Compaq To Announce New Products, Demonstrate New Technologies At CES; CEO Eckhard Pfeiffer To Deliver Keynote Address.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 19, 1995--Compaq Computer Corporation (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 ) announced that in addition to a keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. by its president and 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. Eckhard Pfeiffer Eckhard Pfeiffer (born August 20, 1941 in Lauban, Germany—now Lubań, Poland) is a business executive of German ancestry, and a former CEO of Compaq from 1991-1998. He joined Compaq from Texas Instruments, and established operations from scratch in both Europe and Asia. , the Company will showcase key new products and demonstrate new technologies Jan. 5-8 in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). CES will commence with Pfeiffer's keynote address on Friday, Jan. 5 at 8:30 a.m. in the ballroom of the Las Vegas Hilton The Las Vegas Hilton is a hotel, casino, and convention center in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is a joint venture between Colony Capital, which owns 60 percent, and New York City-based REIT Whitehall Street Real Estate Funds, which owns the remaining 40 percent. . His speech will focus on the digital revolution in the consumer marketplace as we approach the 21st century. In addition to the keynote, Compaq and Fisher-Price will unveil a new line of play and learning computer tools, designed specifically for children, at a press conference Thursday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Mirage Hotel. Executives on hand will include: Michael Heil, senior vice president and general manager, Compaq Consumer Products Division; Celeste Celeste is a woman's first name. Celeste may also refer to: in Music
Compaq will also demonstrate new technologies that are expected to enhance the lifestyle computing experience, such as home automation. Compaq recently announced a relationship with Intellon and will be displaying some of Intellon's in-home networking technology. Compaq will also be exhibiting its current line of Presario desktop PCs and Contura portable PCs for the home in its booth at the Sands Expo No. 15801. "The digital revolution has no age boundaries," said Pfeiffer. "The new products we unveil with Fisher-Price will broaden the appeal of the PC to a new age group, children ages 3-7, previously considered too young to benefit from technology. Compaq continues to drive the technology marketplace by offering products that range from high-end servers to home PCs to PC-based learning toys while delivering on the promise of innovative products that educate, entertain and enable the exploration of the Internet." 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. Founded in 1982, the Company reported 1994 worldwide sales of $10.9 billion. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries throughout the world. Compaq also sells 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 1-800-345-1518. -0- Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Innovate Forum is a service mark of Compaq. CONTACT: Compaq Computer Corporation Mike Berman, Brian Temple 713-514-0484 OR Miller/Shandwick Technologies Cheryl Delgreco, Simon Eastwick, Matt Lloyd 617-536-0470 seastwick@millercom.com |
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