Digital Delivers The Industry's Highest Value, Lowest-Priced, Complete
Remote Access Solution

Digital NetRider Remote Access Systems Unveiled

MAYNARD, Mass. -- February 6, 1995 -- Digital Equipment Corporation today
introduced the industry's lowest-priced, most complete remote access
solution that now brings telecommuters and remote locations into the
network easily and reliably, as a result of Digital's worldwide product
and service leadership in this market.

The Digital Netrider 90 and Digital Netrider 900 systems enable IS managers
to extend the reach of their network services through an all-inclusive
combination of software for multivendor client connections, unlimited
client licensing for remote node capabilities, and Internet browser
software. In addition, the system incorporates a multiprotocol access
server that can be used either in a standalone mode or as a module in
Digital's DEChub backplanes.

"With today's trends towards telecommuting, remote offices, and a mobile
sales force, the need for remote access is growing at a rapid rate," said
Dr. Laurence Walker, vice president and general manager of Digital's
Network Product Business. "The Digital NetRider solution further
exemplifies our commitment to provide customers with a complete networking
solution -- from the backbone out to the remote user."

Designed for Today's Networks -- Extending to the Remote User

The Digital NetRider systems:

      deliver the industry's only complete, low-cost solution for
      different connection requirements, including client software for
      TCP/IP, IPX, and AppleTalk environments;

      provide remote users with their favorite method of network
      access, including Mosaic for Internet browsing capabilities;

      ensure ease of administration for the network manager by fitting
      into existing networks and by providing accounting facilities
      and robust security;

      offer unmatched configuration flexibility and scalability as a
      member of Digital's award-winning DEChub family, the industry's
      only stackable and hub-based solution integrated in one product
      set;

      are supported by Digital's portfolio of global service and
      support built on more than 35 years experience.

"Based on our recent study of the remote access market, the Digital
NetRider system addresses all the critical needs of the IS manager,"
stated Michael Howard, president of Infonetics Research Inc. "It offers a
very low price, good value, and has features for both the IS manager and
the remote user."

Total Solution from One Vendor

Since remote access is a relatively new application, users often purchase
their own remote access client software, leaving IS managers with a
variety of different applications to manage. In addition, multiple types
of laptop systems need to be supported from the IS manager's perspective,
since users have already purchased their Powerbooks and laptop PCs. As
such, network managers face a real challenge in implementing remote access
capabilities.

The Digital NetRider system includes client software for multivendor
environments with unlimited licensing for remote node connections, Mosaic
from Digital, and either an 8-port or 32-port access server. The NetRider
Remote Office software, licensed from Stampede Technologies, provides
remote users with several methods of network access, including
fully-integrated remote control/remote node capabilities from DOS and
Windows over IPX and TCP/IP concurrently.

"The Digital NetRider systems are easily the most comprehensive and
sophisticated remote access solution we've seen," stated David Flournoy,
executive vice president of Stampede Technologies. "This superior product
offering is the result of Digital's keen understanding of the market and
user requirements, coupled with their ability to develop and deliver
state-of-the-art technology."

William Maro, Digital's vice president of Network Product Marketing and
Engineering added, "The Digital NetRider system provides the IS manager
with a choice of network access styles for the remote user, while also
helping to maintain network security and administrative control. These are
the requirements we have heard from our customers, and we are delivering
them today."

Pricing and Availability

The Digital NetRider 90 is priced at $3,400 and is available immediately.

The Digital NetRider 900 is priced at $9,345 and will be available in March
1995.

Digital Netrider software upgrade kits are immediately available for
DECserver access servers starting at $1,295.

Digital, an industry leader in networking, continues to be a significant
contributor to the development of many popular networking technologies
including Ethernet, FDDI and ATM LANs, network hubs and switches, routers,
bridges, network adapters, and servers. Also known for its expertise in
network integration services, Digital has networked more than 12 million
users worldwide.

Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server
solutions from personal computing to integrated worldwide information
systems. Digital's scalable Alpha platforms, storage, networking,
software, and services, together with industry-focused solutions from
business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global
marketplace.

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