Cobalt Networks Introduces Internet Servers Specifically Tailored for ISPs; Powerful, Inexpensive Servers Redefine Internet Hosting.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 1998--Cobalt Networks Inc., manufacturers and providers of affordable Internet and intranet server solutions, today announced the introduction of the Cobalt RaQ The Cobalt RaQ is a 1U rackmount server product line developed by Cobalt Networks, Inc. (later purchased by Sun Microsystems) featuring a modified Red Hat Linux operating system and a proprietary GUI for server management. (TM), an Internet server solution packaged in a thin, rack-mount enclosure specifically designed to meet the needs of Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs). Preconfigured Set up ahead of time. It implies that the device or software application has been modified to suit the customer or situation. See ghosting server. with the Apache Web server See Apache. , sendmail, and the Linux 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. , ISPs will be able to purchase the Cobalt RaQ for less than $1,000 -- a fraction of the cost of traditional, Unix, 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. or even "build-it-yourself" systems. Like the award-winning Cobalt Qube(TM) family of products, the Cobalt RaQ gives ISPs the ability not only to provide their clients with traditional Internet services, but also to give them an attractive alternative to their traditional business model. Rather than hosting hundreds of clients on a single server, the Cobalt RaQ's simplicity and low cost allow ISPs to dedicate individual servers to individual clients. This dedicated hosting solution both improves the quality of service to their clients and increases the ISP's per-client revenue. "The Cobalt RaQ eliminates the problems associated with shared hosting solutions for ISPs," said Stephen DeWitt, 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. and president of Cobalt Networks Inc. "Instead of offering clients confusing trade-offs in mass storage, e-mail services and allowable content, the ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. client "owns" a dedicated server. Combining lower costs with increased revenue is a powerful formula for ISPs." Robert Bingham, CEO of Simple Network Communications Inc. agrees, "The Cobalt RaQ microserver means only one thing to SimpleNet. Return on investment." With its single rack-unit design, the Cobalt RaQ addresses the supremely space-conscious environment of the ISP network operations center See NOC. Network Operations Center - (NOC) A location from which the operation of a network or internet is monitored. Additionally, this center usually serves as a clearinghouse for connectivity problems and efforts to resolve those problems. . Up to 40 individual Cobalt RaQ microservers fit onto one side of a standard 19-inch wide equipment rack and consume less power than two traditional servers. Because the Cobalt RaQ microservers are so simple to configure, ISPs can provide "while-you-wait" hosting services during a single phone call. The ISP client can use the Cobalt RaQ's browser-based interface to handle their own day-to-day administrative tasks, saving ISPs hours of work each week. The Cobalt RaQ is scheduled to ship in August and is featured in the Cobalt booth (No. 1826) at Internet World Summer '98 in Chicago this week. About Cobalt Networks Inc. Cobalt Networks Inc. is a leading developer of network communication and application solutions that set new standards for value and ease of use. Cobalt's families of products, including the award-winning Cobalt Qube(TM) and Cobalt RaQ(TM) microservers, deliver simple and scalable network server solutions for businesses, academic institutions, developers, and Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Cobalt's solutions are delivered through a global network of distributors, value added resellers (VARs) and ISPs, and can also be ordered directly from the Cobalt Web site. Founded in 1996 and based in Mountain View, Cobalt Networks Inc. is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. with offices in the United States and Europe. Contact Cobalt by calling 650/930-2500 or by visiting the Cobalt Web site at www.cobaltnet.com. Note to Editors: Cobalt Networks, Cobalt Qube, and RaQ are trademarks of Cobalt Microserver Inc. All other product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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