Intergraph and Asante Introduce Interserve Prepress Server Productivity Pack With NetDoubler for Windows NT

Business Wire, Oct 1, 1997

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 1, 1997--

Bundle Provides Customers With Fast Throughput for Graphics File

Transfers to Windows NT Servers

Intergraph Computer Systems and Asante Technologies Inc. today announced that Asante's NetDoubler(TM) for Windows NT network acceleration software will be bundled with Intergraph's InterServe(TM) line of PrePress servers.

With NetDoubler, customers utilizing Intergraph Windows NT-based servers can realize up to four times faster throughput over a non-NetDoubler equipped machine during large file transfers over the network. The added performance boost provides Macintosh users with faster access to the InterServe PrePress Servers, increasing overall productivity in creative services and production environments.

Ideal for prepress and publishing shops, NetDoubler dramatically increases the performance of copies, opens, and saves of large files across Ethernet and Fast Ethernet networks, thus eliminating the need for traditional "sneakernet" and data compression technologies.

"The inclusion of NetDoubler in our InterServe PrePress Server Productivity Pack underscores our determination to eliminate all of the technical barriers to productivity that slow down the creative and production process for publishing professionals," said Jim Lambert, executive director of Intergraph's Publishing & PrePress division.

"This bundle gives users extra-fast performance when sending large and complex graphics files to the InterServe PrePress Server without any worries about compatibility or slow transfer rates. It's a win-win situation for the clients and for anyone operating the server, whether it's a production department in a large corporation or an independent service bureau," Lambert said.

"Asante is committed to providing customers in the graphics, prepress and publishing industries with network solutions designed to increase productivity," said Jeff Lin, president and CEO at Asante. "The bundle of NetDoubler for Windows NT with Intergraph's powerful InterServe PrePress Servers allows users to realize a significant network performance boost and eliminate file transfer bottlenecks."

Dramatic Throughput for Large Graphics Files

The InterServe PrePress Servers are a powerful yet affordable Windows NT-based product line offering industry-leading performance for servers in the prepress market. They provide sizzling performance for I/O- and CPU-intensive tasks in the prepress industry, including RIPing, OPI processing, and direct-to-plate output.

The InterServe PrePress Servers are available in either single or dual Pentium II processor configurations, or in single-, dual- or quad-Pentium Pro configurations. These servers, combined with the multi-threaded capabilities of Windows NT, greatly enhance throughput for production of large graphics files. The InterServe PrePress Server Productivity Pack represents an integral part of Intergraph's commitment to providing seamless file-sharing in heterogeneous production environments.

About NetDoubler for Windows NT

Originally released in May 1996, NetDoubler has become the premier acceleration tool for graphics and publishing. NetDoubler for Windows NT is loaded on the InterServe server and ready for use out of the box. NetDoubler works seamlessly with all client desktop applications, including the most popular graphics software such as Adobe PhotoShop, Adobe Type Manager, and QuarkXPress.

The NetDoubler for Windows NT software bundle includes two NetDoubler Macintosh client licenses. Additional Macintosh client licenses are available from Asante at a list price of $99 each and are also bundled free with Asante's 10/100 Fast Ethernet network adapter cards.

Pricing and Availability

The InterServe PrePress Productivity Pack, including NetDoubler for Windows NT as well as other productivity applications, has an estimated U.S. list price of $290. Customers who purchase an InterServe PrePress Server will receive the Productivity Pack, including NetDoubler for Windows NT, free until December 31, 1997. For more information, contact Intergraph at 800/763-0242.

Intergraph Computer Systems

Intergraph Computer Systems is the world leader in interactive and 3D graphics technology, products, and services for Windows NT. Intergraph develops, manufactures, sells, and supports computer systems for the creative, technical, and business desktop as well as servers, networking, and interoperability products for IT solutions. Hardware products include Pentium/Pentium Pro/Pentium II processors/Windows 95/Windows NT-based graphics workstations, and servers.

A member of the Fortune 1000, Intergraph is the world's largest company dedicated to supplying interactive computer graphics systems. For more information about Intergraph's Publishing & PrePress Division, call 800/763-0242, or visit the division's web site at www.intergraph.com/ics/publish .

Asante Technologies, Inc.

Founded in 1988, Asante Technologies is a leading provider of high-performance, end-to-end networking solutions for the digital graphics communications industry and education. The company offers LAN switches, hubs and adapter cards, as well as web-based network management software and network acceleration tools. Asante products are available through a worldwide network of VARs, system integrators and distributors.