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Veicon Technology Announces Under $500 
Internet Access Device for Hotel Guests
In-Room Terminals Let Visitors Leave their PCs at Home 

BEAVERTON, Ore. - June 8, 2000 - Veicon Technology, Inc., announces V-Link/HIT, a new V-Link Internet access device priced under $500.00 specifically designed for hotel guest rooms and public meeting facilities.  V-Link/HIT provides hotel management with low-maintenance, trouble-free Internet access points where visitors can check their own email accounts, access the Internet and use popular MS Office tools.

�Our V-Link/HIT access devices let hotels advertise that visitors can leave their notebook computers at home,� stated Dr. Chong Lee, Executive Vice President of Veicon Technology. �More hotels are providing guests with high-speed Internet access connections. These connections are of no use to guests without computers or guests without Ethernet cards in their notebook computers.� 

V-Link/HIT overcomes the obstacles inherent in other Internet access devices for hotel rooms. Unlike low-resolution TV-based Internet access devices, V-Link/HIT provides a high-resolution graphic display and full access to standard Internet and office productivity tools. Unlike personal computers, V-Link/HIT terminals are much lower maintenance and provide greater security for both the users and the network. Since there is no in-room PC to maintain, troubleshooting usually consists of turning the power off and on. 

Also, unlike other Internet stations, users can access their own AOL, Compuserve, and Internet e-mail accounts and office productivity applications with complete security. Since there�s no disk storage on the V-Link/HIT device, no user information is stored after the user logs off. Veicon�s patented software technology also wipes all evidence of each user�s private files and passwords off the main server and protects the server from hotel visitor hacker attacks. 

Veicon�s V-Link/HIT access devices include a 15� display screen, mouse, keyboard, and 10/100baseT network interface. These devices run Microsoft�s thin-client Windows environment, providing guests with a familiar user interface and popular software such as Internet browsers and office productivity software. V-Link/HIT employs Veicon�s patented software technology that provides unmatched file system protection, remote administration and both user and system security. 

V-Link/HIT is an addition to Veicon�s growing V-Link product family, with supports popular Internet browsers, many e-mail clients including AOL, Compuserve, Eudora, Pegasus, Outlook Express, Telnet and MS Office tools, as well as local and network printing. Hotel guests can enter their credit card number to purchase a block of time, and an automatic credit card reader is available as an option for the convenience of guests. This allows hotels to place V-Link/HIT access devices in lobbies and around meeting rooms. 
 

Ideal for high end facilities such as hotel suites


  • V-Link Flat Panel 
  • 15" Color Flat Panel 
  • Keyboard 
  • Credit card swiper (option) 
  • Mouse 
  • Poster
  • Instruction holder 

  • Check, receive and send e-mail (AOL, Compuserve, Telnet, ISP account, home office account)   /   E-mail client includes Eudora Pro, Pegasus and Z-mail  /  Automatic e-mail server name determination  /  Office tools to receive and send file attachment  / Automatic configuration of e-mail client, browser and office tools  /  On-line help / Full Internet access  /   Filtering software to block access to unwanted websites  /   Free access to the website of the property/business  /  Customized screen wallpaper with logos and pictures of  the property/business (option)  /  Feedback from customers, visitors or patrons to the property/business  /   Reset connection by single power button  /   Built-in high speed LAN interface  /  Credit card integration software (option)  /   File system protection (e-mail at home office remains intact)  /  Automatic clearing of all temporary files created by the  user  /  Automatic log out

    Veicon provides complete support, including installation and maintenance, for the V-Link/HIT Internet access devices and associated networking equipment. The V-Link/HIT devices are available now and priced under $500 each for a minimum quantity of twelve (12) units with higher volume discounts available. 

    Veicon Technology, Inc., founded in 1998, is a world leader in public Internet access. 
    V-Link� , VEICON Technology are trademarks of Veicon Techonolgy, Inc. 

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    Contact:
    Veicon Technology
    Dr. Chong Lee
    Executive VP 
    19545 NW Von Neumann Drive #230
    Beaverton, OR 97006
    (888) 645-2288
    (503) 748-6800 ext 6820
    [email protected]
    http://www.veicon.com


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