Nazareth, PA – October 15, 2004 – SmartFLeX Technology Inc., a leading
developer of Linux based Thin Client and Desktop solutions, today announced
the availability of its new NETion SmartClient. Based on the SmartFLeX
Technology NETion software framework, this new embedded Linux Thin Client
Solution covers all available Thin Client scenarios. NETion, a member of the
company’s SmartClient series is the first Thin Client to support Ericom’s new
PowerTerm® RemoteView technology.
The NETion SmartClient is the first Thin Client that supports seamless Windows
applications and application publishing with RDP at no additional cost.
The inclusion of Ericom’s PowerTerm InterConnect and PowerTerm RemoteView in
the new NETion SmartClient enables access to Windows applications and legacy
applications. As a built-in feature, Ericom’s PowerTerm RemoteView provides
connectivity to Windows applications running on Windows Terminal Server
2000 / 2003 – with seamless applications and application publishing.
Additionally, Ericom’s PowerTerm InterConnect enables secure access to legacy
applications running on IBM Mainframe, IBM AS/400, OpenVMS, Unix, Linux,
Tandem, Data General, HP-3000 and more. The benefit of Power Term
InterConnect and PowerTerm RemoteView’s  inclusion is that NETion SmartClient
users can take advantage of Windows and legacy application access at no
additional cost.
The NETion SmartClient provides the following features:
Secure Remote X, XDMCP
Ericom’s PowerTerm InterConnect and PowerTerm RemoteView for Seamless Windows
Applications and Terminal Emulation
Enhanced xRDP (based on rdesktop)
ICA client
Native Tarantella client
VNC client
Local Sound Support for streaming audio and Media Player
Local CUPS printing engine and local BSD/lpr printing
Font Server, NFS font path, and dynamic font download
SignOne? Technology (one general login instead of individual session login)
Mozilla Browser with pre-installed plugins
Mail Client (POP3 and secure IMAP)
Embedded Java (JRE)
Server independent Client Management System
Help Desk System (Interactive client shadowing)
This new NETion is based on the company’s groundbreaking NETion Software
Framework  which allows a customer to order a NETion customized within any
combination of the above features without any additional customization cost.
NETion is available on a variety of hardware platforms. The NETion software is
also available on a flash module only, to allow system builders to brand
their own NETion type SmartClient. The Linux based firmware can be upgraded
manually or with the help of the SmartFLeX CMS (Client Management System) via
ftp.
NETion is now available to end users and the reseller channel. Due to the
innovative nature of the NETion Software Framework, SmartFLeX Technology can
now license individual designs to small scale OEMs or even resellers directly
– without the price penalty usually imposed by competitors for low volume
licensing deals.
Retail pricing for the NETion starts as low as US$ 249.00 for a  NETion/e
configuration. Reseller and volume pricing are available.
Please visit our WEB site at www.smartflextech.com for detailed information.
For OEM inquiries, please call SmartFLeX Technology, Inc. at 610-746-2395 or
send e-mail to sales@smartflextech.com.
About SmartFLeX Technology:
SmartFLeX Technology, Inc.
623 Selvaggio Drive, Suite 220,Nazareth, PA 18064
Phone: +1(610) 746-2395, Fax: +1(610) 746-2393
WEB: http://www.smartflextech.com
E-mail:
Information: info@smartflextech.com
Sales: sales@smartflextech.com
Support: support@smartflextech.com
SmartFLeX Technology is a leading USA based, privately held and funded Linux
IT product design and service company. Â SmartFLeX Technology is recognized as
one of the fastest growing and most flexible customer oriented Linux Thin
Client, Desktop and Server Solution company.
Company highlights include the first network terminal in 1993, the first Â
Linux based Thin Client in 1994, the first true Linux Desktop Distribution in
2000, the first SmartFLeX Client in 2001, the first SmartFLeX Server in 2002,
and now first again with seamless application support for Windows Terminal
Server 2000/2003.
For investment opportunities please call +1 (610) 746-2390
About Ericom Software, Inc.:
Ericom Software, Inc.
231 Herbert Ave. Building #4, Closter, NJ 07624
Phone: +1(201)767-2210, Fax: +1(201)767-2205
WEB: http://www.ericom.com
E-mail:
Information: info@ericom.com
Sales: sales@ericom.com
Ericom Software develops and markets the PowerTerm® line of host connectivity
software. Ericom’s PowerTerm products support over 30 different emulation
types and provide connectivity to a wide range of systems including: Windows
Terminal Server 2000 / 2003, IBM Mainframe, IBM AS/400, OpenVMS, Unix, Linux,
Tandem, Data General, HP-3000 and more. Ericom has offices in the US and
Europe and since 1993 has over 5 million installations worldwide. For more
information on Ericom’s PowerTerm solutions please visit www.ericom.com.”
