Compaq Turbocharges the World Wide Web.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 1997-- New Acceleration Server Technology Provides Business Advantage; Accelerates Internet Response Time Using Standard Modems Continuing its leadership role in transforming Internet technology into a business advantage, 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 ) today demonstrated Compaq Acceleration Server technology, a powerful new combination of fast servers, graphics compression, and sophisticated software which, when productized, should increase the speed of Internet access See how to access the Internet. for both corporate customers and home users. Jointly developed by Compaq and Integrated Computing Engines (ICE) of Waltham, MA, the Compaq Acceleration Server technology loads World Wide Web pages two to three times faster(a), enabling users to have a more satisfying and efficient Internet experience with their current modems over standard telephone lines. The Compaq Acceleration Server technology tackles the Internet's thorniest problem: poor response time for World Wide Web browsing. In virtually all instances of Internet usage, network bandwidth constraints impede the quality of the Internet surfing experience. Consumers are confronted with intolerable delays using low-bandwidth modem connections. The Compaq Acceleration Server technology will offer a unique combination of hardware and software that compresses graphical web content near real-time and will solve this problem by enabling faster throughput and relieving network congestion In data networking and queueing theory, network congestion occurs when a link or node is carrying so much data that its quality of service deteriorates. Typical effects include queueing delay, packet loss or the blocking of new connections. . The more graphical the web page, the greater the effect of the Compaq Acceleration Server technology. Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. offering this technology would enjoy a significant competitive business advantage. In addition to vastly improving the home user's Internet browsing experience, corporate intranets can directly benefit from the Compaq Acceleration Server technology. Graphical web content currently impacts corporate networks, significantly impeding the performance of corporate intranets. The Compaq Acceleration Server technology is expected to reduce network congestion and to decrease the requirement for frequent network capacity upgrades. In both situations, web users will be able to take advantage of this compression technology with a simple two-step process: they first install a browser plug-in A third-party software product, such as a search toolbar, that is integrated into a Web browser to extend its capabilities. A "helper application" provides similar capabilities to a browser plug-in, but runs as an external application and typically launches another window for viewing. and then designate the server running the Compaq Acceleration Server technology as the "proxy" server for the download of web pages. The proxy server Also called a "proxy," it is a computer system or router that breaks the connection between sender and receiver. Functioning as a relay between client and server, proxy servers are used to help prevent an attacker from invading the private network. may be located at an Internet Service Provider (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ) site, a corporate proxy server or other Internet location. The Compaq Acceleration Server technology is a powerful combination of Compaq's award-winning ProLiant x86/NT server technology tightly integrated with jointly developed Internet application software from Compaq and ICE, and hardware from ICE. Compaq and ICE are working to utilize this unique technology to add new levels of computing power to a range of compute-intensive Internet applications such as 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. , video streaming See streaming video and video stream. and telephony. "Compaq empowers businesses to prosper on the Internet," said John T. Rose, Senior Vice President and Group General Manager, Enterprise Computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. Group at Compaq. "We are working closely with telephone companies, and national and regional ISPs to develop the infrastructure and support systems necessary for Internet communities to thrive, and for commerce to flourish on the Internet." In addition to today's demonstration of the Compaq Acceleration Server technology, Compaq has other initiatives in place as part of its strategy to provide breakthrough simplicity and reduced risk through industry-standard Internet solutions, enabling customers to transform Internet technology into a business advantage at the lowest total cost of ownership. These include: -Compaq's support for NetCentric Corporation's Metered Services Information Exchange protocol that will enable ISPs to effectively meter and invoice the use of Internet applications and services such as video conferencing, fax, IP telephony The two-way transmission of voice over a packet-switched IP network, which is part of the TCP/IP protocol suite. The terms "IP telephony" and "voice over IP" (VoIP) are synonymous. , messaging, collaboration and gaming. (This initiative fosters a better infrastructure for business.) -Compaq's "Rainmaker Rainmaker An employee of a brokerage firm who brings a large amount of wealthy individuals or corporations to the brokerage firm's client base. Notes: Rainmakers are usually compensated very well for their efforts (or connections). " Development Program to assist Independent Software Vendors in optimizing their applications to take advantage of the price/performance benefits of Compaq's industry standard Internet platforms and to introduce additional products to the ISP market. (This initiative fosters a better infrastructure for business.) -Compaq's "Instant Intranet" capabilities provided as part of its SmartStart integration tool which is included with Internet server functionality on its high performance servers. (This initiative fosters greater reliability, security and installation simplicity.) -Compaq has developed strategic relationships with leading Internet companies including Microsoft, Netscape, Novell, PointCast and Raptor. (This initiative fosters enhanced Internet relationships and community.) -Compaq's delivery of a customized version of PointCast Network client software provides access to news and information via the Compaq Channel. (This initiative fosters enhanced Internet relationships and community.) Compaq Acceleration Server Technology Functionality Compaq Acceleration Server technology is designed to provide advantages for both the home and business Internet user Internet user n → internauta m/f Internet user Internet n → internaute m/f . A user with a web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. and Acceleration Server browser plug-in software sends a request for a web page to a Compaq Acceleration Server. The Compaq Acceleration Server technology requests the web page from the content source web server. The web site delivers the uncompressed page contents to the server running the Compaq Acceleration Server technology which instantaneously compresses the images(b) and then forwards the compressed page to the user's web browser. The Acceleration Server browser plug-in software decompresses and displays the images. This process delivers pages two to three times faster than when Compaq Acceleration Server compression technology is not used. 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. -0- (a)Results from Compaq/ICE internal testing based on exemplary surf session of representative web sites. Surfing of high graphic content sites should produce even better results. (b)Currently JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. and GIF GIF in full Graphics Interchange Format Standard computer file format for graphic images. GIF files use data compression to reduce the file size. The original version of the format was developed by CompuServe in 1987. format files. Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Compaq Computer Corporation John Sweney 281-514-0484 jsweney@bangate.compaq.com or Miller/Shandwick Technologies David Price 617-536-0470 dprice@miller.shandwick.com |
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