Compaq allies with Comdisco to offer Disaster Recovery Services.

ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 1995--LAN administrators won't lose as much sleep over their Compaq networks' vulnerability to disruption, now that Compaq Computer Corporation, a leading manufacturer of hardware for client/server environments, has named Comdisco Disaster Recovery Services to provide business continuity services to its customers. Comdisco and Compaq have created and packaged a number of client/server disaster recovery services that will be marketed to Compaq's client/server customer base.

The new offering represents the first in a collaborative effort by the companies to provide customers with more value-added services and support.

``Our customers require continuous access to the information needed to run their businesses,'' said Ross Cooley, senior vice president, North America, Compaq. ``Comdisco's experience and commitment to business continuity for client/server were critical in our decision to choose them as our alliance partner and disaster recovery services provider.''

``Compaq is clearly one of the premier players in their field and a logical partner for us,'' said David Nolan, senior vice president, Comdisco Disaster Recovery Services. ``Compaq is the first in their industry to amplify the breadth of their services by enabling customers to reduce their risk exposure. That strengthens their leadership in the client/server market.''

LAN growth is outpacing companies' ability to keep up with data protection and recovery plans necessary for these networks. An independent study of 300 of the nation's largest technology users identified LANs as particularly susceptible to disruption, with one in four companies completely vulnerable to a disaster affecting their LANs. (Vulnerability IndexSM, ICR Research, January, 1995)

To address their LAN vulnerability, Compaq customers can now choose from a menu of Comdisco's business continuity services for client/server, including LAN recovery planning software and consulting services. Mobile Cluster and Emergency Response Services ``Bundles'' are available for customers with equipment and technical support needs for business recovery. Comdisco has Emergency Response facilities across North America, and in Great Britain and France. Prices for services in this offering range from $500 to $23,000 annually, depending on services selected.

Compaq Computer Corporation is a world leader in the manufacture of desktop and notebook personal computers and servers. Founded in 1982, the company reported 1994 worldwide sales of $10.9 billion. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of more than 38,000 Compaq marketing partners.

Founded in 1980, Comdisco Disaster Recovery Services, headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, is the world's largest and most experienced provider of business continuity services. It has a network of fully equipped computer and Workarea Recovery Centers available to subscribers in the event of a disruption affecting their businesses. In addition to its network of North American recovery facilities, Comdisco operates facilities in France and Great Britain.

Comdisco Disaster Recovery Services is a division of Comdisco, Inc. (NYSE: CDO), one of the world's leading providers of solutions that help organizations reduce technology cost and risk. These services include equipment leasing, remarketing, business continuity and consulting. Comdisco's revenue totaled $2.1 billion for fiscal year 1994, ended September 30. Disaster Recovery Services revenue totaled $242 million.

Readers can contact Comdisco at 800-272-9792 and Compaq at 800- 888-5858.

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