ARTISOFT ANNOUNCES UTILITY PACK FOR LANTASTIC(R) NETWORKS Offers Remote Control, Network Backup, Management and Modem-Sharing Capabilities (TUCSON, AZ -- Feb. 27, 1995) -- Artisoft, Inc. announced today a new utility package for LANtastic network operating system users. The LANtastic Utility Pack includes four productivity-enhancing products: Artisoft's LANtastic Management Services(TM) Basic software, ArtiSave(TM) Backup software for minicartridge drives and ArtiCom(R) modem-sharing software as well as the Windows(TM) version of Microcom's award-winning Carbon Copy(TM) remote communications software. List pricing for this bundle is $349. Shipping is scheduled to begin immediately. "This is the first comprehensive utility pack of its kind offered by Artisoft. It offers small and growing businesses an excellent value by increasing network productivity, security and functionality," commented Artisoft Vice President of Sales and Support Joel A. Davis. "It is ideal for both new and existing LANtastic customers, so they can detect network problems before they arise, protect their valuable data, easily share modems and remotely connect to the office network. Customers can then turn to Artisoft for award-winning, one-stop technical support." LANtastic Utility Pack Components The LANtastic Utility Pack is compatible with LANtastic v5.0 and v6.0 networks and consists of four utility products from Artisoft and Microcom, Inc.: _ The Carbon Copy software is Microcom's remote control program for Windows-based applications. From a remote location, users can access the office network to review documents, update spreadsheets, edit reports and transfer files between the remote PC and the local PC. The Carbon Copy software contains a new terminal emulator so users can communicate with services such as CompuServe(R). It also includes a software communications gateway enabling users to dial into a common PC and allowing LAN-based PC users to dial out. The software supports most popular modems and uses comprehensive security features that include password protection, automatic callback, screen and keyboard disabling and event logging. "The Carbon Copy software is especially effective for value-added resellers and network administrators to use for remote troubleshooting," continued Davis. "Resellers and network managers can detect and correct software problems that they would normally address from the main network site. They can also effectively support users in branch offices." Microcom's Carbon Copy software in the LANtastic Utility Pack is licensed for use only in conjunction with the LANtastic networking operating system. For a limited time, the LANtastic Utility Pack will include a coupon for the purchase of the MS-DOS version of the Carbon Copy software. _ Artisoft's LANtastic Management Services Basic network software offers easy-to-use management features that support growing LANtastic networks. Administrators have a real-time monitoring feature that displays, at any given time, performance information about the entire network including the level of network traffic. A node discovery feature provides detailed information about each individual workstation and server on the network. Pre-set alarms automatically notify administrators of specific operating problems, such as a workstation or server going off-line. Administrators can view the entire network or focus in on one particular node using the intuitive graphical interface with extensive zoom capabilities. _ Artisoft's ArtiSave Backup software for minicartridge tape drives offers a comprehensive backup and recovery system for LANtastic networks. Compatible with the Colorado Memory Systems(R) Jumbo 250 tape drive and the Mountain(R) Network Solutions TD-250 and SideCar(TM) tape drives, the ArtiSave software provides a backup solution to any server across the network. Users can save valuable administration time with the ArtiSave software's powerful Librarian data management feature. In the event of data loss, the combination of the ArtiSave software and the Mountain SideCar parallel port tape drive provides a unique, one-step disaster recovery capability. An administrator has the ability to take the portable SideCar drive to the disabled PC and invoke the Rescue command to quickly and completely restore the data. _ Artisoft's ArtiCom modem-sharing software allows users to cost effectively share modems, faxes and other communication devices from any network PC. Users can share up to 32 modems or any bi-directional device connected to a serial port on Artisoft's LANtastic network or a third-party NetBIOS network. A built-in terminal emulation program allows users to access host mainframes, BBSs, and other systems available by modem without the need to purchase additional communication software. Users can also benefit from an automatic dialing directory that allows them to create a list of commonly dialed phone numbers. Security features include password protection and access time limitations to help ensure the privacy of users' files. Support for INT14 protocols allows compatibility with third-party software. LANtastic Utility Pack Upgrades For a limited time, users of the LANtastic Utility Pack will receive special rebate coupons to upgrade at a discount to the LANtastic Management Services Advanced software and the ArtiSave Backup software for SCSI-2 tape drives. The advanced version of the LANtastic Management Services software offers users the same capabilities as the Basic version as well as hardware/software inventory capabilities, customization features and more. The ArtiSave Backup software for SCSI-2 drives offers users the same data protection and backup features as the software for the minicartridge drives and is also compatible with such digital audio tape (DAT) drives as the Archive/Conner 4mm and the Hewlett-Packard(R) 4mm. Artisoft (Nasdaq "ASFT") is one of the world's leading suppliers of easy, affordable and safe networking solutions to small and growing businesses. The company offers the award-winning LANtastic network operating system as well as network management, backup and multiplatform connectivity systems. Artisoft maintains 10 international offices and distributes the LANtastic network and its other connectivity products in more than 100 countries worldwide. For more information about Artisoft or its product line, contact Artisoft, Inc. at 2202 N. Forbes Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85745. Sales 800/233-5564. Corporate 520/670-7100. Fax 520/670-7101. # # #