Esker PLUS Version 3.1 Now Available

Stillwater, Oklahoma (PROTEX) - Esker today announces Esker PLUS version 3.1, a new version of its Web-to-host connectivity software for enterprises that need to centrally administer end- user access to a variety of host types and network resources. Esker PLUS version 3.1 is a complete, browser-based resource kit that utilizes centralized LDAP administration to deliver simple access to terminal emulation, printers, disks, databases, network and other resources like URLs, documents and FTP configurations. Elegant, browser-based administration allows delivery of pre-configured host access to users via simple URL access from a corporate or departmental Web page whether from the intranet or the internet. For users taking advantage of multiple resources delivered through Esker PLUS 3.1, a simple, browser- based WebTop is used to easily access and manage resources such as multiple host access, printers and FTP configurations. New features in Esker PLUS version 3.1 simplify the process of getting the right users connected to the right host applications. Esker PLUS now offers URL access, a powerful new method to launch an emulation session that allows customers, business partners or employees with a single click, through a familiar HTML environment, access legacy information from their Web browsers. URL access eliminates steps usually required when accessing legacy applications with terminal emulation software. The size of the Esker PLUS components has been optimized to better address the needs of remote users. Remote users can be configured for light to full- featured access depending on their requirements, eliminating the download of unnecessary functionality at the start of a remote session by creating a smaller applet. In a Java implementation of Esker PLUS version 3.1, the applet size for light access is as small as 190 kb. Other new features in Esker PLUS version 3.1 include: -- Automatic support for Netscape Web Server and Netscape Directory Service within the setup procedure -- A fully functional, Java-only SSL client with an SSL server -- Simplified user authentication -- Better support for printers in IBM environments -- Improved user customization -- Allows end-users to create personal configuration settings -- Can override everything but the connection parameters established by the administrator -- Full and automatic restoration of personal configuration settings -- Improved installation and ease of use -- International language support: AutoRun, Setup procedure and Readme files available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish -- Migration: installation procedure autodetects previous versions of Esker PLUS -- Verification: installation procedure checks for default LDAP port to be free; prompts user to select a new TCP/IP port to install Esker PLUS LDAP server Pricing and Availability Esker PLUS version 3.1 is now available. A 20-user license costs $5,100. Trial copies of Esker PLUS can be requested from Esker's Web site: www.esker.com. About Esker Esker develops and delivers software products that integrate existing and emerging technologies, allowing enterprises to create better connections between people and information. The company's connectivity products include: -- Tun PLUS for terminal emulation, database access and networking services for traditional PC and multi-user Windows NT environments -- Esker PLUS, a two-tier Web-to-host solution for Internet/intranet environments, and Corridor for Active Server, a three-tier HTML conversion solution for Internet/extranet environments -- Faxgate and Alcom LanFax for Document Distribution The company was founded in 1985 and is traded on the French Stock Exchange (Le Nouveau Marche: 3581). Esker's operations span North America, South America, Europe and Asia/Pacific with 190 employees and an installed base of over half a million licensed users worldwide. Corporate Contact: Jerry Rackley Esker USA (405) 624-8000 X246 jrackley@esker.com All trademarks, service marks, product and company names are the property of their respective owners. ots Original Text Service: Esker Internet: http://www.newsaktuell.de Contact: Jerry Rackley of Esker, (USA) 405-624-8000 X246, or email, jrackley@esker.com Web site: http://www.esker.com Subscribers please note that material bearing the slug "PROTEXT" is not part of CTK's news service and is not to be published under the "CTK" slug. Protext is a commercial service providing distribution of press releases from clients, who are identified in the text of Protext reports and who bear full responsibility for their contents. PROTEX