Abstract: A network system (10) is provided which utilizes a portable object server (12) for interface and computational capabilities with a global processor (14), and a plurality of local processors (16, 18 and 20). The portable object server (12) may include additional object storage components (22) in the form of Flash or static RAMs which may be used to increase the storage capability of the portable object server (12). The portable object server (12) may be in the form of a card member or other medium which is portable and may be used from one network system (10) to another. Additionally, portable object server (12) may be inserted or applied to a selected one of the processing units (14, 16, 18 or 20) and may be used as a portable server at the discretion of the user. In overall concept, portable object server (12) allows the user to set up any local processor or host computer (14, 16, 18, or 20) as a server for network system (10).