Artisoft's LANtastic Network Operating System to be Bundled with IBM's Wireless LAN Entry System

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Artisoft Inc. has announced that its award-winning LANtastic network operating system will be bundled with IBM Corporation's new Wireless LAN Entry system. The bundle, priced at $445 and expected to ship in April, will provide customers with a powerful, affordable, and easy-to-use wireless network solution. The LANtastic network combines state-of-the-art computer networking with built-in electronic mail, scheduler, and fax capabilities, and includes advanced security and universal client technology for compatibility with a variety of platforms.

Key Takeaways:

  • The bundle includes a single-user version of the LANtastic v6.0 network and a PCMCIA adapter that fits in a laptop computer.
  • Artisoft's President and Chief Executive Officer William C. Keiper stated that the company is pleased with the inclusion of LANtastic in IBM's new entry-level product in the wireless LAN market.
  • The IBM Wireless LAN Entry system permits networks to exist where wiring would be too expensive or impractical, and is designed to meet the needs of hospitals, retail stores, factories, and other businesses seeking to quickly create economical computer networks.
  • The LANtastic network includes advanced security, universal client technology for compatibility with a variety of platforms, and network management capabilities to monitor network activity and tune network performance.
  • The bundle marks a continuing alliance between Artisoft and IBM, which entered into a cross-licensing agreement last year to exchange driver-level software for inclusion in their respective network operating systems.
  • The bundle includes a coupon for customers in the United States to purchase a single-user version of the LANtastic for OS/2 network for $99, a savings of $40 off the $139 MSRP.

Statistics:

  • The LANtastic network operating system is available in packages for 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 users, with pricing starting at $119 for a single-user version.
  • The bundle is priced at $445 and will be available through IBM's distribution channels.
  • Artisoft distributes its connectivity products in more than 100 countries and maintains 10 international offices.

Sources:

  • [1] Artisoft Inc. press release, April (no date specified)