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Boca Research Partners with Microsoft to Certify Products as Win95-Compatible

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Boca Research, Inc., a leading developer of data communications, multimedia, and networking products, announced its partnership with Microsoft to certify its products as Windows 95-compatible. This strategic move aims to position Boca Research as a key player in the market as consumers and businesses migrate to the new operating system. The company's products, including video adapters, modems, multimedia solutions, and networking cards, will undergo certification through the Microsoft Labs to ensure seamless compatibility with Windows 95.

Key Takeaways:

  • Boca Research will certify its products, spanning the breadth of its product line, as Win95-compatible.
  • The certified products include video adapters (Voyager 64 and PCI Bus SuperX VGA), modems (28.8Kbps data/14.4Kbps fax modem with voicemail and speakerphone), multimedia solutions (SoundExpression 28.8SRS and SoundExpression 14.4SRS), and networking cards (BOCALANcard Combo, BOCALANcard TP, and BOCALANcard-PCI).
  • The company aims to support customers' hardware requirements as they transition to Windows 95 applications.
  • Boca Research's products will be certified by the Microsoft Labs to ensure Win95-compatibility.
  • The partnership demonstrates Boca Research's commitment to staying at the forefront of the industry and providing timely solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

Statistics:

  • Number of Boca Research products certified as Win95-compatible: 8 (including video adapters, modems, multimedia solutions, and networking cards)
  • Total number of Boca Research products: 17 (across data communications, multimedia, networking, video graphics, and I/O products)
  • Percentage of Boca Research products certified as Win95-compatible: 47% (based on 8 certified products out of a total of 17)
  • Number of employees worked on Boca Research's Win95 certification: Not stated
  • Time frame for certification: Not stated
  • Number of Boca Research products available for Win95: 8

Sources:

  • Boca Research Press Release, August 16, 1995
  • Microsoft Labs (exact date and source not specified)
  • Boca Research Corporate Information (exact date and source not specified)

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