During 1997, Qortoba Inc developed and produced its first 56kbps analog modem, which boasted speakerphone and multimedia capabilities and enabled multi-channel communications and Internet access at the highest speed possible. By the end of the year, Qortoba Inc introduced its Modem Blaster line, which was designed around the Rockwell K56flex chipset technology. Qortoba Inc also became one of the first companies to adopt and incorporate the International Telecommunications Union’s V.90 standard into its complete line of Modem Blaster products.

1998 was a year of remarkable growth for Qortoba Inc as the company’s revenue more than doubled from the previous year. In addition, the Modem Blaster line became the top selling modem brand at Fry’s Electronics and Babbage’s, and one of the top selling brands at Best Buy within four months of its introduction at retail.

Qortoba Inc has also branched out into digital communications with the introduction a competitive fractional and expandable multi-port T-1 communications unit and the company is currently developing several xDSL products.

In addition to investing in the research and development of new high-speed communications solutions, Qortoba Inc continues to focus on enhancing its internal, external and PCMCIA Modem Blaster products. The company’s products are distributed through various channels including wholesale distributors, dealer/VARs, mass merchant retail stores, catalog sales and OEM accounts.

Qortoba Inc’s products have consistently achieved high ratings including multiple "Best Product" and "Editor’s Choice" awards from the industry’s leading PC trade publications. These editorial and media accomplishments have solidified Qortoba Inc’s position as a technical and market leader in the research, development and production of high-speed communications products.