KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Nov. 27, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- Neoware Systems, Inc., (Nasdaq:NWRE), the leading supplier of award-winning software, services, and solutions for the Appliance Computing market, today introduced Capio 500, the newest member of the Fast, Easy, Affordable line of Capio thin client appliances from Neoware. Capio 500 is the first new product to be introduced by Neoware since the purchase of this product line earlier in the year, and reflects Neoware's strong commitment to the Capio brand and channel.
Capio 500 Runs Windows Applications, Eliminates PC Administration Costs
Capio 500 is a stylish new thin client appliance designed for enterprise customers who require performance, compatibility, ease-of-use, small footprint and the lowest possible total cost of ownership from their desktop systems. Compatible with Microsoft Windows Terminal Services and Citrix MetaFrame, Capio 500 is one of a new generation of smart Internet devices that lets users run the latest Windows-based applications from a server, without the administrative and overhead costs associated with personal computers. Capio 500 supports RDP, ICA, and terminal emulation for connection to Windows, UNIX and MetaFrame servers.
Capio 500 is Centrally Managed and Secure
Capio 500 is managed using Neoware's ezRemote Manager software, an enterprise-class suite of tools designed to dramatically lower the cost of managing thin client appliances. This powerful software allows administrators to discover, configure and upgrade any appliance on a network without traveling from desk to desk. Individual appliances can be locked down and secured from user changes, further minimizing administrative and technical support costs. Neoware's ezRemote Manager lets administrators discover every thin client appliance on the network, view and change the configuration of each appliance, and save this information in a database, enabling total life cycle management and driving administrative costs down. The Full Advantage Service Package, standard on each Capio 500, includes Neoware's ezRemote Manager.
Capio 500 is the Fastest Appliance in its Class
Capio 500 is designed to provide equivalent performance to today's fastest personal computers. Compared to other thin clients, Capio 500 is up to five times faster in everyday operation, with results especially noticeable performing typical daily tasks like scrolling large documents in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Capio 500 includes Capabilities Missing from Other Thin Client Appliances
Capio 500 includes features that many personal computers have, but which are missing from most thin client appliances. Standard features and benefits of the Capio 500 include:
-- Serial and parallel ports for printers and other peripherals,
eliminating the need for complex external converter cables
-- Audio for today's demanding multimedia applications
-- Built-in power supply with no external brick for greater
reliability, convenience and space savings
-- No fan, hard drive or other moving parts, significantly reducing
maintenance and downtime, resulting in longer life and totally
silent operation
-- An innovative, stylish industrial design that allows the Capio to
be mounted next to or under a monitor, freeing the space that PCs
and other thin clients require
-- Support for Zip, floppy, and CDROM drives for greater flexibility
and compatibility with PC software
-- Neoware's ezWindow technology, which lets users connect to more
than one computer at the same time on the same screen, and which
supports Citrix seamless windows
"Our customers have told us that they want 'no-compromise' thin client appliances that can run all of their PC applications, let them use all of their existing peripherals, and that are as fast as today's fastest PCs," stated Michael Kantrowitz, president and CEO of Neoware Systems. "Capio 500 is the first thin client appliance that meets the most demanding requirements for performance, ease-of-use, and cost. We're pleased to introduce the newest member of our 'Fast, Easy, Affordable' line of Capio appliances to the market and we're looking forward to strong contributions to our growth."
Neoware's Capio 500 is available immediately worldwide from over 300 Neoware resellers at an estimated US street price of $389 and an estimated European street price of 442 Euros, including a three-year warranty, one year of software upgrades, one year of telephone technical support and use of ezRemote Manager with upgrades for one year.
About Neoware
Neoware provides software and solutions to enable Appliance Computing, a new Internet-based computing architecture targeted at business customers that is designed to be simpler and easier than traditional PC-based computing. Neoware's software and management tools power and manage a new generation of smart computing appliances that utilize the benefits of open, industry-standard technologies to create new alternatives to personal computers used in business and a wide variety of proprietary business devices. Neoware's products are designed to run local applications for specific vertical markets, plus allow access across a network to multi-user Windows servers, Linux servers, mainframes, minicomputers and the Internet. Computing appliances that run and are managed by Neoware's software offer the cost benefits of industry-standard hardware and software, easier installation, and have lower up-front and administrative costs than proprietary or PC-based alternatives. More information about Neoware can be found on the Web at www.neoware.com or via email at invest@neoware.com. Neoware is based in King of Prussia, Pa.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the cost benefits and other advantages of the Company's products. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted in any such forward-looking statements include Neoware's timely development and customers' acceptance of Neoware's appliance computing products, pricing pressures, rapid technological changes in the industry, growth of the appliance computing market, increased competition, Neoware's ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, adverse changes in general economic conditions in the U. S. and internationally, risks associated with foreign operations and political and economic uncertainties associated with current world events. These and other risks are detailed from time to time in Neoware's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended June 30, 2001.
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