms provider platform and provides all the features necessary to invoice your customers out of the box.

Virtual PBX

The bundle includes the virtual PBX application which allows operators to have as many as 50 business class PBX's running on a single server. With the comms virtual PBX interface business users have access to a fully featured hosted PBX, including call forwarding, DID management, voice mail to e-mail and IVRs. Paired with sophisticated one-click phone provisioning, operators can easily deploy hundreds of phones on or off-site.

Taridium's comms startup edition includes the software license, 6 months of product maintenance, 7x24 monitoring and complete installation at one low price.

For more information on the web, go to http://www.taridium.com/comms/

About Taridium

Taridium is the leader in open standards enterprise and provider VoIP solutions. Taridium's offering ranges from managed VoIP services for small and medium sized businesses to high-capacity telephony solutions for large enterprises and service providers. Taridium's products and services have been designed to harness the power of open standards while reducing both ownership and telecommunication expenses. Taridium's customers include law firms, multinational pharmaceuticals, real estate management companies and consulting firms.

Pragma FortressSSH and Pragma TelnetServer Become Certified for Windows Vista

Pragma Systems Further Distinguishes Itself by Earning the Certified for Windows Vista Logo for Pragma FortressSSH Server and Pragma TelnetServer for Both 64-bit and 32-bit Operating Systems

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24, 2008 -- Pragma Systems, a leading provider of enterprise-class remote access and security software for Microsoft Windows and Windows Mobile, today announced that its Pragma FortressSSH Server and Pragma TelnetServer products have earned the Certified for Windows Vista logo. Pragma Systems' FortressSSH Server 5.0 and Pragma TelnetServer 7.0, both containing patent-pending technology, recently became Certified for Windows Vista in both its 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Pragma's products allow end-to-end secure remote access and management to computers across an enterprise environment. Customers have a reliable way to utilize secure system administration, application delivery and secure encrypted file transfer throughout computing environments with Pragma's product suite spanning Windows-based servers and desktops and Windows Mobile-based platforms.

"Microsoft is pleased that Pragma Systems, Inc. has earned the Certified for Windows Vista software logo for their Pragma FortressSSH Server and Pragma TelnetServer," said Aseem Datar, product manager of Windows Client Product Management at Microsoft Corporation. "With this certification, Pragma Systems is letting their customers know that their product has met explicit standards of reliability and quality, and has been tested and proven to deliver a superior experience with a PC running Windows Vista."

"By earning the Certified for Windows Vista logo, Pragma is proving its leadership in the market for highly secure Windows-based communications. Customers come to us for high-performance software that offers comprehensive, robust, and scalable remote and security-enhanced connectivity," said Quamrul Mina, CEO of Pragma Systems. "By working with Microsoft, we feel confident that Pragma FortressSSH Server and Pragma TelnetServer will provide users of Windows Vista with enhanced reliability, security and compatibility."

About Pragma Systems, Inc.

Pragma Systems Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise-class remote access and security software for Microsoft Windows & Windows Mobile platforms. Pragma is an industry leader in Secure Shell and Telnet technology and offers the most popular SSH and TelnetServer for Windows and industrial grade SSH client for the handhelds via Pragma PocketVT. The company's end-to-end solutions of servers and clients on the desktop and mobile devices provide highly secure access to corporate supply chain, CRM, distribution and warehouse applications over wireless, Bluetooth, LAN, WAN and mobile networks. Pragma's software is deployed in the majority of Fortune 500 companies in the USA and over 2200 companies worldwide with millions of licensed nodes in over 65 countries. For more information contact Pragma Systems, Inc., 512-219-7270; email: pragma@pragmasys.com; visit our website at http://www.pragmasys.com.