Cybernet launches NetMAX 4.0
Cybernet Launches Next-Generation Version 4.0 NetMAX
Internet Appliance Software; Alliance with Toshiba Delivers Efficient
Turn-key Server
NetMAX Software on the Magnia SG20 Integrates Popular VPN, Security and
Sharing Products with New Toshiba Server
Ann Arbor, Michigan, September 16, 2002 Cybernet Systems
Corporation today announced the next generation of its popular
Linux-based NetMAX Professional Suite and VPN Server Suite software,
providing consumers with significantly enhanced capabilities, flexibility and
ease-of-use at a price point unmatched by competitors in the industry. The
NetMAX Professional Suite 4.0 and VPN Server Suite 4.0 feature a faster, more
efficient and more secure network stack resulting from a move to the Linux
2.4 kernel series. Through a recent alliance with Toshibas Computer Systems
Group (CSG), the software suites will also be available pre-installed on
CSG's new Magnia SG20 Wireless Mobility Server, delivering an efficient
turn-key wireless server system.
The addition of stateful inspection allows for much simpler
and secure firewall configurations, elevating the NetMAX
products ability to secure residential and small enterprise
systems to industry state-of-the-art. The software suites are
matched to fulfill the needs of a broad customer base, including
Windows® 2000, Macintosh AppleShare, and Linux users. For
enterprise or hosting operators, the NetMAX Professional
supports easy administration of e-mail, hundreds of virtual
domains per server and eases management of other services
such as DNS, web caching and port forwarding/routing.
"NetMAX Server 4.0 offers substantial cost and efficiency
benefits to users across platforms," said Merrill Squiers,
NetMAX product manager at Cybernet Systems. "For Windows
2000 users, this includes access to email and Windows file
sharing, plus Linux security assurance for external network
interfaces, at no per client cost. For Macintosh AppleShare
users, NetMAX 4.0 offers features and usability on par with
Apple Xserve products, and a fully functional AppleShare
interface. But because it's PC platform-based, NetMAX Server
is one-half to one-third the cost of Xserve. Finally, to Linux and
Sun customers, the NetMAX products offer new, more complete
compatibility with Red Hat configurations and secure web and
VPN interfaces, again at a significantly lower cost."
The power of the NetMAX Internet appliance software is its ability
to simplify Linux. While highly acclaimed, Linux remains
notoriously difficult for the average computer user and small
enterprise to install and configure. The NetMAX Server
eliminates these problems by giving users understandable
interfaces to easily configure an inexpensive, rock-solid web
or VPN server. In addition:
ß NetMAX 4.0 no longer operates on a customized Linux kernel
and is able to support more (and newer) hardware than any
previous NetMAX release.
ß Administrators can now define "server groups" of machines
and apply firewall rules to the group, thus reducing clutter and
the likelihood of mistakes.
ß The number of proprietary changes to the underlying Linux
operating system in NetMAX 4.0 has been kept to a minimum,
allowing software packages that work on Red Hat 7.2 to also
work on the NetMAX Server with little or no modification.
NetMAX Professional Server and VPN Server Suite on the
Magnia SG20
CSG's Magnia SG20 is ideal for small and medium-sized
offices, mobile consultants, remote offices in large organizations
, home offices and other businesses looking for mobile
networking capability. About the size of a Toshiba notebook, the
Magnia SG20 can fit into an ordinary computer case and is
designed to interface with Toshiba's wireless-enabled
notebooks and PDAs. Bundled with NetMAX 4.0 software, the
Magnia SG20 will feature full NetMAX 4.0 capabilities, providing
customers with state-of-the-art connectivity and security (web,
FTP, VPN and firewalls) in a fully integrated, cost-effective
"network-in-a-box.
"Bundling Cybernet's NetMAX 4.0 products with our Magnia
SG20 Server will empower a wider range of mobile workers
who need to get their network functions up and running quickly
and smoothly while on the road," said Bill Greenlund, Vice
President at Toshibas Computer Systems Group. "We are
excited about Cybernet's implementation, and believe the
Magnia SG20 complements the NetMAX software credo of
'simplifying Linux servers'."
Pricing and Availability
The NetMAX Professional Suite 4.0 and NetMAX VPN Server
Suite 4.0 are now available for download and as boxed products
through Cybernet's online store at www.netmax.com/. Prices
start at $309 for the Professional Suite and at $269 for the VPN
Suite.
The NetMAX suites will also be available pre-installed on CSG's
Magnia SG20 through Toshiba's traditional distribution channels.
Prices start at $1359 for the all-in-one Magnia SG20 and
Cybernet package.
About Cybernet
Cybernet Systems Corp. develops products and technologies
that standardize and simplify networked connectivity and
computing functions. Cybernet's NetMAX software product line,
based on Linux, supports pre-packaged VPN, router, and server
vertical applications, network appliance functions in dedicated
hardware or Pentium PC-based systems, and can host web
and Linux applications for small and medium sized companies,
workgroups, and ISPs. The NetMAX product line is sold direct
through Cybernet's web site at http://www.netmax.com/.
Contact: Cybernet Systems Corporation, 727 Airport Boulevard,
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108, 1-800-CYBERNET.
About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc.
Toshiba Computer Systems Group, a division of Toshiba
America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS), is a leading vendor
for portable computers. In addition to notebooks, the company
offers portable and wireless accessories, a Pocket PC device,
and server computing solutions for business customers under
the Toshiba brand name. For more information call
1-800-TOSHIBA or visit the companys Web site at
www.csd.toshiba.com.
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of multiple
divisions that provide computer, communications and imaging
products and services. Products include industry leading
portable computers, PDAs, mobile computing accessories,
servers, including communications and portable servers,
storage subsystems, cable modems, digital business
telephone systems, voice-mail, digital cameras, security
systems, and digital projectors. TAIS provides sales, marketing,
services and manufacturing for its wide range of information
products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an
independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of
Toshiba Corporation, which is a world leader in high technology and
integrated manufacturing of electrical and electronic components, products
and systems. Toshiba Corporation has global sales of over $40 billion and
more than 300 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.
