Perle Systems Unveils World's First Software-Configurable Multi-Interface Multi-Port Serial PCI Cards

09 September 2005 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems, an established leader in the device networking market, today released new 1, 2, 4, 8 and 16 port versions of its innovative new UltraPort SI universal 3.3v/5v PCI Serial Cards. With the UltraPort SI, Perle is the first vendor to incorporate EIA-232, EIA-422 and EIA-485 interfaces on a single PCI serial card and provide the ability to individually configure each interface type using software commands.

USB to Serial Adapters for Quick and Easy Serial Port Expansion

02 March 2005 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems has leveraged their many years of experience in serial device connectivity to launch the new UltraPort USB to Serial Adaptors. As customers migrate to newer machines with few or no serial ports and/or no free PCI slots, USB adapters allow the continued use of existing serial devices through the extra USB ports found on new desktop and server hardware.

Perle Systems' Powerful Serial-to-Ethernet Terminal Server First to Deliver Extensive Encryption with IPV6 Support

21 February 2005 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems today announced the expansion of its popular IOLAN+ terminal server family with the release of two next-generation single port serial terminal servers – the IOLAN DS1 and IOLAN SDS1. Featuring the most extensive range of encryption technologies available today, and the power of a high-performance 87 MIP processor, these servers are ideal for secure console management, confidential serial data encryption, and/or simple serial to Ethernet applications. With this product launch, Perle is also the first vendor to incorporate IP Version 6 support into a single-port serial terminal server.

Range of 3.3v/5v UltraPort PCI Serial Cards is Extended

24 February 2004 - Perle Systems Europe As an established leader in the serial market, Perle Systems, a developer and manufacturer of networking products for IP and e-business access, today released the new 1, 2 and 8i versions of the UltraPort universal 3.3v/5v PCI Serial Cards. Perle was among the first vendors to incorporate the 3.3v standard into its complete line of fixed and scalable serial card solutions to accommodate the latest generation of servers with the new 3.3v signaling PCI bus.

Perle Systems Launches High Performance Integrated Modem Solution

19 February 2004 - Perle Systems Europe As an established leader in the Remote Access Server market, Perle Systems, a developer and manufacturer of networking products for IP and e-business access, announces the release of the upgraded 3.3v/5v PCI-RAS Multimodem card with V.92 connectivity and Super G3 faxing. This next generation in modem based technology will provide better performance for business customers, remote workers and telecommuters.

All Long Term Debt to Equity is Converted

29 October 2003 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems Limited today announced that its senior lender, Royal Capital Management Inc. ('Roycap'), has converted Cdn$20 million of Perle's long term and current debt of approximately Cdn$25.8 million, into equity at a subscription price of Cdn$0.04 per share. The subscription price was satisfied by the issuance of 500 million common shares to Roycap.

Perle Announces Debt to Equity Conversion Agreement, Details of Share Consolidation & Privatization

17 October 2003 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems Limited today announced that it has entered into a debt for equity subscription and share consolidation agreement with Royal Capital Management Inc., its senior secured lender. The Board of Directors of Perle approved the agreement with Royal after receiving a recommendation in favour of the agreement by a special committee of independent members of the Board, based on, among other things, advice from Crosbie & Company (a respected investment bank) as to the fairness of the transaction and the current value of Perle's common shares, and after consultation with its independent legal counsel.

First Serial Card Vendors to Upgrade Entire Line to 3.3v/5v Standard

31 July 2003 - Perle Systems Europe As an established leader in the serial market, Perle Systems, a developer and manufacturer of networking products for IP and e-business access, today released the new UltraPort universal 3.3v/5v PCI Multiport Serial Card range. Perle is among the first vendors to incorporate the 3.3v standard into its complete line of fixed and scalable multiport serial cards to accommodate the latest generation of servers with the new 3.3v signaling bus. Perle previously announced the release of the advanced 3.3v/5v PCI card for the popular SX and RIO scalable multiport serial cards.

New Feature Enables Perle Customers To Lower WAN Connection Costs

29 July 2003 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems Limited today announced the addition of Connection Filtering to Perle P800, P1730 and P2600 series VPN routers. This new feature enables administrators to configure their routers to only bring up a wide area network connection when there is more than just DNS information to be updated across the WAN. This allows for significant savings on connection costs. Separately, Perle also announced that it has lowered the price of its P800 series routers by up to US$100.00.

Perle Systems First to Incorporate 3DES Encryption into Console Server Range

24 July 2003 - Perle Systems Europe Demonstrating its continued leadership in the console server market, Perle Systems Limited, a developer and manufacturer of networking products for IP and e-business access, today announced a series of feature enhancements to its CS9000 Console Server, including the addition of 3DES encryption. Perle is the first vendor to incorporate 3DES encryption into a console server, enabling network administrators to encrypt and store an unlimited amount of data received from an attached network device in a file on a LAN based NFS server, and then view it at their convenience.

Perle Systems Networking Products Added to Tanager GSA Schedule

22 May 2003 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems Limited today announced that Perle's networking products are now available to Federal, State and local government agencies through Tanager's five-year U.S. General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule (GS-35F-0382N).

Ace Hardware Nails Down Results with Perle Systems Serial Servers

23 April 2003 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems, a developer and manufacturer of networking products for IP and e-business access, and Ace Hardware Corporation, a co-operative of independent home hardware stores, today announced that Perle JetStream8500 Serial Servers are being deployed in Ace Hardware stores. The 24-port JetStream8500 serial server from Perle is an integrated multifunction solution that provides Ace Hardware with serial connectivity necessary for their upgraded POS solution.

Intelec Marketing as Canadian Distributor is Signed by Perle Systems

22 April 2003 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems and Intelec Marketing, a leading Canadian source for quality computer products, today announced the signing of a partnership agreement, under which terms Intelec will distribute and promote Perle's networking products across Canada.

Perle Systems Upgrades Jetstream & Iolan+ Serial/Terminal Servers

18 December 2002 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems today announced a new range of JetStream and IOLAN 10/100Mb Serial/Terminal Servers. Both server lines feature a new auto-sensing network interface that enables them to be installed in 10 Mb or 100Mb-networks. As customers migrate from 10Mb to 100Mb networks, the serial/terminal servers will function fully with no reconfiguration needed.

Most Price-Competitive 1U Rack Mountable Console Server Now Available

10 December 2002 - Perle Systems Europe As more companies move toward the cost saving benefits a console server for remote management and maintenance, the need for lower port density units is growing. In response to this demand, Perle Systems (OTC: PERL and TSE:PL), a developer and manufacturer of networking products for IP and e-business access today announced the availability of the most price competitive 1U rack mountable Console Server on the market, the Perle CS9008. The 8-port CS9000 server is the newest addition to its popular line of 16 and 24 port models, which are also being upgraded this month.

Sales & Marketing Appointments for Americas Region is Announced by Perle

05 December 2002 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems Limited today announced that it has appointed May Fong as Regional Marketing Manager for the USA, Canada and South America and also Dan Auerbach as Regional Sales Manager for the Northeast States.

Perle Utilizes DSL & Enhances VPN Security in it's Routers

03 December 2002 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems today announced upgrades to its line of router products. Perle routers now include PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) support and Internet Key Exchange. With the addition of PPPoE support, end users can now connect any Perle router to an external DSL or cable modem to utilize the low-cost high bandwidth services offered by broadband providers today.

Universal 3.3v-5v PCI Cards Provides Twice the Performance Level

27 November 2002 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems Limited today announced its release of the advanced 3.3v-5v PCI card for its SX and RIO Multiport serial cards. The new universal SX cards will also provide twice the performance level by doubling the throughput capability of the host card.

Largest Canadian Telecom Cites Reliability and Efficiencies of Perle CS9000

26 November 2002 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems (OTC: PERL and TSE:PL), a developer and manufacturer of networking products for IP and e-business access today announced that it has been selected to provide console servers to AT&T Canada, the largest telecom company in Canada.

Only 5494-Compatible Controller to Support Gigabit Ethernet for IBM iSeries 400 is Offered by Perle

23 October 2002 - Perle Systems Europe Perle 594 Controllers from Perle Systems Limited are the first and only 5494 compatible controllers available today that can support the use of Gigabit Ethernet on the iSeries 400. Perle Systems, a developer and manufacturer of networking products for IP and e-business access made the announcement today in response to IBM's iSeries 400 support of Gigabit Ethernet as the latest Ethernet standard for the iSeries 400.

Perle Systems Routers Maximize End User Productivity During Peak Bandwidth Demands

22 October 2002 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems today announced that it will help end-users increase productivity with the addition of Quality of Service features on its family of routers. QoS is becoming increasingly important as networks get more crowded and more sophisticated Internet applications and services are deployed. The goal of QoS is to provide guarantees on the ability of a network to deliver predictable performance results.

Full-Service Commitment For Remote Access Servers and Routers.

18 September 2002 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems Limited today reiterated its commitment to lead the RAS and Router marketplace. The company reached out to resellers and end-users left in the lurch by the discontinuation of RAS and Router products by multiple vendors. Intel discontinued its line of Shiva LanRover RAS and Express routers, Ericsson discontinued its line of AXC routers, and 3Com discontinued its line of SuperStacker RAS.

VPN Acceleration Module to P1730 Router is Added by Perle

17 September 2002 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems Limited today announced expanded VPN functionality for it's P1730 Router, featuring the addition of a VPN Acceleration Module. The VPN functionality allows the Internet to be used as the data transport backbone. This facilitates secure links between branch offices and central sites, providing substantially reduced connectivity cost for remote and branch office users. With the addition of the P1730 Acceleration Module, VPN performance can be increased by up to 10 times, improving network performance and end-user productivity.

Perle Announces Remote Disaster Recovery of Microsoft Servers

12 September 2002 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems Limited today announced the availability of software that will allow local or remote emergency access to seemingly crashed Windows Servers via Perle's CS9000 Console Server. A free 14-day evaluation copy is available now for download at: http://www.perle.com/downloads/console.html

New Feature Enables Perle Customers To Lower WAN Connection Costs

10 September 2002 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems Limited today announced the addition of Connection Filtering to Perle P800, P1730 and P2600 series VPN routers. This new feature enables administrators to configure their routers to only bring up a wide area network connection when there is more than just DNS information to be updated across the WAN. This allows for significant savings on connection costs. Separately, Perle also announced that it has lowered the price of its P800 series routers by up to US$100.00.

Windows XP Drivers for High-Performance Serial & Moden Cards

05 September 2002 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems Limited today announced the general availability of Windows XP drivers for its family of high-performance PCI serial and modem cards. Perle's Windows XP drivers are built into Windows XP and shipped with the XP distribution CD, making them available free of charge as part of the Windows XP distribution. They have passed extensive Microsoft testing, and have been approved and digitally signed.

Remote Access Server Dial-Out Software Upgraded To Support All Popular Windows & Linux Desktops

04 September 2002 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems Limited today reached out to end-users of Intel/Shiva remote access servers by announcing that Perle RAS Dial-out software has been upgraded to now support Windows XP desktops. The upgrade expands Perle's current support for Windows 9x, NT, 2000 and Linux. The Perle RAS Dial-out software ships free of charge with every Perle 833, 833IS and 833AS.

Pre-Configured Perle Controllers Offer A High-Speed Solution To Texas-Based School

30 July 2002 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems announced that Clint Independent School District in Clint, Texas (outside of El Paso) has completed deployment of 594e Perle controllers to manage connectivity for its newly installed high-speed network. The controller implementation puts the finishing touches on a network initiative that saw the District convert to a new T1 infrastructure to link all its campuses and central offices. DBI Computer Service based in El Paso, Texas provided the networking service and support for the project.

Resellers Can Now Expand Their Customer Services to Include Maintenance

28 February 2002 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems Limited announced the availability of maintenance packages through its distribution channel. Perle VAR's, resellers and distributors can now offer their customers a one-stop shopping solution for connectivity products and maintenance.

'Solaris Ready' Server Adds SSH V1, SSH V2 And Enhanced Radius Support

04 February 2002 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems Limited today announced new security features and functionality for the CS9000 console server product line. The key new feature is SSH (Secure Socket Shell), which uses modern encryption methods of connection to replace the less secure Telnet.

Perle's CS9000 Server Earns 'Solaris Ready' Status

14 January 2002 - Perle Systems Europe Perle Systems Limited announced that its CS9000 Console Server product line has achieved 'Solaris Ready' status, the official verification that the console server enhances and seamlessly works within the Sun SPARC SolarisTM and/or X86 Sun SolarisTM Intel environments.