New products provide +5 V at the port, ideal for powering barcode scanners, RFID readers and other serial devices used in POS, materials handling, and supply chain applications.

Hudson OH, February 24, 2005 -- Quatech Inc., the performance leader in device networking and data connectivity solutions, announced today that they are adding two Device Server models to an industry-leading product line that already boasts the highest data transfer rates and lowest latency available.

"Customers in many different industries have been extremely satisfied with the ease of use and performance superiority of our Device Servers," says Steve Runkel, Quatech's President and CEO. "Building on that success, we continue to address customer demands for features that meet the specific needs of important vertical markets."

The new products, the SSE-100D-5V and DSE-100D-5V, are ideal for use in the POS, material handling and supply chain markets, among others. Equipped with one (SSE) or two (DSE) serial ports, the new 100D-5V models include surge suppression and +5V power out on the industry-standard DB-9 connector. The +5V can be used to power many serial peripherals such as barcode scanners and RFID readers through the serial port, eliminating the need for a dedicated power supply for those devices even while network-enabling them.

In addition to port power and surge suppression, these models offer all the other benefits of Quatech's premium line of Device Servers. Superior performance is derived from the industry's best processor, a PowerPC™ from Freescale™ (formerly Motorola®), part of a world-class architecture that boosts throughput and reduces latency to the lowest levels possible. This allows a whole new class of serial devices to communicate over an Ethernet network without modifying host software designed to use COM ports.

The new 100D-5V models are available now, directly from Quatech or from its authorized distributors and Q-Partner resellers.

About Quatech:
Quatech is the leader in high-performance device networking and device connectivity solutions. Through quality design, superior manufacturing and world-class support, Quatech maintains the highest levels of reliability and performance. Satisfied customers include OEMs, VARs and System Integrators, as well as end-users in virtually all industries, including banking, retail/POS, access control, building automation and security, and energy management. Quatech is the number one data connectivity supplier to financial institutions, serving five of the top 10 U.S. banks. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, Quatech sells and supports its solutions both direct and through a global network of resellers and distributors. www.quatech.com.
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