Compaq Unveils Enhanced OpenVMS Web-Based and Application Development Tools, and New AlphaStation XP900; Long-term Commitment to Millions of Users Continues.HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 14, 1999-- 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 announced a series of newly enhanced OpenVMS Web-enabling software products, enhancements to several OpenVMS application development tools, and the new OpenVMS AlphaStation XP900. Today's announcement further reinforces Compaq's long-term commitment to the millions of OpenVMS users around the world who require the highest levels of availability, scalability and reliability for enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. , meeting customers' needs in key industry segments such as healthcare, stock exchanges, banking, lotteries, cellular phone billing, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, process manufacturing The manufacturing industry that uses process control systems. See process control. , and state and local governments. Web-Based OpenVMS Product Enhancements Support Compaq's NonStop eBusiness Compaq today unveiled enhancements to several key Web-based software products for OpenVMS. These products provide Web-enablement for OpenVMS software for access from anywhere via standard Web browsers The following is a list of web browsers. Historical Historically important browsers In order of release:
http://java.sun. for OpenVMS Alpha. "With the meteoric me·te·or·ic adj. 1. Of, relating to, or formed by a meteoroid. 2. Of or relating to the earth's atmosphere. 3. rise of the Internet and the corresponding expansion of global competition, availability of corporate information has taken on a new level of importance. To compete effectively vital business applications and data must be available at all times, from all places," said Rich Marcello, Vice President of Compaq's OpenVMS Group. "OpenVMS AlphaServers provide customers ultra-high availability access to data and information - and with today's announcements, customers can access that same data and information via the Web through use of these newly enhanced Web-enabled tools." OpenVMS Application Development Products Provide Choice As part of today's announcement, Compaq outlined its application development strategy for OpenVMS. The strategy provides OpenVMS application developers a choice of development styles. Choices include developing applications on OpenVMS and deploying on OpenVMS, or developing applications on Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. and deploying on Windows NT and/or OpenVMS. In support of this flexible approach to styles of OpenVMS application development, Compaq today unveiled an enhanced lineup of compilers, tools, and middleware which offer developers a choice of robust languages to meet their needs. These new application development product enhancements are: Compaq Fortran V Fortran V - Preliminary work on adding character handling to Fortran by IBM ca. 1962. This name as never really used. 7.2 for OpenVMS Alpha; Compaq Cobol V5.6 for OpenVMS VAX (Virtual Address eXtension) A venerable family of 32-bit computers from HP (via Digital and Compaq) introduced in 1977 with the VAX-11/780. VAX models ranged from desktop units to mainframes all running the same VMS operating system, and VAXes could emulate PDP models ; Compaq Cobol V2.6 for Windows NT Alpha; Compaq C++ V6.2 for OpenVMS Alpha; KAP C V3.2 for OpenVMS Alpha; KAP Fortran V3.2 for OpenVMS Alpha; Compaq Pascal V5.7 for OpenVMS Alpha/VAX; and Compaq Basic Translator V1.2 for OpenVMS Alpha/VAX. New OpenVMS AlphaStation XP900 Delivers High Performance Compaq is also announcing the AlphaStation XP900 for OpenVMS. The new AlphaStation XP900 is the first new generation 21264 (EV6) high performance workstation, and is primarily targeted at system managers and OpenVMS application developers. Compaq also plans to support Tru64 UNIX The 64-bit Unix operating system for HP's AlphaServers. Formerly Digital Unix when Alpha was a product family from Digital Equipment Corporation, it was renamed Tru64 Unix in 1999 by Compaq (HP acquired Compaq in 2002). , Linux and Windows NT on the AlphaStation XP900 - details to be released later this summer. Joyce Becknell, an analyst at Aberdeen Group Aberdeen Group is a provider of business-related research services. It has its headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts and belongs to the Harte-Hanks group. Founded in 1988, Aberdeen's research is used by over 2. , said: "For OpenVMS application developers, Compaq has provided a solid workstation with the necessary tools and technologies to create the most advanced applications for the OpenVMS environment. This announcement reaffirms Compaq's commitment to the OpenVMS customer base." OpenVMS - A Look Ahead The OpenVMS strategy focuses on delivering solutions in conjunction with Compaq's partners in key industries such as such as healthcare, manufacturing, finance and banking, telecommunications, and government. Technology investments are focused on new platform support, and Windows NT and Web Integration. For new platform support, Compaq will enhance OpenVMS by focusing investments on ultra-high availability, including continued enhancements of its Galaxy software architecture. Compaq plans to release new versions of the OpenVMS 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. every 12 to 18 months. In the area of Windows NT and Web integration, Compaq will continue to focus investments on delivering industry-leading Windows NT and OpenVMS integration. In addition, as the global shift to eBusiness occurs, Compaq will leverage its Windows NT and OpenVMS integration investments to fully incorporate the Web as a primary mechanism for doing business. "Looking forward, Compaq has a solid commitment to continue to meet the needs of OpenVMS customers requiring 24x365 highly available, scalable, and reliable systems. These customers are using the Internet more and more to run parts or all of their business. OpenVMS solutions play a vital role in Compaq's enterprise computing strategy, providing the back-end data-server for NonStop eBusiness solutions," Marcello added. 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 computers 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. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. |
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