Compaq Chosen as Server Hardware Platform for Chevron's Global Information Link Network.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 1997--Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ), the number one provider of Microsoft Windows NT servers worldwide, today announced that Chevron (NYSE:CHV) will run its Global Information Link (GIL) network -- one of the largest deployments of its kind in the world -- on Compaq ProLiant server platforms running Microsoft Windows NT. Compaq was selected over several major competitors for the $20 million worldwide server contract.

"We chose Compaq after a vigorous selection process which looked at cost, system performance, and overall platform manageability," said Dave Clementz, President of Chevron Information Technology Company.

Chevron will initially be deploying up to 400 servers in more than 100 locations worldwide to support its GIL network, with further additions being made during the next 18 months. The configuration will encompass both Compaq ProLiant 2500 and ProLiant 5000 servers and fully populated storage subsystems. Applications run on the Microsoft Windows NT platform will include: Microsoft System Management Server (SMS) network management software; Microsoft Exchange Server software; Microsoft Domain Name Server (DNS) software; and a variety of file/print and other applications.

"With this win, Compaq is demonstrating that it is capable of listening to enterprise customers of all sizes and providing flexible solutions that fit their exact needs," said John T. Rose, Compaq's Senior Vice President and Group General Manager, Enterprise Computing Group. "The GIL project is critical to the success of Chevron's business well into the next Millennium, and this type of project endorses Compaq's ability to provide secure and reliable server platforms to companies operating on a global scale."

Global Information Link

The purpose of Chevron's Global Information Link project is to implement a worldwide computing infrastructure for the company based on a common set of products and services. Chevron Information Technology Company (CITC) will manage this common network computing infrastructure for all Chevron companies worldwide, resulting in greater infrastructure reliability and estimated cost savings of $50 million per year -- mainly through reduced support requirements and overall lower total cost of ownership of all products on the network. Having a common infrastructure for all Chevron companies will also lead to greater adaptability of the company's technology to business changes.

The Compaq ProLiant 2500 and 5000 Servers

The Compaq ProLiant 2500 server is targeted at departmental and remote/branch office sites, which often lack on-site MIS support. It supports up to two 200MHz Pentium Pro processors and is ideally suited to handle departmental database, Internet or intranet applications. The server ships with a built-in remote management feature, called Integrated Remote Console, which provides continuous access to the server from a centralized MIS location.

The Compaq ProLiant 5000 server delivers midrange systems performance and capabilities at about half the cost of proprietary systems. The server is ideal for intranet, Internet, database, data warehousing, order processing and other transactions or compute-intensive applications.

Compaq Company Background

Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune 100 company, is the fifth largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of personal computers, delivering useful innovation through products that connect people with people and people with information. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices. Compaq is strategically organized to meet the current and future needs of its customers, offering Internet and enterprise computing solutions, networking products, commercial PC products and consumer PCs. As the leader in distributed enterprise solutions, Compaq has shipped over a million servers. In 1996, the company reported worldwide sales of $18.1 billion. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products can be found at http://www.compaq.com or by calling 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. Product information and reseller locations can be obtained by calling 1-800-345-1518.

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