Esker PLUS Version 3.1 Now Available

Stillwater, Oklahoma (PROTEX) - Esker today announces EskerPLUS version 3.1, a new version of its Web-to-host connectivitysoftware 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 resourcekit that utilizes centralized LDAP administration to deliversimple access to terminal emulation, printers, disks, databases,network and other resources like URLs, documents and FTPconfigurations. Elegant, browser-based administration allowsdelivery of pre-configured host access to users via simple URLaccess from a corporate or departmental Web page whether from theintranet or the internet. For users taking advantage of multipleresources delivered through Esker PLUS 3.1, a simple, browser-based WebTop is used to easily access and manage resources suchas multiple host access, printers and FTP configurations. New features in Esker PLUS version 3.1 simplify the process ofgetting the right users connected to the right host applications.Esker PLUS now offers URL access, a powerful new method to launchan emulation session that allows customers, business partners oremployees with a single click, through a familiar HTMLenvironment, access legacy information from their Web browsers.URL access eliminates steps usually required when accessinglegacy applications with terminal emulation software. The size of the Esker PLUS components has been optimized tobetter address the needs of remote users. Remote users can beconfigured for light to full- featured access depending on theirrequirements, eliminating the download of unnecessaryfunctionality at the start of a remote session by creating asmaller applet. In a Java implementation of Esker PLUS version3.1, 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 SSLserver -- 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 procedureand

Readme files available in English, French, German, Italianand

Spanish -- Migration: installation procedure autodetects previous

versions of Esker PLUS -- Verification: installation procedure checks for defaultLDAP

port to be free; prompts user to select a new TCP/IP portto

install Esker PLUS LDAP server Pricing and Availability Esker PLUS version 3.1 is now available. A 20-user licensecosts $5,100. Trial copies of Esker PLUS can be requested fromEsker's Web site: www.esker.com. About Esker Esker develops and delivers software products that integrateexisting and emerging technologies, allowing enterprises tocreate better connections between people and information. Thecompany's connectivity products include: -- Tun PLUS for terminal emulation, database access and

networking services for traditional PC and multi-userWindows

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 FrenchStock Exchange (Le Nouveau Marche: 3581). Esker's operations spanNorth America, South America, Europe and Asia/Pacific with 190employees and an installed base of over half a million licensedusers worldwide. Corporate Contact: Jerry Rackley Esker USA (405) 624-8000 X246 jrackley@esker.com All trademarks, service marks, product and company names arethe property of their respective owners. ots Original TextService: 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

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