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EmergeCore All-in-One Network Appliance, the IT-100, Named Finalist for Best of CeBIT America

Posted on: Wednesday, 25 June 2003, 06:00 CDT

EmergeCore Networks, a leader in the development of high-value, low-cost integrated IT solutions for small business and branch offices, has just been named a finalist for the Best of CeBIT America award, in the Enterprise IT Hardware category. Finalists and winners for the Best of CeBIT America award were selected from among some 400 exhibitors at the first annual CeBIT event held in the U.S. The IT-100 was selected based on criteria of innovation, technical breakthrough and creativity of design. This recognition follows closely on the heels of a Communications News Editors' Choice award presented to EmergeCore earlier this month.

"We are pleased with the enthusiasm generated by the IT-100," said Dave Brown, EmergeCore president and CEO. "This recognition underscores the value customers see in the IT in a Box solution. Easy-to-use, cost effective, with robust functionality, the IT-100 performs superbly under ROI scrutiny compared to a traditional small network."

Currently shipping, the IT-100 combines 20 gigabytes of storage with a router, a four-port switch, a firewall, a "wi-fi" wireless access point, an FTP server, multiple domain support, an e-mail server and VPN services in a single $1,395 device.

In addition to its unparalleled low price point, the IT-100 eliminates the need for costly IT support. Even a non-technical person can set up and manage the IT-100 through the CoreVista web browser interface. There's no software installation required. With on-board WEB Site Builder, the IT-100 is the only network device to allow users to quickly and easily design and build their own websites, with no need to perform an FTP upload.

The GUI Windows-like interface of the CoreVista software is so simple that even a non-technical staff member could set up the network in minutes. The resulting network can support PCs, Macintosh workstations, and Unix machines -- basically any device with an Ethernet or wireless access point, including laptops, Tablet PCs and PDAs. With the built in wireless LAN access point, a small business can save the expensive task of wiring an office. With the built in VPN Server, a small business has the ability to remotely and securely connect to the office network, and multiple remote offices can securely connect to the head office. A small business can even create and host its own website without ever having to upload an FTP file. An office staff member can easily handle all of the setup functions of the IT-100, or if they choose, they can administer the unit through a local ISP, CLEC, or a consultant or reseller. The IT-100 design is particularly appealing to the SMB with limited office space.

Winners and finalists in the "Best of CeBIT America Awards" may be seen online at www.cebit-america.com.

About EmergeCore

Founded in September 2000, EmergeCore Networks is focused on the further development of "IT in a Box"(R) networking solutions for small business and branch office customers. To reduce costs and simplify IT solutions, small businesses are focusing on simple, easy to manage technologies. EmergeCore Networks developed the IT-100 specifically to address the infrastructure technology needs of the small business customer. The IT-100 all-in-one IT solution provides the support, services, and functionality required for the small business owner.

EmergeCore is a private company based in Boise, Idaho. For more information about EmergeCore, readers can visit the company's website at www.emergecore.com.

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