Ascend Communications announced a new
line of access software for both desktops and the company's remote access
hardware. Called Intragy, the new tools allow for multi-protocol routing,
including support for IPX and AppleTalk protocols, as well as bridging
capability for support for older environments like SNA. The desktop
software runs on Microsoft Windows
3.1, 95, and NT Workstation, as well as the Apple Computer Macintosh. Server-side
software for Ascend's MAX 4000 and TNT remote access platforms is priced at
$4,000 and $20,000, respectively. The tools will ship next month.