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2002

THUS plc, through its Demon brand, is offering small and medium sized businesses around the UK a complete turnkey solution to their Internet and local networking needs. Demon is providing the Sun Cobalt Qube 3 (Qube) as part of a complete intranet and Internet server appliance and support package. The package is aimed at companies or branch offices of up to 150 users who are looking to implement or upgrade Internet technologies, including email and web-serving, throughout the organisation. The Qube is supplied pre-configured, ready to connect to Demon Internet services, and comes with a comprehensive 24-hour telephone support package.

The Qube is much easier to implement and maintain than traditional IT solutions. It can work with ADSL, ISDN or leased lines as standard, it's fully compatible with all leading operating systems and is easy to administer through an intuitive user interface. With specialist 24-hour support and rapid unit replacement if required, the service is designed to negate the need for in-house IT skills or a dedicated network administrator. The Qube and initial Demon 12 month support package are available for as little as £1240 (ex VAT), while an ongoing maintenance agreement from Demon can cost as little as £165 (ex VAT).

The Qube from Demon is not restricted to acting as a company's Internet and intranet server, or to the management of email. In addition it provides a 'WebMail' client to allow users access to their email through a standard Web browser from anywhere in the world, Network Address Translation (NAT) to enhance security, the ability to share a single Internet connection with an entire office, and cross-platform file sharing so that Windows and Mac OS users can exchange information. Demon can also configure the Qube to provide a full adaptive firewall and an optional 'Virtual Private Network' (VPN) service. A VPN can provide remote access to the network for employees and a way of sharing information in a very secure and cost effective way with other offices and trading partners.

"This is the hardware and support package that the SME market has been crying out for," commented Nigel Stevens, the THUS product director responsible for Demon Internet products and services, "Sun's Qube is a huge step forward in making complex technology user friendly and in delivering big company benefits to smaller companies. Marrying our award winning customer support to the Qube creates a unique solution that will deliver real benefit to our customers."