3/19/04 |
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| FREE NETOP REMOTE CONTROL UPGRADE RELEASE ADDS NEW SECURITY, PLATFORM, AND PORTABILITY OPTIONS |
Among the enhancements: - RSA SecureID authentication and authorization via the NetOp Security Server makes it easy to use RSA Security with NetOp functionality. - Directory Service authentication and authorization via the NetOp Security Server verifies a Guest and provides roles against a Directory Service via LDAP for all Windows 32 bit modules plus Linux, Mac OS X, Solaris and Windows CE Hosts. - Multiple NetOp Guests can now view a single NetOp Host enabling you to demo a screen to multiple people or invite another help desk staff member to view a problem. - Support for Windows CE 4.x lets you access, support, and transfer files to Pocket PC 2003 applications and users and enables wireless CE users to control NetOp desktop Hosts. - Enhanced TCP/IP speed - NetOp now browses or finds TCP/IP users with the UDP protocol but will run the session on the faster TCP protocol. - Plus added event logging, update options, Linux serial communication support and much more For more information on the new release: |
| NETOP REMOTE CONTROL CERTIFIED AS 508 COMPLIANT |
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires that Federal agencies' electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities. The Center for Information Technology Accommodation (CITA), in the U.S. General Services Administration's Office of Government wide Policy, has been charged with the task of building the infrastructure necessary to support Section 508 implementation. One of the challenges for remote control products has always been enabling visually impaired persons to access distant PCs. With NetOp’s remote audio capabilities, along with popular screen reader software, this is now possible. For more information about CrossTec’s Government Sector: http://www.crosstechcorp.com/aboutus/government.html To view NetOp Remote Control’s
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| TECH TIP: CARRY YOUR NETOP REMOTE CONTROL GUEST WHEREVER YOU GO |
 One
of the most exciting new features in NetOp Remote Control v7.65 is the
ability to launch your Guest module from anywhere there's an Internet
connected PC. NetOp now enables users to run the NetOp Guest from a removable
media device such as a USB flash drive. With this feature, a fully configured
Guest Module can be copied to the USB drive. This is done by going to
the 7.65 Guest Tools, Copy Guest to Removable Drive. NetOp will copy
your current set up to the drive. The program uses about 11 MB plus you
will need room for connection files (phonebook and history), cache files,
and perhaps other files you may need for uploading to NetOp Hosts. Developers
suggest you use a 32MB Flash Drive or larger.
Once the Guest has been copied it can be inserted in just about any Windows PCs USB port and used as if it were installed on that machine, but does not require any installation, scripts, settings or files be placed onto the temporary Guest PC. Just like the a NetOp Guest running on your desktop, the USB Guest can securely take control of one or more NetOp Hosts running on any Windows platform, Linux, Solaris, Mac OS X and more. The USB Guest also supports file transfers and inventory of the Hosts hardware and software. The USB Guest is ideal for Help Desk professionals and Network Administrators who are constantly on the move as well as mobile professionals who can use it to access their PCs or launch demos back at the home office. Try new NetOp Remote Control v7.65 at: |
| NETOP REMOTE CONTROL HELPS RADIO STATION MAKE MILLIONS |
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Solution of the Month: http://www.crosstechcorp.com/news/userstory.html From controlling computer labs and networks to monitoring volcanic activity,
NetOp is being used in thousands of different applications and environments
all around the world. Now, each month, CrossTec will post a different
user story on their website telling of the many different ways NetOp
is benefiting organizations everywhere. If you have a unique or interesting
use of NetOp Remote Control or NetOp School and would like it featured
please email eric@crosstechcorp.com or fill out this form http://www.crosstechcorp.com/questionnaire |
| VIDEO: SEE WHAT TEACHERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT NETOP SCHOOL |
Go to www.crosstechcorp.com/news/video.html to download the video in either Real Video or Windows Media format. |
| PC PRO MAGAZINE RECOMMENDS NETOP SCHOOL |
Read other press mentions about NetOp School: http://www.crosstechcorp.com/news/Schoolpressmentions.htm |
| NETOP FOR LINUX MAKES LINUXWORLD MAGAZINE ‘READERS’ CHOICE’ LIST |
Read other press mentions about NetOp Remote Control: http://www.crosstechcorp.com/news/pressmentions.htm |
| NETOP SCHOOL V3.0 TRAINING CD NOW AVAILABLE |
 Looking
to learn more about the many features in NetOp School v3.0? Can’t
attend a training session at CrossTec or one of the local sessions being
held in conjunction with major education conferences? Robert Rounsavall,
Product Manager and NetOp Instructor for CrossTec, has just produced
a CD-ROM ”Learning NetOp School v3.0”. This CD-ROM based
workshop was developed for beginning to intermediate NetOp School users.
The CD-ROM walks instructors and tech coordinators through the essential
features of NetOp School including descriptions of each button and menu
option. The CD also contains information on how to allow and deny applications
and URLs, distributing and collecting coursework and tests, recording
screens for playback and much more. The comprehensive CD-ROM, which contains
more than an hour of practical information, is designed to help you better
use the many features in NetOp School to keep students on-task while
creating a more interactive classroom environment. The CD-ROM, which
retails for $199, is now $85 for a limited time only. Contact your Account
Manager or NetOp Reseller to order the CD or contact training@crosstechcorp.com
for more information.
For more information on NetOp Training click here: http://www.crosstechcorp.com/training/
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| SEE NETOP PRODUCTS AT UPCOMING EVENTS |
CROSSTEC TO EXHIBIT AT TEACHER'S TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE, MARCH 18 & 19.
For more information, please visit http://www.iteawww.org/D1.html
For more information on this conference, visit http://www.fose.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=custom.exh_main
For more details on this year's TechEd conference, please visit http://www.techedevents.org/2004/
For more information, visit http://www.ctiawireless2004.com/general/index.cfm For a FREE Pass visit www.ctiashow.com/freepass - code AP - deadline is March 15th.
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NetOp a better product line. Fill out our short questionnaire and we will
send you a small gift. Please visit:
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NetOp
continues to set industry standards with their latest upgrade NetOp
Remote Control
v7.65. This Free upgrade for NetOp
7.6 & Remote
Control CrossCARE customers boasts speed enhancements, additional security
options such as support for RSA security, multiple guest sessions to
a single Host and USB portability. 
NetOp
School has been revolutionizing the computer lab environment worldwide.
View CrossTec’s
new two minute long NetOp School testimonial video to hear what three
teachers at this years Florida Education Technology Conference had
to say about this award winning product. 
Calling it A simple yet sophisticated remote
teaching tool that's easy to install and use and provides plenty of
features to
keep your students under control. PC Pro in the United Kingdom gave NetOp
School v3.0 Five Stars and a Recommended rating in its test drive in
January’s issue. The magazine recommended NetOp School calling
it, a smart package that provides a wide range of teaching and training
tools ideally suited to the classroom.
NetOp Remote Control for Linux
was selected as a winner in the 1st annual LinuxWorld Magazine “Readers’ Choice
Awards”. The publication, which is the world’s number one
I-Technology magazine called the winners, “the most active and
enterprising players in Linux-oriented software.” NetOp was nominated
in the “Best Linux Enterprise Management Tool” category.
Among the other winners were, IBM, Red Hat Computer Associates, HT and
SuSE.
CrossTec will join almost a hundred other technology vendors at the
66th Annual International Technology Education Association (ITEA) Conference
in Albuquerque, New Mexico. ITEA is a professional organization of technology
teachers dedicated to promoting technological literacy and the professionalism
of those engaged in this pursuit. The group strengthens the profession
through leadership, professional development, membership services, publications,
and classroom activities. This year's conference provides teachers with
new and exciting ideas for educating students of all grade levels. The
conference gives educators an opportunity for better understanding of
the constant changes that take place in technology education. CrossTec
will be in Booth #535.
Now in its 28th year, FOSE is the largest government technology conference
and trade show exposition serving the government marketplace. This year,
CrossTec will join over 400 exhibitors showcasing the newest and most
exciting integrated IT products and services. The event draws thousands
of high-level attendees from the military, civilian, state and local
agencies, along with suppliers to government, corporate, education and
health care IT buyers. CrossTec will feature the NetOp product line in
Booth #3838 at this year's event. A limited number of exhibit hall passes
are available for the show. For further information, contact your CrossTec
Account Manager.
CrossTec will join with reselling partner Tom Paton & Associates
at the annual Technology in Education International Conference & Exposition
in Ontario, California. The event is a hands-on technology conference
for educators and educational decision-makers from around the world.
Each year the conference plays a vital role in equipping universities,
colleges, and schools with a strong base of technology awareness and
the knowledge needed to tackle the increasing challenges of teaching
and learning. The show features hundreds of hands-on labs, pre-conference
workshops, spotlight sessions, concurrent sessions, roundtables, vendor
sessions and best practices showcase, in addition to thought-provoking
keynote addresses by some of the world's most renowned technology and
education leaders. CrossTec will be in Booth 437 at this year's event.
Also at this show, CrossTec has a limited number of exhibit hall passes
available. Ask your CrossTec Account Manager for more information.
The unique wireless features of NetOp Remote Control will be featured
in the Enterprise Mobility Pavilion at this year's CTIA WIRELESS 2004,
the largest and most comprehensive wireless event in the world. This
global event draws attendees from dozens of different industries in more
than 80 countries around the world, serving every aspect of wireless
- providers, users, developers, buyers and manufacturers. Keynote speakers
include John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems; Scott McNealy, CEO of Sun
Microsystems; Michael Powell, Chairman of the FCC; Timothy Donahue, CEO
of Nextel Communications and many other top executives in the industry.