Interstar certifies that its LightningFAX™ Enterprise solution is now interoperable with Eicon's Diva Server platform
Montreal, QC , February 23, 2005
Interstar Technologies (xmediusfax.sagemcom.com), the world-leading developer of enterprise IP fax solutions, and Eicon Networks Corporation (www.eicon.com), a leading global provider of reliable communication products for networked business applications announced today that they have entered into a technology partnership agreement. Interstar has certified that its award-winning LightningFAX™ Enterprise software is now interoperable with Eicon's leading edge Diva Server platform. This combined solution allows businesses to achieve rapid fax transmission and substantial cost-savings.
Interstar's currently-shipping, LightningFAX version 8.1 solution now supports the entire Eicon Diva Server product line for analog, BRI, PRI and E1/T1 connectivity.
"Eicon's Diva Server platform has proven to be a robust and competitively-priced solution. Its rich feature set, which includes V.34 faxing, diversifies our array of supported enterprise fax platforms." said Martin Demers, President and CEO of Interstar Technologies. "This new partnership exemplifies Interstar's commitment to remain at the forefront of enterprise fax development, and to provide customers with the best fax platforms on the market. The partnership also opens the door to future endeavors with Eicon and its entire technology portfolio."
James Besley, Eicon's Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Support, stated, "We are very pleased to have formed this partnership with Interstar. Our partnership allows enterprise fax customers to choose an optimum solution for both software and hardware. Eicon's Diva Server price to performance offering makes our hardware exceptional value for large enterprise users, integrators, VARs and other developers using Interstar's applications.
About LightningFAX Enterprise, version 8.1
LightningFAX™ allows users to send and receive faxes digitally or in analog mode from any desktop application, multifunction device (MFD) or Web browser. Furthermore, it integrates seamlessly with messaging solutions like Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes to deliver faxes directly to email inboxes. LightningFAX transmits faxes quickly and securely over corporate LANs, WANs, and VPNs using Least Cost Routing, dramatically reducing long-distance costs and streamlining business workflows.
New product highlights include support for: Eicon's Diva Server family of BRI, 4BRI, PRI/E1, PR/T1, and Analog-4P/-8P multifunction communications adapters; and Microsoft Exchange/Windows/Office 2003. Other key features include support for: SMTP-compliant email clients, Group 4 (G4) fax, and HTML email notification.
LightningFAX™ Enterprise, version 8.1, is available immediately. For more information, contact xmediusfax.sales@sagemcom.com.
About Diva Server:
Eicon's Diva Server is a family of robust intelligent server adapters for the integration of multiple communications applications including VoIP, Fax, Unified Messaging, IVR, Computer Telephony and Remote Access. For information on where and at what pricing you can purchase Eicon's DIVA Server family of products, please contact your local Eicon sales office or visit www.eicon.com.
About Interstar Technologies Inc.
Privately-held Interstar Technologies pioneered the fax server revolution in 1996 with its LightningFAX™ software. It then reinvented the fax server in 2002 with XMediusFAX™, the industry's first boardless, T.38 IP fax server solution for enterprises and service providers. With thousands of systems installed in more than 40 countries, Interstar is committed to providing world-class, electronic messaging technology to enterprise markets of all sizes, financial institutions, and governments.
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Interstar Technologies maintains partnerships with Cisco Systems, Groupe SAGEM, Bell Canada, 3Com, Eicon Networks, Microsoft, Pitney Bowes, IBM, HP, Lotus, SAP, Onset Technology, and Artisoft. Its award-winning solutions for Microsoft Windows are distributed worldwide through a global network of resellers, system integrators and OEM partners. For more information, visit the Interstar website at xmediusfax.sagemcom.com.
About Eicon Networks
Eicon Networks is a world-leading provider of reliable communication products for networked business applications. The company's portfolio includes a full range of products for applications in branch office and PC connectivity, ATM cash machines, financial clearing networks, voice over IP, unified messaging and fax serving. Eicon distributes, markets and supports its products in more than 80 countries through a network of channel partners, telecommunication companies (telcos), Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Information about Eicon Networks is available at www.eicon.com.
Eicon, Eicon Networks, Diva and Diva Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Eicon Networks Corporation or its subsidiaries.
Eicon and Interstar encourage all users of their respective solutions to procure all necessary intellectual property licenses required to implement their concepts or applications, which licenses may vary from country to country.
Media contacts:
Interstar Technologies Inc.
Gisèle Seto
Tel. (514) 422-4323
Fax. (514) 633-1439
gisele.seto@sagemcom.com
John Porter, Director of Marketing
Eicon Networks
Phone: +44 (0)1628 641790 ext.277
John.Porter@eicon.com
