NetManage Bundles High-Performance Internet Business Tools Into Internet Chameleon 18 Applications for Accessing, Integrating and Managing Information

"NetManage was the first company to provide a comprehensive Internet package and the first to customize Internet tools for the business professional. The product's new management and integration features turn the PC into a powerful Internet office. "We are excited that our channel partners are working with us to bring NetManage's latest Internet technology to the street as fast as we release it," said Zvi Alon, President and CEO of NetManage.

Getting Connected

Getting connected to the Internet is easy with the Automatic Internet(TM) application. The application allows users to sign up for a new Internet access account and transparently configures the software for connection. Users can use an existing Internet account or choose from five national Internet access providers including: Advantis (the IBM Internet Connection), AlterNet, CERFNet, Portal Communications and PSI's InterRamp service. The user simply enters their name, address and credit card information to register for a new Internet account. After signing up for a new account, the user simply exits Automatic Internet and then connects directly to their new Internet account. A "Getting Connected" guide lists pricing for Automatic Internet accounts as well as information on how to contact several hundred worldwide providers.
Applications that Mean Business

According to Brent Heslop and David Angell, Co-authors of the Internet Business Companion, Addison-Wesley, "Internet Chameleon provides the most robust suite of integrated applications that truly turns the Internet into a business partner. Internet Chameleon applications are designed for the power Internet user that needs more than a browser to get the job done. Internet Chameleon is the package every small or large business should be using to stay ahead of the competition."

Internet Chameleon 4.5 is designed to integrate information in a manner that makes the Internet useful immediately. This means powerful information organizers, integration between applications, stronger communication tools, and smarter connection management. Included with the software package is a how-to booklet "Exploring the Internet: A Chameleon's Tale" which walks the user through a variety of ways to integrate Internet Chameleon into their business environment.

The ECCO Internet Address book lists over 2,000 Internet sites by subject and is based on the company's award winning ECCO personnel information management product. Users can customize this list by adding additional subject folders, Internet sites or notes. Combined with the integrated calendar and phone book, the application provides the user with greater efficiency in accessing key sites, business associates and potential clients.

Power users needing to have real-time business conversations can now use Inernet Chameleon's new TALK application. Users can carry on text conversations faster than using the telephone. In fact, Talk Supports ISDN speeds up to 128Kbps in addition to regular dial-up accounts, making Internet Chameleon Talk conversations the fastest on the Internet.

To reduce connection expenses users can save Internet information to their local hard drive using the WebSurfer, Gopher, Mail, and NEWTNews applications. Then the data can be reviewed off-line as needed.

Information Integration

Internet Chameleon's ability to integrate 18 applications with a click of a button is possible with the unique NEWTShooter technology. Once an Internet address is highlighted, NEWTShooter automatically launches to the correct viewer and jumps to that address. For example, NEWTShooter can be used in conjunction with the ECCO Internet Address Book to highlight a Web address to launch WebSurfer to that address. NEWTShooter can also be used to send highlighted text into a newly created email message from any application on the desktop. Overall NEWTShooter allows users to establish a seamless flow of information between all Internet applications and commonly used Windows packages.