Toshiba and Time Matters Offer Affordable World Server

By Time Matters Software, Inc. of Time Matters Software, Inc.

Toshiba and Time Matters have teamed up to give smaller firms, departments, and workgroups an inexpensive advanced practice management server solution. Time Matters is the most widely used, most award-winning practice management software. Toshiba is pre-loading Time Matters World Edition on its Magniar SG20 networking appliance. This inexpensive, easy to deploy, "all-in-one" Office/Internet Server creates local area network and Internet access for the entire firm, yet costs less than most business-class notebooks.

The Magnia SG20 has the power and ability to create a local area network (LAN) for an entire office - even without wires (with optional wireless network cards). The Magnia SG20 is a total prepackaged system with Time Matters World Edition, Linux provided firewall, file/print sharing, Internet and printer gateway, web caching, content filtering, backup, e-mail services, remote administration and Linux operating system, all at a very low cost.

Pricing for the Magnia SG20 (for a limited time only in the Time Matters On-Line Store www.timematters.com/store) is only $1,799* (which is $100 off the normal price of $1,899.00). Also included in that price is a pre-loaded version of the Time Matters Software World Edition, which includes 1 Server License, 1 User License - Desktop Application, and 1 User License - Browser Application. The same Time Matters World Edition Licenses normally cost $1,500.00 for the software only.

Getting the complete ready-to-run package at only $1,799.00*, including Time Matters World Edition, can easily save $10,000 or more in servers, hubs, routers, and firewalls, plus software for operating systems, web hosting, e-mail, databases, and applications, not to mention network consultants. The savings in hardware, software, and setup are amazing.

Time Matters World Edition with RADDART Technology

The Time Matters World Edition is the same as the popular Enterprise Edition, which uses an advanced client server SQL database engine, plus with World Edition, the practice management database can be accessed simultaneously from both the Windows desktop and an Internet browser. In addition to Internet access, the Magnia SG20 makes a great internal network server for desktop or notebook computers using the most advanced version of Time Matters.

The Magnia SG20 with Time Matters World Edition is incredibly easy to get on the Internet. Normally, a fixed IP address that must resolve to a registered URL using a Domain Name Server (DNS) is needed to host a Web site, Portal, or Time Matters database. This is a service typically supplied by an Internet Service Provider (ISP). A Fixed IP is often difficult or expensive to get, especially with cable modems and DSL lines. Also, some ISPs use Fixed IP vs. non-Fixed IP requirements to demarcate between residential and commercial rates, often charging considerably more for a Fixed IP. The Time Matters version of the Magnia SG20 introduces the new Time Matters' RADDART technology (Remote Access Dynamic DNS Address Resolution). Time Matters built Dynamic DNS into World Server, making it extremely easy to host Time Matters data with or without a Fixed IP address and without having to call the ISP to register the new server's DNS. Think of it as having the Office/Internet Server always on the Internet's "Radar." In addition to saving money on commercial IP accounts, and making it easier to initially set up an Internet Server, RADDAR helps makes the Office/Internet Server much more mobile.

Now, smaller departments or mobile workgroups, such as trial or discovery workgroups, on-site audit teams, etc. can move to a new location, plug in to an available broadband and be on the Internet (incoming and outgoing) quickly and easily. Further, when used with the wireless option, the entire workgroup can be up and running throughout a new location with even less effort.

Fast, Simple Networking for Instant Data Exchange

With a built-in 7-port switch, the Magnia SG20 makes it easy to network PCs with a wired LAN. Adding an optional Wireless PC card enables users to construct a wireless LAN and avoid costly network installations. Once the network is set up, multiple users will be able to simultaneously share files, a printer and one Internet account at any time, from anywhere in the office. The Magnia SG20 can also fit nicely into an existing network.

Shared Internet connectivity is available with the addition of an external DSL or cable modem for high-speed broadband access or the built-in 56K modem can be used to share a dial-up Internet connection. A single Internet account will save money that would have otherwise had to be spent on individual ISP accounts for each client computer.

Convenient Storage Management for Easy Access to Files

Centralized data and file storage is one of the primary advantages of the Magnia SG20 over a peer-to-peer network; ensuring files are available to all networked PCs and preventing the duplication of data. The Magnia SG20 can be a small firm's first server network where centralized storage enables all PCs to access all shared data even if a PC moves out of the network. The Magnia SG20 will store and allow secure network and Internet sharing of standard Windows files, such as Word, Excel, etc.

Access Data from Any Location over a Secured Network

Information stored on the Magnia SG20 is even available from off-site locations with the included virtual private network (VPN) feature. VPN ensures anytime, anywhere access in an enhanced secure environment, protecting valuable data while providing access to those who need it. The Magnia SG20 also comes with a configurable firewall application that is renewable and can be upgraded, versus a factory set condition on routers that cannot be updated.

Integrated Wireless Networking Capability

Integrated wireless capability allows the optional addition of a Wireless PC card to the Magnia SG20 creating a wireless network utilizing Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11b). This eliminates costly network cabling (no network drops required when moving to a new office, saving a few hundred dollars per computer). Communication flexibility with the same connection speeds as "wired" networks allows employees to work anywhere in the office.

For more information, go to www.timematters.com/products/toshiba/sg20 or call Time Matters Software at 800-328-2898.

*See Time Matters Online Store for pricing details.