Alpha Processor, Inc. Debuts to Drive 64-Bit Alpha Into High-Volume Windows NT Markets; Company Efforts Supported by Compaq, Microsoft.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 16, 1998-- Samsung Subsidiary Taps Marketing and Technical Resources From Samsung, Digital and Semiconductor Industry The formation of Alpha Processor, Inc. as an independent company dedicated to the marketing and technical support of the Alpha microprocessor architecture, was announced here by Samsung Electronics Samsung Electronics (SEC, Hangul:삼성전자; KSE: 005930, KSE: 005935, LSE: SMSN, LSE: SMSD) is a South Korean multinational corporation and the world's largest and leading electronics and information technology company. Company (SEC). Compaq Computer Corp. and Microsoft Corp. announced their support for the mission and strategy of the new company. The new company, dedicated to the promotion and development of the Alpha architecture, assures Alpha's continuing success in the Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. market. Compaq's commitment to build Alpha-based systems, and Microsoft's plans to provide complete operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. and development support for Alpha at parity with any other microprocessor provides a strong foundation for the company's success. Boston-based Alpha Processor, Inc., a subsidiary of SEC, recruited experienced talent from Samsung, Digital and other firms. The venture is a fabless U.S. company with the charter of driving the Alpha processor into the 64-bit Windows NT market. "Although a new company, Alpha Processor, Inc. benefits from world-class technology, performance leadership and volume manufacturing and distribution resources," said Dr. Daeje Chin, executive vice president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of SEC's System LSI LSI: see integrated circuit. (Large Scale Integration) Between 3,000 and 100,000 transistors on a chip. See SSI, MSI, VLSI and ULSI. Group and Alpha Processor's new CEO. "Alpha is the only commercially available processor capable of breaking the one gigahertz barrier. Our relationship with Compaq ensures expertise in volume channel marketing; through Microsoft, we can deliver Windows NT compatibility. Together we will drive Alpha-based solutions, including processors, chipsets and motherboards, into the high-volume enterprise market." "Microsoft is excited about the enhanced customer choice this new enterprise will provide," said Jim Allchin, senior vice president of the personal and business systems group at Microsoft. "Windows NT Server Enterprise Edition 5.0 will support large physical memories on dataceter-class Alpha-based servers, significantly enhancing data warehousing See data warehouse. data warehousing - data warehouse , OLTP (OnLine Transaction Processing) See transaction processing and OLCP. OLTP - On-Line Transaction Processing and scientific workload performance. Further, we reaffirm our commitment to providing native Alpha versions of key server applications, such as Exchange and SQL Server An earlier relational DBMS from Sybase and from Microsoft. Sybase introduced SQL Server in 1988 for various Unix versions. In that same year, with help from IBM, Sybase created an OS/2 version that Microsoft licensed and branded as Microsoft SQL Server. , and for continuing technology initiatives to allow Alpha to run key 32-bit IA-32 applications without modification." "Compaq's commitment to open standards Specifications for hardware and software that are developed by a standards organization or a consortium involved in supporting a standard. Available to the public for developing compliant products, open standards imply "open systems;" that an existing component in a system can be replaced , established channel support and strong brand recognition, will help play a key role in the evolution of the 64-bit Alpha platform into an industry-standard high-volume solution," said John Rose, senior vice president and group general manager, enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. group, Compaq Computer Corporation (company) Compaq Computer Corporation - The largest US manufacturer and vendor of IBM PC compatible personal computers and servers. Compaq was started in 1982 by three ex-Texas Instruments employees. Quarterly sales $2499M, profits $210M (Aug 1994). http://compaq.com/. . "Alpha represents an extension to Compaq's expansive Intel-based solutions, enhancing our offerings to deliver powerful 64-bit solutions today. Alpha's performance, scalability and availability will enable Compaq to be the leading vendor supporting the 64-bit capabilities of Windows NT 5.0 when it becomes available," continued Rose. "Alpha Processor, Inc. enters this exciting, fast-growth market with customer-tested leading-edge products, seasoned executives and support from industry leaders, Compaq and Microsoft and Samsung," said Chin. About Alpha Processor, Inc. Alpha Processor, Inc., markets and sells Alpha, the world's fastest commercially available 64-bit microprocessor, and related technologies. Engineered by Compaq Computer and manufactured in volume by Samsung Electronics Company (SEC), Alpha microprocessors are based on an open industry standard architecture and are the only 64-bit Windows NT solutions on the market today. The company is headquartered in greater Boston, Massachusetts and is a subsidiary of SEC. Note to Editors: All names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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