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Xylogics Unveils Universal Remote Access Strategy, Revolutionizing Network Access for Businesses

Strategic Insights

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Xylogics, Inc., the leading provider of network access solutions, has announced its "Universal Remote Access" strategy, aimed at connecting anyone, anywhere to any application at any time. The solution is designed to be simple to use, easy to manage, and more cost-effective than other remote access options. According to the 1995 InfoWorld Remote Access Study, 73% of remote users conduct work from home after regular business hours, highlighting the need for a comprehensive remote access solution.

Key Takeaways:

  • Xylogics' Universal Remote Access strategy provides a total product solution for remote access, covering all a company's access needs, from analog to ISDN and channelized T-1 capabilities.
  • The solution addresses the challenges of mixed application requirements, wide area transmission options, and varying user needs, making it a comprehensive solution for enterprise-wide scenarios.
  • Xylogics is well-positioned to offer this total product solution due to its leadership in the worldwide communications server subsector of the remote access market, with a 36.9% market share of total communications server ports shipped in 1994.
  • The Universal Remote Access strategy is built around Xylogics' complete line of analog, ISDN, and channelized T-1 remote access products, providing transparent access to corporate networking resources.
  • The solution includes a consistent, point-and-click interface for users, regardless of their expertise, and allows access to any application on the corporate network from any remote or mobile computer.
  • Multiple WAN transmission options, including PSTN, ISDN, T-1, and Frame Relay, remove barriers to connectivity and increase ease of access for users.
  • The solution includes a full set of product features, including extensive and flexible security features, simplified management options, and scalability from small to large networks.

Statistics:

  • 73% of remote users conduct work from home after regular business hours (1995 InfoWorld Remote Access Study)
  • 36.9% market share of total communications server ports shipped in 1994 (In-Stat report)
  • 525,000 ports sold in calendar year 1994 (Xylogics)
  • 250+ resellers worldwide selling Xylogics products
  • 1994 sales of Xylogics products through Westcon, Inc.

Sources:

  • InfoWorld Remote Access Study (1995)
  • In-Stat report (no specific date mentioned)
  • Xylogics press release (September 11, 1995)
  • Xylogics' web page (no specific date mentioned)
  • Xylogics' merger agreement with Bay Networks (September 5, 1995)

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