Compaq Prosignia NeoServer Marks `New Breed' of Ready-to-Go, Easy-to-Own Servers for Small Business.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 1999-- First Server in the Industry to Offer Completely Integrated Hardware and Software Functionality for a Small Business Network 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/. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CPQ CPQ Compaq CPQ Conseil du Patronat du Québec (Canada) CPQ Configure-Price-Quote CPQ Conseil de Presse du Québec (Québec Press Council, Canada) CPQ Companion Parrot Quarterly ), the world's leading supplier of servers, today announced immediate U.S. availability of the Compaq Prosignia NeoServer - a new category of server technology specifically designed to offer small businesses a ready-to-go, easy-to-own server featuring integrated hardware and software functionality for quick setup and easy use of a small business network. Compaq also introduced a new portfolio of professional networking services scaled for the Prosignia NeoServer customer. In addition, Compaq announced new processors and software configure-to-order options for Compaq Prosignia Server 720 and Prosignia Server 740. "Compaq Prosignia NeoServer defines a new category in the industry because it's much easier to setup and use than traditional PC servers," said Mary McDowell, Vice President and General Manager, Industry-standard Server Division, Compaq Computer Corporation. "Compaq specifically engineered the Prosignia NeoServer to provide small businesses the ability to quickly and easily setup an integrated, multifunction network that requires little to no networking experience and is easy to use and maintain." Compaq Prosignia NeoServer - Built for Small Business Available in two models - Standard and Internet Plus - the Compaq Prosignia NeoServer is optimized to network up to 25 PCs and provide the set of functionality essential for networking small business customers' environments. The Prosignia NeoServer Standard model includes file sharing Copying files from one computer to another. See peer-to-peer network, file sharing protocol and file and printer sharing. , peripheral sharing, automatic backup support, remote access capabilities and security provisions. The Prosignia NeoServer Internet Plus model features all of the functionality found in the standard model, plus Internet access See how to access the Internet. and e-mail capabilities. In addition, Compaq has teamed with GTE GTE General Telephone & Electronics GTE Génie Thermique et Énergie (French) GTE Gas Turbine Engine GTE Global Tropospheric Experiment GTE Geothermal Energy GTE Gas Turbine Efficiency plc (Sweden & USA) Internetworking to offer Prosignia NeoServer Internet Plus customers easy to use, easy to setup, cost effective Internet access and web hosting services in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . Both models come complete with a preinstalled, browser-based management software, a Compaq Netelligent 8-port hub, a 10/100 MB Network Interface Card, enough networking cable to install one client, a 6.0 GB(1) primary hard-drive and an 8.4 GB removable backup drive. Customers may also purchase a secondary 6.4 GB hard-drive as their storage needs grow. One of the more unique features offered on both models is the automatic backup technology. Automatic backup allows business customers to pre-schedule times for the Prosignia NeoServer to automatically backup the system's primary drive to its removable 8.4 GB disk drive. For customers who choose to install a second 6.4 GB primary drive in the extra plugable drive bay, a special compression algorithm allows both the primary and secondary drive to be backed up to the single 8.4 GB removable backup drive. Prices for the Compaq Prosignia NeoServer Standard model start at $1,399(2) with lease prices beginning at $48(3) a month. Compaq Prosignia NeoServer Plus model prices start at $1,699(2) with lease prices as low as $58(3) a month. Ready-to-Go, Easy-to-Own and Backed by the Confidence in Compaq Each Compaq Prosignia NeoServer ships with an easy to follow set-up poster, non-technical reference documents and a specialized setup CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). that uses a familiar Internet browser See Web browser. interface to assist in every step of the server setup and use process. A comprehensive Prosignia NeoServer tutorial CD-ROM is also included. Because Compaq is the worldwide server market share leader, customers who purchase the new Prosignia NeoServer can depend on the experience, reliability, and stability that only Compaq can provide. New Networking and Support Services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services for Prosignia NeoServer Customers While the Prosignia NeoServer is very easy to set up, some small business customers may wish to utilize professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. to ready their site and their PCs for networking. Therefore, Compaq Services now offers Prosignia NeoServer On-Site Network Assessment and Installation Services. The On-Site Assessment Services help small business customers plan for network cabling and the integration of their existing PCs. Once cabling is in place, customers may utilize Installation Services for clients or for the Prosignia NeoServer. The Prosignia NeoServer On-Site Network Service is priced at $249(5). The Prosignia NeoServer On-Site Client Installation and Startup Service is priced at $299. The Prosignia NeoServer On-Site Client Installation and Startup Service is available at two price points: $125 for one PC and $525 for five PCs. Customers can also choose to enhance the Prosignia NeoServer standard 1-year parts and labor limited warranty Limited warranty A warranty with certain conditions and limitations on the parts covered, type of damage covered, and/or time period for which the agreement is good. (4) by purchasing one of three limited warranty uplift options. For more information about Compaq CAREPAQ Services and other service and support options, please visit Compaq's Web site at http://www.compaq.com/support/service_offerings/so.html. Compaq Prosignia Server 720 and Prosignia Server 740 Enhancements To boost efficiency, Compaq now offers additional processor choices on Compaq Prosignia Server 720 and Prosignia Server 740. For maximum performance, customers can now purchase a Compaq Prosignia Server 740 featuring the Intel Pentium III The successor to the Pentium II from Intel. Introduced in the spring of 1999 at 500 MHz, the Pentium III architecture was similar to the Pentium II with the addition of 70 new instructions optimized for multimedia (see SSE). 500 MHz (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 with prices starting at $2,025(5), lease prices begin at $69 a month(6). In addition, the Compaq Prosignia Server 720 can now be purchased with the Intel Pentium II The successor to the Pentium Pro from Intel. Pentium II refers to the CPU chip or the PC that uses it. Code named "Klamath," the Pentium II was a Pentium Pro with MMX multimedia instructions. 450 Mhz processor with prices starting at $1,560,(5) lease prices begin at $53 a month.(6) Along with the processor choices, Compaq now offers DirectPlus customers a choice of 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. software and configure-to-order options. Customers can now order Compaq Prosignia servers pre-installed with Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. NT Server 4.0 with Novell's NetWare 4.2 or NetWare 5.0 Network Operating Systems. In addition, customers can lease a full network bundle starting at $399(3) a month.(7) Compaq's Customer Choice model allows customers to configure and buy these new Prosignia servers and other Prosignia products directly from Compaq through its DirectPlus Web site at http://www.directplus.compaq.com, by calling 1-800-888-9909, from their local Compaq Authorized Reseller/direct marketer of choice or select retail outlets and "Built-for-You" kiosks. Compaq Background Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, enterprise and network storage solutions, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] programs and business practices. 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 are available at http://www.compaq.com. Compaq, Prosignia and NeoServer are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Microsoft is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corp. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and/or other countries. (1) For hard drives, GB equals billion bites. (2) All prices herein are Compaq DirectPlus prices and subject to change without notice. Prices do not include applicable state and local sales taxes or shipping charges. Reseller and retail prices may vary. (3) Leasing available through Compaq Capital Corporation ("CCC CCC A very speculative grade assigned to a debt obligation by a rating agency. Such a rating indicates default or considerable doubt that interest will be paid or principal repaid. Also called Caa. ") to qualified commercial customers, subject to credit approval and execution of CCC lease documentation. Monthly lease payments are based on 36-month fair market value lease, and do not include taxes, fees, or shipping charges. Offering subject to other restrictions and CCC reserves the right to change, alter or cancel this offering at any time without notice. (4) Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. (5) All prices herein are Compaq DirectPlus prices and subject to change without notice. Prices do not include applicable state and local sales taxes or shipping charges. Reseller and retail prices may vary. (6) Leasing available through Compaq Capital Corporation ("CCC") to qualified commercial customers, subject to credit approval and execution of CCC lease documentation. Monthly lease payments are based on 36-month fair market value lease, and do not include taxes, fees, or shipping charges. Offering subject to other restrictions and CCC reserves the right to change, alter or cancel this offering at any time without notice. (7) Bundle priced at $11,719 which includes a Prosignia Server 720, six Prosignia desktops, a Compaq Fast Ethernet An earlier name for 100Mbps Ethernet. See 100Base-T. (networking) Fast Ethernet - A version of Ethernet developed in the 1990s(?) which can carry 100 Mbps compared with standard Ethernet's 10 Mbps. It requires upgraded network cards and hubs. 1009B 10 base T Hub, six network cables, application software support and a three-year limited warranty, parts and labor. Prices based on current DirectPlus prices. Reseller and Retail prices may vary. Compaq reserves the right to change or cancel offering without notice. |
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