Digi Provides Migration Path for Analog Modem Devices to Cellular Data Networks

Digi Provides Migration Path for Analog Modem Devices to Cellular Data Networks

October 30, 2007

New Digi DialServ(TM) provides cellular IP connectivity to
remote legacy devices with built-in modems


    MINNETONKA, Minn., Oct. 30 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Digi
International (Nasdaq: DGII) today introduced the Digi
DialServ, a phone line simulator that integrates with
Digi's cellular gateways to allow legacy devices with
built-in modems to easily drop-in to cellular IP networks. 
Remote legacy devices with built-in modems include devices
like programmable logic controllers (PLCs), security
panels, automated teller machines and point-of-sale
devices.  Digi DialServ extends the life of existing remote
equipment by allowing devices to communicate with a
centralized location as if they were TCP/IP devices. 
Replacing old phone lines with IP communications eliminates
the cost of additional phone lines and speeds transaction
times.  

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    "The Digi DialServ provides a migration path for
customers from old analog dial-up networks to more
efficient, lower cost wireless IP networks," said
Larry Kraft, senior vice president of global sales and
marketing, Digi International.  "Best of all,
customers can get these benefits without changing their
applications."

    When used with Digi cellular gateways, the Digi
DialServ works with both dial-in and dial-out applications
by simulating the Telco network and converting the
requested phone number to an IP address.  It makes the
device think it is still communicating over Plain Old
Telephone Service (POTS).  When coupled with a Digi
cellular VPN gateway/router, the Digi DialServ is able to
create a secure connection, even across public networks. 
The Digi DialServ is easy to deploy and requires minimal
configuration.  

    Digi DialServ is designed to integrate with the Digi
Connect WAN family, Connecport WAN VPN and Connectport X
family of cellular gateways. By facilitating wireless IP
connectivity to legacy devices where wired connectivity no
longer satisfies customer needs, the Digi DialServ also
intelligently integrates with Digi's Drop-in Networking
solutions.  For more information about the Digi DialServ,
please visit
http://www.digi.com/products/cellulargateways/digidialserv.jsp
.

    About Digi International

    Digi International, the leader in device networking for
business, develops reliable products and technologies to
connect and securely manage local or remote electronic
devices over the network or via the web.  Digi offers the
highest levels of performance, flexibility and quality, and
markets its products through a global network of
distributors and resellers, systems integrators and
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

    For more information, visit Digi's Web site at
http://www.digi.com , or call 877-912-3444.

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registered trademarks of their respective companies.


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