FirstClass Fax Gateway 2.0 Released

MARKHAM, Ontario, May 22, 1995--SoftArc Inc., a leading developer and
manufacturer of enterprise-wide, cross-platform group communication
software, is now shipping an enhanced version of its fax gateway for
Macintosh that allows users to send faxes from their FirstClass e-mail and
groupware system.

The FirstClass Fax Gateway 2.0 for Macintosh allows FirstClass users to fax
messages, text files and graphics anywhere in the world by simply
addressing FirstClass messages to fax destinations.

Faxing through FirstClass saves users time by eliminating lineups at
network printers and conventional fax machines. Faxes may be prefaced with
customized cover pages if desired and are processed in the background,
allowing users to perform other tasks. The gateway informs users of the
status of fax transmissions. FirstClass faxes are sent with perfect
quality because they are not printed on paper before being sent. Text and
pictures attached to FirstClass messages may also be transmitted at the
highest possible fax resolution.

The new version of the fax gateway uses STartFaxing software from STF
Technologies as its fax engine. STartFaxing is the popular fax software
included with most fax modems. The new version of the fax gateway offers
other enhancements, including:

* Grayscale fax capabilities
* New console display of gateway status
* Improved notification of successful and unsuccessful faxes
* Enhanced multihop name resolution

The FirstClass Fax Gateway 2.0 is designed to run on a dedicated Macintosh
computer with its own fax modem and telephone line. The fax gateway may be
used on any Macintosh with a minimum of 4 MB of available RAM.

The FirstClass Fax Gateway 2.0 for Macintosh is available for $495 U.S.
(the same price as earlier versions) and may be ordered by calling
1-800-364-1923 or 716-871-6724. Upgrades may be downloaded for free by
registered owners from the product updates area of SoftArc Online,
SoftArc's public FirstClass system. Registered owners of fax engines other
than STF's STartFaxing may upgrade by contacting STF Technologies directly
at 816-463-2021.

FirstClass is a powerful workgroup communication system that integrates
advanced e-mail with replicable discussion databases, remote access, forms
processing, enterprise database access and online information services.
The product offers a number of unique features and enhancements designed
to improve information communication and management. FirstClass features
the same ease of use, functionality and robust performance over network or
modem, and operates in Macintosh, Windows, DOS, OS/2 and terminal
emulation environments. The product is available in 12 languages and is
used by businesses, educational institutions, governments and private
individuals in more than 30 countries. SoftArc is headquartered in
Markham, Ontario, Canada.

SoftArc Inc
100 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario L3R 6H3 CANADA
905-415-7000,  fax 905-415-7151

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