Compaq Announces PC-Based Video Conferencing Platforms; Compaq and Intel Tested and Approved Configurations Allow Customers to Easily Deploy Comprehensive and Highly Integrated Solution.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 1996--Continuing to set the pace for delivering products with the latest in innovation and technology, Compaq today announced a desktop conferencing See videoconferencing and data conferencing. solution for the business environment. Comprised of selected powerful Compaq Pentium- processor based Deskpro XL and Deskpro models, and the latest conferencing technology from Intel -- the ProShare Video System 200 -- these PC-based conferencing platforms have been tested and approved by Compaq and Intel, and will be available starting mid-May through participating Compaq authorized resellers in the U.S. Compaq and Intel worked together to develop, test and approve a platform based on today's off-the-shelf products that provides a highly integrated, standards-based desktop conferencing solution, enabling customers to seamlessly deploy this innovative and emerging technology. In the past, customers requiring desktop videoconferencing Using a PC or Mac for a videophone session or videoconference. Contrast with a "room videoconferencing system" where a group of participants congregate in one room. See videoconferencing. had to purchase the hardware and software separately, integrate the components, specify and configure the necessary networks and/or network services, and finally assemble the entire solution. Focused on eliminating many of the problems typically associated with deploying this technology, Compaq and Intel will provide detailed specifications on configuring and installing the bundle. In addition, select customer support representatives from Compaq and Intel have completed extensive cross training and are highly qualified to provide technical support on the Compaq/Intel platform. The Deskpro/ProShare combination is the first initiative to be introduced since Compaq and Intel entered into a strategic alliance last year to co-market integrated desktop conferencing products. Complying with international telecommunication standards and industry-standard operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. , the powerful combination of Compaq's powerful desktop PCs -- the Compaq Deskpro The Compaq Deskpro was a line of business-oriented personal computers manufactured by Compaq, discontinued after the merger with Hewlett-Packard. The original Compaq Deskpro, available in several disk configurations, was equipped with an 8MHz 8086 CPU and Compaq's unique XL 5133 or the Compaq Deskpro 5166 -- and real- time, innovative ProShare, will enable breakthrough multimedia collaborative computing. "We believe integrated desktop conferencing is one of today's most exciting emerging technologies, helping to revolutionize the way business customers work by transforming the PC into a true multimedia collaborative system that will support all the customer's needs for application sharing A data conferencing capability that lets two or more users interactively work on the same application at the same time. The application is loaded and running in only one machine; however, keystrokes are transmitted from and screen changes are transmitted to the other participants. , videoconferencing and information access," said John T. Rose, senior vice president and general manager, Compaq Commercial Desktop Division. "This announcement represents a significant first step toward providing customers with fully integrated technology." "Desktop videoconferencing will enable customers in different locations to hear and see each other while working on the same documents at the same time," added Rose. "Individuals can make long distance presentations and exchange ideas and information without leaving their offices, as well as send and receive high resolution snapshots of any camera image. This technology will save companies significant time and money on travel, reduce cycle time associated with creating documents and approval cycles, and enhance the quality of communication by enabling real time visual interaction, regardless of distances between team members." "The Intel ProShare Video System is the price/performance leader in desktop videoconferencing, providing a full suite of data collaboration See data conferencing. features, full motion video, and conferencing over ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. lines," said Jim B. Johnson, vice president and director of marketing, Internet and Communications Group, Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking . "Because Compaq is the world's largest supplier of personal computers, this announcement signifies that desktop videoconferencing is ready for extended deployment. Both companies understand the requirements of this technology and are committed to delivering the right standards- based solutions for today's business Today's Business is a show on CNBC that aired in the early morning, 5 to 7AM ET timeslot, hosted by Liz Claman and Bob Sellers, and it was replaced by Wake Up Call on Feb 4, 2002. environment." Bob Leader, Manager of Remote Services, SAP Corporation said, "We believe that desktop video conferencing See videoconferencing. (communications) video conferencing - A discussion between two or more groups of people who are in different places but can see and hear each other using electronic communications. could provide SAP with significant returns on our investment. Not only will this technology save our customers' time and money, but it will also augment SAP's effectiveness in supporting our growing customer base in a responsive manner. We have been looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. an integrated SKU (StockKeeping Unit) The number of one specific product available for sale. If a hardware device or software package comes in different versions, there is an SKU for each one. SKU - stock-keeping unit , offering consistent configurations and wide availability. We believe Compaq and Intel can offer that." Platform Offers Latest Technologies and Robust Performance The Compaq/Intel video conferencing solution includes the latest Intel ProShare technology -- the ProShare Video System 200 -- and either the Compaq Deskpro XL 5133 Model 2100 or the Compaq Deskpro 5166 Model 1200. The ProShare Video System 200 includes application sharing software, color camera, microphone/earphone, ISDN card, and a video capture board. It provides support for Windows 3.1, Windows for WorkGroup 3.11 and Windows 95, the H.320 standard for video and audio multipoint conferencing Same as teleconferencing. This is a rather redundant phrase, because conferencing implies three or more participants, rather than point-to-point between two people. , and the T.120 standards for data sharing The ability to share the same data resource with multiple applications or users. It implies that the data are stored in one or more servers in the network and that there is some software locking mechanism that prevents the same set of data from being changed by two people at the same time. . Supporting full ISDN, the ProShare Video System 200 enables offices to be connected around the world via an ISDN telephone service (available from local telephone companies). Additional information on the Intel ProShare Personal Conferencing products is available from Intel's FaxBACK Information Service at 800-525-3019 and on Intel's World Wide Web site, http://www.intel.com/comm-net/proshare/index.html. The Compaq Deskpro XL 5133 Model 2100 -- a member of Compaq's most powerful and flexible flagship line -- includes a Pentium 133MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. processor; two gigabyte hard drive; 32 megabytes of memory; a Matrox Millennium local bus graphics solution with 2 megabytes of video memory; and a high performance, high- resolution QVision 210 (19.5-inch viewable) or 172 (15.6- inch viewable) monitor. The Compaq Deskpro 5166 Model 1200, featuring a Pentium 166MHz processor and 1.2 gigabyte hard drive, is similarly configured. Company Background 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/. is the world's largest supplier of personal computers, offering desktop PCs, portable PCs, servers and options. The company reported 1995 worldwide sales of $14.8 billion. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through Compaq marketing partners and sold directly to customers through Compaq Direct Plus at 1-800-888-5858. Compaq provides 24-hour customer support and can be reached through the Compaq forums on America Online, CompuServe, Internet (http://www.compaq.com), and Prodigy, or by calling 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. Product information and reseller locations can be obtained by calling 1-800-345-1518. Compaq , Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Other brands or products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. CONTACT: Compaq Computer Corporation Hedy Baker (713) 514-0484 or Miller/Shandwick Technologies Dave Anderson (617) 536-0470 |
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