Press Releases from Perle Systems (131 total)
Perle Systems reveals how Golden Gate Bridge switched from manned toll-booths to …
NASHVILLE, TN—February 25th, 2016 —There is no question that human-powered toll booth jobs are near extinction – losing out to cost-saving technology. By switching to an all-electronic payment system, the Golden Gate Bridge Authority estimates it will save $16 million over eight years, while speeding up travel time. Instead of manned toll-booths, the FasTrak all-electronic system bills customers by using cameras to detect licence plate numbers of 112,000…
IIoT and Automation spend in the Oil & Gas Industry set to grow, Perle confirms
NASHVILLE, TN—May 21, 2015 —Low crude oil prices have reduced rig contract signings, headcounts, drilling and exploration for most companies in the oil and gas industry. However, in the “Oil and Gas Digital and Technology Trends Survey 2015,” recently released by Microsoft and Accenture, investments in digital technology, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and automation will continue. 1
Perle Systems, a global manufacturer of advanced Serial to Ethernet and secure…
Aker Solutions choose Perle Device Servers for data transmission between topside …
NASHVILLE, TN—May 20, 2015 —Perle Systems, a global manufacturer of advanced Serial to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions, reveals that Aker Solutions integrated Perle Device Servers into their SMACS6 Master Control Station to provide crucial serial to Ethernet connectivity between topside and subsea devices.
SCADA systems, PLCs and other industrial equipment that have serial data communication ports are popular in the oil & gas industry. However, as TCP/IP is…
Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory choose Perle Ethernet Extenders
NASHVILLE, TN—April 21, 2015 —Perle Systems, a global manufacturer of advanced Ethernet over Fiber and secure device networking solutions, reveals that the Canadian Explosives Research Laboratory selected Perle Ethernet Extenders to provide services at a safe distance from explosive field tests.
The project was to test a new pump used in the mining industry to pump emulsion explosives into boreholes for blasting. During the test the pump would contain 20kg of…
Industrial Automation is set to grow in 2015, Perle business growth confirms
NASHVILLE, TN—March 24, 2015 — According to Bloomberg, the economic prediction for 2015 is growth. A burst of capital spend is on the horizon because companies, who are sitting on record amounts of cash, did not previously feel any pressure to update manufacturing plants. New technology investments will determine who gets ahead and who falls behind.¹ Perle Systems, a manufacturer of advanced Serial to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions,…
University of Cambridge powers Free Wi-Fi at Tour de France Stage 3 with Perle P …
NASHVILLE, TN—December 16, 2014 —Perle Systems, a manufacturer of advanced Ethernet over fiber and secure device networking solutions, reveals today that the University of Cambridge uses Perle PoE+ Media Converters to power a free Wi-Fi service throughout the city of Cambridge.
With the third stage of the Tour de France passing through Cambridge, the University, in conjunction with City Council, wanted to unveil a free Wi-Fi service for students, city residents…
Perle TruePort Software awarded Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 certifica …
NASHVILLE, TN—December 2, 2014 —Perle Systems, a manufacturer of advanced serial to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions announces Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 certification for TruePort software. The Perle TruePort utility provides true remote serial ports over an Ethernet LAN. It makes remote ports operate as if they are directly connected COM or TTY ports to an application.
"Perle Systems leads the serial device connectivity industry when it…
Perle continues to enhance Managed Media Converters
NASHVILLE, TN—December 2, 2014 —Perle Systems, a manufacturer of advanced Ethernet over fiber and secure device networking solutions, releases Firmware v1.8 for Managed Media Converters. Perle Managed Media Converters support authentication, authorization and accounting (AAA) security protocols used in corporate networks. To further protect ID’s and passwords from someone ‘snooping’ on the network, Perle Managed Media Converters provide secure management sessions by supporting SSH, SNMPv3, Telnet and HTTPS.
Firmware release v1.8…
Perle Discloses Partial List of OOBM Customers
Perle Systems, a manufacturer of advanced serial to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions, today reveals a partial list of customers who rely on Perle Console Servers for Out-of-Band Management (OOBM) to minimize network downtime and maximize network connectivity.
Network downtime is still a reality that all companies face. According to Gartner industry surveys, network downtime costs $5,600 per minute, which extrapolates to well over $300K per hour. 1These costs associated…
Perle releases Multimode Single Strand (WDM) Fiber Media Converters
Perle Systems, a global manufacturer of advanced Ethernet over Fiber and secure device networking solutions, adds 44 models of Multimode Single Strand Fiber Media Converter to its Media Converter product portfolio.
Also referred to as Bi-Directional ( BiDi ) or Simplex , these WDM Media Converters enable customers to extend copper RJ45 Ethernet connections across a single strand multimode fiber link.
Traditionally, installations for multimode fiber media converters were of the "dual…
Perle launches a new website with improved navigation and functionality
NASHVILLE, TN—November 18, 2014 —Perle Systems, a global manufacturer of secure device networking hardware, launches its new website. Designed to provide a more user-friendly experience with improved site navigation and functionality, the new website eases customer access to detailed product, application, support and company information.
"Our business has thrived for over 36 years but Perle is growing quickly and our product ranges are expanding," commented Joe Perle, CEO at Perle Systems.…
Perle releases SFP and XFP Optical Transceivers
Perle Systems, a global manufacturer of advanced Ethernet over Fiber and secure device networking hardware, adds SFP and XFP Optical Transceivers to its product portfolio.
These hot-swappable, compact media connectors provide instant fiber connectivity to networking gear like Media Converters, Switches and Routers. They are a cost effective way to connect a single network device to a wide variety of fiber cable distances and types.
"Optical Modules reduce the need for surplus…
Perle Products Not Vulnerable to Shellshock
NASHVILLE, TN—October 7th, 2014 —Perle Systems, a global manufacturer of secure device networking hardware, has confirmed its products are not affected by the GNU Bash vulnerability, referred to as Shellshock or the "Bash Bug".
Shellshock attacked many computers and operating systems using the Bash (Bourne Again Shell) command-line interpreter, also known as a shell. The bug allows the attacker to execute commands as a legitimate user. As a result, the attacker…
Ethernet Extenders without PoE Power Management Controllers Cause Thousands of D …
NASHVILLE, TN—June 26th, 2014 — Perle Systems, a global manufacturer of device networking hardware issues a warning to users of PoE Ethernet Extenders that do not have a built-in IEEE 802.3af/at compliant PoE Management Controller.
As the economy recovers, network infrastructures are growing. However, Copper-based Ethernet connections are limited to a data transmission distance of 100 meters. Most buildings have unused copper wiring installations left over from telephones, alarm circuits, serial…
Rebooting a remote PoE device with an Ethernet Extender
NASHVILLE, TN—May 15th, 2014 —Perle Systems, a global manufacturer of advanced Ethernet over Fiber and secure device networking solutions, today announces that its Ethernet Extenders support unique feature enabling a central site to remotely reset PoE devices.
Power over Ethernet ( PoE ) equipment such as IP cameras and wireless access points are generally deployed in areas that are isolated and hard to reach -- ceilings, rooftops, light poles, along fences,…
Perle Products Not Vulnerable to Heartbleed Bug
NASHVILLE, TN—April 24th, 2014 —Perle Systems, a global manufacturer of secure device networking hardware, has confirmed its products are not affected by the Heartbleed Bug that attacked many web sites using OpenSSL encryption technology.
Heartbleed is a serious software security flaw in OpenSSL, one of the most common security protocols. This vulnerability allows the theft of sensitive information protected under normal conditions. According to www.openSSL.org, the affected versions are 1.0.1 and…
Perle Launches Industrial Ethernet Switches
Perle Systems, a global manufacturer of advanced Ethernet over Fiber and secure device networking solutions, announces its entry into the Industrial Ethernet Switch marketplace. Industrial-grade Ethernet Switches are specially designed to stand up to the extreme temperatures, vibrations, and shocks found in industrial automation, government, military, marine, rail, oil and gas, mining and outdoor applications. By launching over 200 models, Perle now clams the title of having the broadest range…
York University Field Robotics Research Network use Perle Media Converters
NASHVILLE, TN—November 06th, 2013 —Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced Ethernet over fiber and secure device networking solutions, reveals that Canada’s third largest University, York University, chose Perle PoE Gigabit Media Converters to provide fiber to copper conversion and Power over Ethernet to strategically located WLAN Access Points (AP’s) across their campus.
The Canadian Centre for Field Robotics (CCFR), which is part of York University, was interested in determining the…
Rackspace® Hosting Relies on Perle Console Servers in all Data Centers
Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced serial to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions, today reveal that Rackspace® Hosting use IOLAN Console Servers to facilitate fulfilment of Uptime Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Businesses around the world depend on Rackspace for cloud, managed and hybrid hosting through an extensive network of global data centers. To offer 100% uptime SLAs to customers, Rackspace runs an internal network which is used to manage,…
Lockheed Martin integrate Perle Fiber Media Converters
Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced Ethernet over fiber and secure device networking solutions, reveals that Lockheed Martin chose Perle Fiber Media Converters to provide copper to fiber conversion in a harsh Data Imagery application.
“I knew that I needed a Media Converter and as soon as I realised that Perle was able to provide it, the choice was a no brainer,” explained John Rumbles, Engineer at Lockheed Martin.“I was…
PerleVIEW 2.1 Launched to Manage Long Distance Copper Ethernet
NASHVILLE, TN—June 25th, 2013 — Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced Ethernet over fiber and secure device networking solutions, releases PerleVIEW 2.1 for enterprise-grade central management of Perle Ethernet Copper Extenders. This multi-user, Windows server-based centralized management package simplifies the configuration, administration, monitoring and troubleshooting of Perle Managed Ethernet Extenders and Fiber Media Converters in medium to large-scale deployments.
PerleVIEW 2.1 solves efficiency and network security issues in environments…
Perle expands line of Industrial Temperature Media Converters
Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced fiber to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions, today extended its range of Industrial Temperature Media Converters to meet growing customer demand to connect copper to fiber in locations exposed to harsh temperatures from -40F to +175F (-40C to +75C).
Over the years, while providing solutions to the industrial market place, Perle has learned that the number one customer problem is finding out…
Perle Trueport Software awarded Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 certification
NASHVILLE, TN—February 20th, 2013— Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced serial to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions announces Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 certification for their TruePort software. Perle is the first Serial Terminal Server manufacturer to receive digitally signed 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 certification for a COM port re-director utility.
“The TruePort utility from Perle provides true remote serial ports over…
Perle Multimodem Cards awarded Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 certification
NASHVILLE, TN—January 24th, 2013— Perle Systems, the global developer and manufacturer of device connectivity solutions announces Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 certification for PCI-RAS Multimodem Cards. Perle is the first company to receive 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 certification for Multimodem Cards in the industry.
“Perle Systems PCI-RAS Multimodem cards provide an easy to administer dial-in/dial-out solution for remote workers and customers.” comments Julie McDaniel,…
Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 certification awarded to Perle Systems Paralle …
NASHVILLE, TN—January 22th, 2013— Perle Systems, the global developer and manufacturer of serial connectivity solutions announces Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 certification of their full range of SPEED and UltraPort Serial Cards and SPEED Parallel cards. Perle is the first serial connectivity company to have a digitally signed Microsoft driver for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012.
“Perle Systems continues to lead the…
Oracle Solaris 11 Support for Perle PCI-RAS Multimodem Cards
NASHVILLE, TN—January 17th, 2013—Perle Systems, a global provider of secure device networking solutions, today announced Oracle Solaris 11 support for its PCI-RAS Multimodem Cards. PCI-RAS driver 2.7.0 can be downloaded from Perle’s website.
“Perle Systems PCI-RAS Multimodem cards provide an easy to administer dial-in/dial-out solution for remote workers and customers.” comments Julie McDaniel, Vice President Marketing, Perle Systems. She adds, “With support for Solaris 11, we are demonstrating our commitment…
Oracle Solaris 11 Support for Perle UltraPort Serial Cards
NASHVILLE, TN—January 15th, 2013—Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced device networking solutions, today announced Oracle Solaris 11 support for its UltraPort Serial Cards. UltraPort driver 2.7.0 can be downloaded from Perle’s website.
“Solaris 11 support for UltraPort Serial Cards further underlines our resolve to hold the leadership position in the serial solutions marketplace. Perle UltraPort Cards are the only Serial Cards on the Solaris 11 Hardware Compatibility List,” comments…
Oracle Solaris 11 Support for Perle TruePort COM Port Re-director utility
NASHVILLE, TN—December 11th, 2012— Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced Serial over Ethernet and secure device networking solutions, today announced Oracle Solaris 11 support for its TruePort COM Port re-director utility. TruePort driver v6.3 can be downloaded from Perle’s website.
“The TruePort utility from Perle provides true remote serial ports over an Ethernet LAN. It makes remote ports appear as if they are directly connected COM or TTY ports…
Perle launches Ethernet Copper Extenders
NASHVILLE, TN—November 29th, 2012—Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced Ethernet over fiber and secure device networking solutions, today introduces Ethernet Copper Extenders. Perle Ethernet Extenders are designed for environments where network services are needed beyond the Ethernet limit of 328 feet (100 meters).
With network demands often outpacing the original design, Network Administrators are frequently faced with their infrastructure operating at the brink of its capabilities. Copper-based Ethernet connections are…
Raven Industries Choose Perle Device Servers for integration into Slingshot®
NASHVILLE, TN—November 15th, 2012—Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced serial to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions, reveals that Raven Industries chose Perle Device Servers for integration into Slingshot® servers.
Today, less than 2% of the population farms for a living. Therefore, the part that machinery plays in farming automation continually increases. As a solution to minimise loss of product at harvest time, Raven Industries developed the assisted steering device…
PerleVIEW Central Management Software Upgraded to Support Windows Server 2012
NASHVILLE, TN—October 30th, 2012—Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced Ethernet over fiber and secure device networking solutions, releases PerleVIEW 1.1 for enterprise-grade central management of Perle Managed Media Converters. This multi-user, Windows server-based centralized management package simplifies the configuration, administration, monitoring and troubleshooting of Perle Fiber Media Converters in medium to large-scale deployments. The latest version of PerleVIEW now operates under Windows Server 2012, in addition to previous versions…
Perle launches 10 Gigabit Ethernet Media Converter Modules
Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced Ethernet over fiber and secure device networking solutions, today extended its line of 10 Gigabit Ethernet Media Converters with C-10G Unmanaged Media Converter Modules. 10GbE Media Converters solve the problem of creating a 10 Gigabit Ethernet link that can be extended from 26 meters up to 160km in high density applications.
“The demand for 10 Gig is being driven by companies who…
Perle launches 10 Gigabit Ethernet Media Converters
NASHVILLE, TN—September 19th, 2012— Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced Ethernet over Fiber and secure device networking solutions, today introduces 10 Gigabit Ethernet Media Converters. 10GbE Media Converters solve the problem of creating a 10 Gigabit Ethernet link that can be extended from 26 meters up to 160km.
The demand for 10GbE is being driven by companies who want their data centers equipped to take advantage of the better performance…
Avis Budget Chooses Perle Console Servers to Ensure Network Uptime
NASHVILLE, TN—September 06th, 2012— Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced serial to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions, reveals that Avis Budget chose Perle Console Servers to give remote network access to their new Telco provider.
The Telco provider is required to monitor the network at each Avis Budget retail outlet to ensure it is constantly up and running. When a disruption is detected it is critical for the Telco…
Priority Communications Picks Perle Media Converters to Extend an Ethernet Netwo …
NASHVILLE, TN—August 30th, 2012— Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced Ethernet over fiber and secure device networking solutions, announced that Priority Communications selected Perle Media Converters to improve network distance and speed in a machine shop warehouse.
All copper-based Ethernet connections, like the one at the machine shop, are limited to a data transmission distance of only 100 meters. Priority Communications needed to extend this link over a greater distance…
PanGeo Subsea selects Perle Device Servers as integral component in Sub-Bottom I …
NASHVILLE, TN—July 26th, 2012— Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced serial to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions, disclosed that PanGeo Subsea selected Perle IOLAN STS4T Device Servers for integration into their Sub-Bottom Imager ™ (SBI). The SBI is a large roving device that is submerged and sent to undersea sites where oil, gas or other proposed pipelines are to be laid. It carries out detailed surveys to identify…
Perle Releases IOLAN Firmware v4.4
NASHVILLE, TN—June 27th, 2012— Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced serial to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions, today released IOLAN Firmware Version 4.4 for all IOLAN Terminal Servers, Console Servers and Device Servers. This firmware offers several new features enabling the use of cellular technology to access serial console ports on equipment that is in a remote location without access to Ethernet or a phone line.
“Perle is…
Perle Systems Releases MCR200 Dual Slot Media Converter Chassis
NASHVILLE, TN—June 08th, 2012— Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced Ethernet over fiber and secure device networking solutions, is pleased to announce the release of the MCR200 Media Converter Chassis. The MCR200 is a compact 2-slot chassis that provides housing for any combination of Perle copper to fiber, multimode to single mode or multimode to multimode Media Converter Modules.
“The mix and match flexibility of the MCR200 enables the chassis…
Perle launches Industrial Temperature Media Converters
NASHVILLE, TN—June 06th, 2012— Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced fiber to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions, today launched a full range of Industrial Temperature Media Converters used to transparently connect copper to fiber in locations that are exposed to harsh extended temperatures.
“Equipment found in traffic management, oil and gas pipelines, weather tracking, industrial and outdoor applications must function in temperatures that cannot be supported by a commercial…
Perle Systems expands line of Gigabit Multimode to Single mode Fiber Media Conve …
Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced Ethernet over fiber and secure device networking solutions, is pleased to announce an expanded range of Gigabit Fiber to Fiber Media Converters used to transparently connect multimode to multimode or multimode to single mode fiber. Perle Gigabit Fiber to Fiber Converters provide an economical path to extend the distance of a fiber network to over 160km while preventing signal degradation between devices.
"Fiber…
Wireless USB Modem Support by Perle Console Servers
NASHVILLE, TN—May 29th, 2012— Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced serial to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions, today announced wireless USB modem support by its IOLAN Console Server line of products. Perle’s IOLAN SCS Console Servers enable administrators to securely access remote serial console ports on equipment such as PBX, servers, routers, network storage equipment and security appliances through an IP network.
IOLAN SCS Console Servers come standard…
Linux Kernel 3.x Support for all Perle Multimodem Cards
NASHVILLE, TN—April 16th, 2012— Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced serial to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions announced today Linux Kernel 3.x support for the full range of PCI-RAS Multimodem Cards. All drivers can be downloaded from Perle’s website.
“Perle Systems PCI-RAS Multimodem cards to provide an easy to administer dial-in/dial-out solution for remote workers and customers.” comments Julie McDaniel, Vice President Marketing, Perle Systems. She adds, “With…
Linux Kernel 3.x Support for all Perle Serial and Parallel Cards
NASHVILLE, TN—April 13th, 2012— Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced serial to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions announced today Linux Kernel 3.x support for the full range of SPEED and UltraPort Serial Cards and SPEED Parallel cards. All drivers can be downloaded from Perle’s website.
“This Linux Kernel 3.x support further solidifies our leadership position in the serial solutions marketplace. Perle Serial and Parallel Cards support the broadest range…
Linux Kernel 3.x Support for Perle TruePort COM Port Re-director utility
NASHVILLE, TN—April 11th, 2012— Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced serial to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions announced today Linux Kernel 3.x support for its TruePort COM Port re-director utility. TruePort driver 6.5.1 can be downloaded from Perle’s website.
“The TruePort utility from Perle provides true remote serial ports over an Ethernet LAN. It makes remote ports appear as if they are directly connected COM or TTY ports to…
Perle Releases IOLAN Terminal Server Firmware v4.3
NASHVILLE, TN—February 29th, 2012— Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced serial to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions, today released firmware version 4.3 for all IOLAN Terminal Servers, Console Servers and Device Servers. This new firmware offers MTU configuration as well as enhanced data logging and Vmodem phone number lookup tables.
Data logging enhancements
Interruptions during raw TCP/IP sessions between a serial to Ethernet adapter and its remote counterpart, such as…
Perle Systems releases whitepaper series on avoiding common mistakes in fiber-op …
NASHVILLE, TN—January 31, 2011— Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced Ethernet over fiber and secure device networking solutions, released a whitepaper series on avoiding common mistakes in fiber-optic network deployment. The whitepaper focuses on major problems that can occur when businesses rush to deploy a fiber-optic cabling infrastructure.
The networking landscape has changed, and businesses need to invest in high-performance network capabilities to support a diverse range of operations. This…
Stockton East Water District choose Perle for Fiber to Ethernet upgrade
Converters for their network expansion. When SEWD needed to add redundancy to the network to improve reliability, the distances were just to long for traditional CAT5 cable. Perle Media Converters for CAT5 to multimode fiber provided the Ethernet distance, and network security, needed.
Located on an eight building campus spread out over 200 acres, the SEWD network consisted of three independent systems connected over CAT5 Ethernet cabling. With increasing demands for…
Perle included in Connected World’s 2012 CW 100
NASHVILLE, TN—October 28, 2011— Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced Serial to Ethernet, Fiber to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions, is pleased to announce its inclusion in Connected World’s 2012 CW 100. This is a prestigious list of the 100 most innovative providers of M2M (machine-to-machine) technology and connected devices.
The CW 100 represents the top companies that are demonstrating significant market traction and pursuing game-changing technologies…
BT chooses Perle Terminal Servers for remote access and management of LDUs
NASHVILLE, TN—September 15, 2011— Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced serial to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions, announces that BT chose Perle IOLAN Terminal Servers to provide remote access and management of Loop Diagnostic Units (LDUs) in thousands of Telephone Exchanges across the UK.
In conjunction with replacing an old X.25 network with IP Ethernet, BT was in need of a product that would provide a direct IP…
Media Converters to enable Gigabit Ethernet over 2km Multimode fiber
Perle Systems, a global provider of advanced fiber to Ethernet and secure device networking solutions, today announces the release of Gigabit Media Converters to extend the distance of Gigabit Ethernet over Multimode fiber up to 2km.
Campus backbone technology used at financial institutions, military facilities, and universities primarily use Multimode Fiber optic cabling, laid in 2 km increments, as the main media for the vertical run in high-raise buildings and…
