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In September 1997, the Company introduced the first flash memory products to store multiple bits of data in one memory cell, Intel StrataFlash
(TM) memory, expanding memory density capacity for a variety of consumer and network applications. In November, the Company unveiled a
new family of Miniature Cards based on the Intel StrataFlash memory, the Intel Series 200 Flash Memory Miniature Cards. Available in 4-, 8-
and 16-Mbyte densities, the Series 200 Miniature Cards are designed to be used repeatedly without loss of image quality, making them one of
the most cost-effective removable-media solutions for applications such as electronic film for today's digital cameras.
Network and Communications Products.
------------------------------------ These hardware and software products are sold to corporate network administrators, small businesses and
individual PC users through reseller, retail and original equipment manufacturer channels. Intel's networking products are designed to help
reduce the total cost of networked business computing by providing high-bandwidth communications to PC desktop and server systems, and
making it easier for local area network (LAN) administrators to install and manage their systems. Intel's networking products consist of
network management products, including the LANDesk(R) Network Management product family, and LAN hardware products, such as the
EtherExpressT adapters and Express Switching Hubs and Stackable Hubs.
New or upgraded LANDesk Network Management products in 1997 included: LANDesk(R) Management Suite 6, providing an integrated set
of services that allows IT managers to control and manage client PCs on both Windows* NT and NetWare networks from a single console;
LANDesk(R) Virus Protect, offering centrally managed virus protection; and LANDesk Client Manager, which monitors PC health and
provides self-help diagnostics.
Also in 1997, Intel introduced several new or upgraded LAN products: the Intel Express 510T Switch, making it more cost-effective and easier
for businesses to deploy Fast Ethernet networks; the Express 8100 Router, providing a versatile Virtual Private Network for branch services
with privacy protection features; the Intel Express 10/100 Stackable Hub, a stackable hub offering both 10 and 100 Mbps access at under $100
per port; the 82558, a single-chip Fast Ethernet solution for 10/100 networking; a family of adapters based on the 82558 chip; and a new
adapter for mobile PCs that provides 10/100 Fast Ethernet access with a high-speed 56 kbps modem in a single PC card. The new switch and
router products were made possible in part by Intel's acquisition of Case Technology, based in Copenhagen, Denmark, in February of 1997.
In January 1998, Intel announced its family of Intel InBusiness(TM) networking products designed for small businesses. The family of nine
products offers a combination of hubs, switches and internet connectivity devices to help small businesses get connected easily and affordably.
Conferencing Products.
---------------------- The Intel ProShare(R) conferencing technology is used in a PC-based video-conferencing system that offers full application
and document sharing. The technology supports video and data conferences over ISDN or corporate LAN networks. In 1997, the Company
introduced Intel Business Video Conferencing 4.0 with ProShare Technology, the latest in the Company's desktop video conferencing line, and
the Intel TeamStation(TM) system, a new group video conferencing system for meeting rooms. Also in 1997, the Company introduced the Intel
Create & Share(TM) camera pack, a PC communications, photo and video editing package. The camera pack includes an Intel PC camera,
hardware and an integrated suite of communications and image-editing software.
Digital Imaging Products.
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During 1997, Intel announced its 971 PC Camera Kit for manufacturers, which includes Intel PC camera silicon, software,
schematics, design documentation and suggested manufacturing procedures. Manufacturers can use the 971 PC Camera Kit to bring affordable,
easy-to-use, portable PC cameras to market quickly. Helping bring digital cameras to market is just one of many initiatives Intel is working on
to help expand the PC's capabilities and put more power and performance in the hands of computer users.
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