Axil Computer Announces Relocation of Corporate Headquarters.CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 11, 1997--Axil Computer Inc., a leading developer of Intel-based symmetrical multiprocessing (SMP (Symmetric MultiProcessing) A multiprocessing architecture in which multiple CPUs, residing in one cabinet, share the same memory. SMP systems provide scalability. As business increases, additional CPUs can be added to absorb the increased transaction volume. ) servers and SPARC (Scalable Performance ARChitecture) A family of RISC CPUs from Sun that runs mostly under Sun's Solaris, but also under Linux and BSD operating systems. After development began in the mid-1980s by David Patterson of the University of California at Berkeley and Bill compatible systems, today announced the relocation of its worldwide corporate headquarters to Concord from Santa Clara Santa Clara, city, Cuba Santa Clara (sän`tä klä`rä), city (1994 est. pop. 217,000), capital of Villa Clara prov., central Cuba. , Calif. Concord has been the site of the engineering, marketing and manufacturing of Axil's Intel-based product line since February 1997. "We are in a strong position to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the tremendous business opportunity afforded by the rapidly expanding 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. Server market," said Axil ax·il n. The upper angle between a lateral organ, such as a leafstalk, and the stem that bears it. [Latin axilla, armpit. President Gerry Talbot. "We have already demonstrated our innovation and expertise in achieving rapid time to market by being the first vendor to ship an 8-way Pentium Pro server, the Northbridge NX801. Moving our headquarters to Concord allows us to build a stronger support structure for the NT product line." The company will continue its SPARC product line, concentrating on SPARC workstation products. The SPARC products will continue to be manufactured in Santa Clara, Calif. About Axil Computer Inc. Axil Computer Inc., a subsidiary of Hyundai Electronics America, was the first computer vendor to ship 8-processor Pentium Pro/Windows NT servers. Axil sells its products through a worldwide network of value-added resellers and distributors. For additional information, contact Axil Computer directly at 800/284-AXIL, or visit Axil's website at http://www.axil.com . -0- Note to Editors: Axil and Northbridge are registered trademarks or trademarks of Axil Computer Inc. All other terms and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, and are hereby acknowledged. CONTACT: Axil Computer Inc. Steve Harrington, 508/371-8182 Steve.Harrington@Axil.com or Sterling Communications Inc. Kevin Pedraja, 408/441-4100 kmp@sterlingpr.com |
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