Compaq Strengthens Industry-Leading Online Destination for Enterprise Solutions.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 23, 1999--

New ActiveAnswers Solutions and Complementary E-Services Added to

Accelerate Solution Selling and Implementing

Leveraging the Internet to reduce the cost, time and risk in selling, deploying and managing enterprise solutions, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ) today announced major enhancements to ActiveAnswers, http://www.compaq.com/ActiveAnswers, the industry-leading online destination for enterprise computing solutions and services.

Customers, systems integrators and resellers can use ActiveAnswers to efficiently locate the tools and information they need to assist them in implementing their enterprise solutions. ActiveAnswers offers new solution areas with tools, guides, methodologies and other resources for implementing applications from Baan, Compaq, Microsoft, Novell and PeopleSoft, in addition to existing solution areas jointly developed with Lotus, Oracle, SAP and others. New complementary e-services have now been added from Arthur Andersen, Compaq Services, NETg and Summit Strategies. ActiveAnswers now also includes solution configurators that are localized for expanded international reach.

"Compaq ActiveAnswers is proof-positive of Compaq's commitment to making it easier and more cost effective to deploy new business-critical applications," said John T. Rose, Senior Vice President and Group General Manager, Enterprise Computing Group, Compaq Computer Corporation. "ActiveAnswers puts Compaq's cross-platform and application expertise literally at our customers' and partners' fingertips. Compaq is laying the groundwork to make ActiveAnswers a central online resource where customers select the right solution to meet their specific needs and where systems integrators and VARs can generate new business."

ActiveAnswers provides customers and channel partners with a clear business advantage by delivering fully tested, simplified, and efficient methods for implementing enterprise solutions on Microsoft Windows NT, Compaq Tru64 UNIX and Novell NetWare platforms. At the core of ActiveAnswers are lifecycle enablers, a structured package of tools, information, methodologies and e-services that remove implementation bottlenecks and facilitate solutions selling, planning, deploying and operating. ActiveAnswers solutions include selling, installation and system management guides, tools such as system sizers and configurators and other valuable technical information for solutions integrators, ISVs, resellers, consultants and self-integrating customers. Strategic solution areas include ERP and supply chain, Internet, intranet and e-commerce, data management and business intelligence, messaging, collaboration and knowledge management, enterprise management and customer relationship management.

Live Today on Compaq ActiveAnswers

With today's announcement, the following features are now available:

--ActiveAnswers Portfolio Expansion: Offering unmatched breadth and depth compared to any other online solutions destination, Compaq ActiveAnswers now offers more than 20 specific solution areas offering the latest resources and tools that make it easier and faster to implement enterprise-class solutions. New solutions include Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Windows Media Technologies, Novell GroupWise, PeopleSoft ERP, Compaq Insight Manager and ActiveAnswers for Tru64 UNIX. These application areas join already existing solution areas covering Lotus, Oracle, SAP and others. New solutions expected by next month include Compaq ActiveAnswers for Baan.

--ActiveAnswers e-services: ActiveAnswers members now have access to a suite of tools and business resources from Compaq and select industry leaders. The e-services complement ActiveAnswers solutions, providing tailored, added-value content at no charge with additional premium offerings available from each partner. New e-services include interactive computer-based training courses from NETg and customized market analysis reports on key IT topics from Summit Strategies. ActiveAnswers users also now have access to select content from Arthur Andersen's KnowledgeSpace web-based services, providing issues-oriented bulletins, best-practices reports, online broadcasts and daily business tips. Compaq Services is making available CarePaq Warranty Services, which are packaged extended warranty services that may be sold by qualifying ActiveAnswers partners.

--ActiveAnswers Localized Configurators: Expanding its international reach, ActiveAnswers now provides solution configurators in Dutch, French, German and Japanese. These tools provide users with customized configuration details for deploying enterprise solutions on a full range of Compaq platforms including ProLiant and Prosignia servers and AlphaServer systems.

"No other solutions resource I've come across gives me the breadth of tools and information services that Compaq's ActiveAnswers does," said Andrew Peters, President of Peters and Associates, an Elmhurst, Ill.-based reseller that specializes in SAP and Citrix WinFrame solutions. "Putting advanced sizing and configuration tools at my fingertips has especially helped me increase the level of value-added services I can deliver to my customers and prospects."

According to Robert Hiebeler, Partner in charge of Arthur Andersen's KnowledgeSpace, "KnowledgeSpace helps business managers improve their productivity and strategic decision making by exposing them to outside events and business resources. Many of the resources, such as Global Best Practices(R), are drawn from Arthur Andersen's extensive consulting experience. KnowledgeSpace, with its business acumen, is a perfect complement to the ActiveAnswers' IT tools and information resources. ActiveAnswers expands our market reach and, together, Compaq and Arthur Andersen will provide a dynamic service to members."

Free of Charge and Available Immediately

"By continuing to innovate and ease the solutions implementation process with ActiveAnswers, Compaq is driving to standardize deployment of business-critical enterprise solutions for our customers and channel partners," said Peter Blackmore, Vice President and General Manager North America, Compaq Computer Corporation.

Access to ActiveAnswers is available to all who visit the site at http://www.compaq.com/ActiveAnswers. By registering online, at no charge, users get additional benefits including access to full content, personalization options including preferred solution areas and member support for questions about the site or solutions.

Company 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 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 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, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. KnowledgeSpace(R) and Global Best Practices(R) are registered trademarks of Arthur Andersen. Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.