AST showcases P6 technology at work in demonstration at NetWorld+Interop; Design boasts higher reliability and performance at lower cost.IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 1995--AST Computer will be one of the first in the industry to spotlight P6 technology "at work" in an AST (AST Computer, Irvine, CA) A PC manufacturer founded in 1980 by Albert Wong, Safi Quershey and Tom Yuen (A, S and T). It offered a complete line of PCs that sold through its dealer channel. Manhattan server demonstration at NetWorld+Interop next week. Intel's next generation P6 microprocessor, dubbed Pentium Pro The sixth generation of the Intel x86 family of CPU chips. The term may refer to the chip or to a PC that uses it. Introduced in 1995 as the successor to the Pentium, models from 150 MHz to 200 MHz were released. , will drive AST's fully symmetric, dual-processing, high-availability application server on the show floor in the Georgia World Congress Center The Georgia World Congress Center or GWCC is the major convention center in Atlanta. It is the fourth-largest convention center in the United States at 1.4 million ft2 (130,000 m2) and hosts more than a million visitors each year. in Atlanta Sept. 27 through 29. Seeing is believing Seeing is believing is an idiom first recorded in this form in 1639 that means "only physical or concrete evidence is convincing".[1] Seeing is Believing may refer to:
I/O - Input/Output and Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (integrated circuit) Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller - (APIC) A Programmable Interrupt Controller (PIC) that can handle interrupts from and for multiple CPUs, and, usually, has more available interrupt lines that a typical PIC. (APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) A circuit that handles the priority of interrupts in a computer. Designed to support symmetric multiprocessing (SMP), the APIC handles more interrupts and is more flexible than the programmable interrupt controller ) that serves multiple CPUs simplifies server design and provides higher reliability with fewer components. "Using the technology innovation of today, we can achieve dramatically higher performance levels than ever before, and the built-in features that simplify design can translate to higher reliability at lower cost," said Chet Pribonic. "This class of machine is ideal as a Lotus Notes database server, electronic mail, video, web or fax server, driving applications that are prevalent around the world as businesses go global," he added. AST's technology demonstration features a Manhattan server with a new system board and new P6-based CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. , illustrating the close relationship AST has had with Intel throughout the P6 development process. "AST's technology demonstration illustrates they have a working commitment to offer to their customers next generation technology as it unfolds on the marketplace," said Carl Everett, senior vice president, Intel's desktop products group. Leading market research firm International Data Corporation expects the server and supersaver su·per·sav·er n. An airline ticket, purchased typically well ahead of the departure date, that affords the purchaser considerable savings over regular fare. market to grow at a 46 percent clip from 1994 to 1995, according to their latest reports. "Look for AST to continue its commitment to its channel partners with more comprehensive solutions and progressive programs as it rolls out Manhattan servers in the new year," said Pribonic. AST has served the reseller channel throughout its 15-year history. To make its servers easier to install, deploy and maintain, the company surrounds the products with management tools and service and support programs designed for the critical network environment. All Manhattan servers carry a three-year, on-site warranty. In addition, AST offers the option of Guardian CareSM, a four-hour on-site server support program that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. AST also backs its servers with a telephone "hot" line, AST InfoFax and AST On-Line! bulletin board service for further technical reference. Additionally, AST operates a forum on the CompuServe online service for direct communication with AST technicians and other users. Corporate Background AST Research Inc., a member of the Fortune 500 list of America's largest industrial and service companies, is one of the world's leading personal computer manufacturers. The $2.468 billion company develops a broad range of desktop, mobile and server PC products that are sold in both business and consumer markets. AST operates in more than 100 countries worldwide. Corporate headquarters is located at 16215 Alton Parkway, P.O. Box 57005, Irvine, Calif. 92619-7005. Telephone 714/727-4141 or 800/ 876-4278. Fax 714/727-9355. AST is a registered trademark of AST Research, Inc. Manhattan is a trademark of AST Research Inc. Guardian Care is a service mark of AST Research, Inc. Pentium and Pro are trademarks of Intel of Intel Corporation. CompuServe is a registered service mark of CompuServe, Inc. All other product or service names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Gerry Lynne Baker 714/727-7959 gerry.baker@ast.com |
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