Press release May 28, 2001

Internet in-a-box successor of INARO
Nutzwerk commissions the industrial PC specialist GERCOM with the hardware production.

Nutzwerk has integrated its internet operating system into a new type of hardware platform. Internet in-a-box was produced in cooperation with GERCOM Automation GmbH in Geretsried near Munich. The complete package, including Nutzwerk's Internet-Manager, resulted in a product that is unique on the market due to its value for money. It enables companies, administrative bodies, schools, and public institutions to set up internet access for up to 200 workstations without profound computer knowledge and at a low cost. This powerful computer includes numerous functions like eMail management, firewall, filters, and router functionality. The system costs 1500 euros and offers the greatest possible internet security.

A novelty is the possibility to provide internet access by ISDN, xDSL, modem, and leased lines in one device. A change of access type can even be made during operation. "This will make it even easier for users to connect an entire network to the internet. Many companies are waiting for a T-DSL access to be available – with our system you can use ISDN today and simply switch to DSL tomorrow", says CEO Ramona Wonneberger.

Up to 200 workstations in an office can be online within 5 minutes. Internet in-a-box has been designed as an overall solution. As a complete plug and play system the Box has been equipped with Pentium PC, 2 network cards, ISDN card, modem port, 128 MB RAM and 4 GB hard disk. The device is available as desktop solution or in a 19 inch rack. The software supports HTTP, POP, SMTP, DNS, Proxy, firewall, backup, and remote administration. It has a built-in eMail client with address management. Online filters protect the internet access from misuse.

As with all Nutzwerk applications, it is operated entirely through the browser and does not require any installation of additional software. However, external eMail programs like the popular Microsoft Outlook can be integrated. If logging onto one address repeatedly, it is loaded faster from the cache. A firewall protects the network from unauthorized access from outside.

"Our technology provides companies with an 'all around carefree package' for the internet. We position our product between an ISDN card/ISDN router and a groupware solution like Lotus Notes from IBM. The difference is that you do not have to pay for additional licenses for new users", said CEO René Holzer on the occasion of the start of production.