Compaq and SAP Introduce First Ready-to-Run R/3 Solution for Windows NT.ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 25, 1997-- R/3PAQ PAQ Position Analysis Questionnaire PAQ Previously Asked Questions PAQ Plan d'Action Qualité PAQ Palace Acquire (intern; USAF) PAQ Project Assessment Quotation PAQ Process Average Quality to Accelerate Deployment for Small Enterprises; Online Competence Center Provides Web Access to R/3 Expertise 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/. , the world's leader in server market share for SAP(TM)'s R/3(TM) 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. installations (a), today at SAPPHIRE(R) '97 joined with Inacom Corporation and SAP AG (company) SAP AG - (Systeme, Anwendungen, Produkte in der Datenverarbeitung - German for "Systems, Applications and Products in Data Processing") A company from Germany that sells the leading suite of client-server business software. The US branch is called SAP America. in announcing North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. availability of Ready-to-Run R/3: R/3PAQ. These are certified See certification. , pre-configured solutions and Basis Consulting packaged with SAP's Ready-to-Run R/3(TM), which includes SAP's R/3 business applications and Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. NT running on Compaq ProLiant Servers. R/3PAQ is the first packaged solution for R/3 on Windows NT and is specifically designed for smaller companies who want to improve their business processes by deploying R/3 quickly and cost-effectively. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. SAP analysis, Ready-to-Run R/3: R/3PAQ reduces R/3's technical implementation effort by 20 to 25 days, on average. Ready-to-Run R/3 is a new package that continues SAP's aggressive effort to make implementing R/3 enterprise business solutions easier and faster for customers. Offered in a range of sizes across multiple hardware platforms Each hardware platform, or CPU family, has a unique machine language. All software presented to the computer for execution must be in the binary coded machine language of that CPU. Following is a list of the major hardware platforms in existence today. See platform. and databases to accurately meet customer requirements, Ready-to-Run R/3 bundles server and network hardware systems with a preinstalled, preconfigured Set up ahead of time. It implies that the device or software application has been modified to suit the customer or situation. See ghosting server. base R/3 System, 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. and database. Ready-to-Run R/3 gives businesses a proven installation that ensures optimum performance and lowest cost of ownership and enables them to immediately begin implementation of their R/3 solution. Ideal for small- to mid-size enterprises, Ready-to-Run R/3 complements the AcceleratedSAP(TM) program, which provides a comprehensive solution for rapid implementation and continuous innovation of R/3 based on collective best practices. Ready-to-Run R/3: R/3PAQ is a complete, pre-loaded and integrated hardware and software package including Basis Consulting for customization that helps Compaq integration partners accelerate the implementation and lower the cost of owning R/3 for small- and medium-sized businesses. Compaq Receives SAP Award of Excellence for Customer Service Compaq and SAP report the number of R/3 installations running on Compaq servers has increased by 67 percent in the past six months. This growth is a direct result of Compaq's attention to identifying and meeting requirements of customers who are deploying SAP applications. Compaq is pleased to announce that it has been given the SAP 1997 Award of Excellence for outstanding commitment to customer satisfaction. Compaq is the only SAP partner to win both the SAP Award of Achievement (in 1995) and the SAP Award of Excellence. Worldwide, 1,500 installations of R/3 on Windows NT are now based on Compaq servers -- more than the four nearest competitors combined (b). Many of the same installation methodologies that have been incorporated in Ready-to-Run R/3: R/3PAQ have been tested and proven by Compaq and SAP in the thousands of installations of R/3 on Compaq ProLiant Servers. R/3PAQ Helps Customers Improve Their Business Processes R/3PAQ, which includes products from market leaders Compaq, SAP and Microsoft, includes SAP's R/3 and Windows NT pre-installed and pre-customized on Compaq hardware and running the customers' database of choice -- Microsoft SQL Server A relational DBMS from Microsoft that is a major component of the Windows Server System. It is Microsoft's high-end client/server database and is closely integrated with Microsoft Visual Studio and the Microsoft Office System. , Informix or Oracle. Because R/3PAQ is a SAP packaged solution, businesses can reduce the time and cost associated with R/3 installations, and get a head start on optimizing the R/3 solution for their business. R/3PAQ's quick configuration and proven installation gives businesses the opportunity to implement the base R/3 environment in just hours, enabling them to quickly begin improving their business processes and allowing them to focus on their competitive advantages. "SAP's R/3 is a powerful business applications solution that can enable businesses of all sizes to improve their processes and become more competitive," said Bob Fernander, North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. Vice President of Enterprise Marketing, Compaq Computer Corporation. "Compaq, Inacom and SAP are working together to bring the benefits of R/3 to businesses that thought they weren't large enough to enjoy the improved business efficiency offered by R/3." "Ready-to-Run R/3:R/3PAQ is another demonstration of SAP's focus on ensuring the benefits of R/3 are accessible to companies of all sizes," said Paul Wahl, 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. of SAP America. "Developed through close collaboration with Compaq, R/3PAQ provides a complete enterprise-class R/3 implementation on Windows NT that is tightly integrated with Compaq servers for accelerated and confident deployment of mission critical business systems." Compaq Broadens SAP R/3 Knowledge Base In addition, Compaq announced today the opening of the Compaq Online Competence Center, a Web site providing a comprehensive source of information for Compaq-SAP partners delivering R/3 to their customers. The Online Competence Center centralizes and makes available the collective expertise of Compaq Competence Centers around the world. These centers have been instrumental in helping Compaq customers confidently deploy R/3, further establishing Compaq as the worldwide market share leader for R/3 on Windows NT. The Compaq SAP Online Competence Center provides select Compaq-SAP partners with the latest technical information and reference customer case studies from Compaq and SAP, as well as select information from respected industry experts such as Summit Strategies, Gartner Group (company) Gartner Group - One of the biggest IT industry research firms. Address: Connecticut, USA. , 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. , Price Waterhouse and Kulick & Lazarus. Users will have access to the same white papers, benchmark reports, new product data, partner data and pre-sales information as Compaq Competence Center personnel and SAP Basis Consultants. In addition, the Compaq Online Competence Center provides product tools to size, configure and order R/3PAQ solutions. The Compaq Online Configuration Tool sizes the R/3 environment and produces a detailed bill of materials The list of components that make up a system. For example, a bill of materials for a house would include the cement block, lumber, shingles, doors, windows, plumbing, electric, heating and so on. , based upon proven Compaq-certified installation recipes for quicker and smoother installation. "By creating the industry's first on-line competence center for SAP, Compaq is providing its partners 24 hour access to the combined expertise, information and tools developed by Compaq SAP Competence Centers around the globe," said Ronnie Ward, Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Solutions Division, Compaq Computer Corporation. "This service, combined with our new R/3PAQ solutions, allows customers of all sizes to benefit from the experience Compaq has accumulated through 1,500 installations of R/3 on Windows NT." Availability The Ready-to-Run R/3: R/3PAQ solution is being distributed exclusively by Inacom Corporation and is available immediately. The Compaq Online Competence Center is operational immediately. Company Backgrounds 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 Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] programs and business practices. Compaq is strategically organized to meet the current and future needs of its customers, offering Internet and enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. 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 au·thor·ize tr.v. au·thor·ized, au·thor·iz·ing, au·thor·iz·es 1. To grant authority or power to. 2. To give permission for; sanction: 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 An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. locations can be obtained by calling 1-800-345-1518. SAP is a market and technology leader in client/server enterprise application software, providing comprehensive solutions for companies of all sizes and all industry sectors. Cultivating innovative technologies on a solid foundation of business experience, SAP delivers scalable solutions that enable its customers to continually improve upon best business practices. SAP products This presents a list of products of the enterprise software company SAP AG. Enterprise Applications
Founded in 1972, SAP is based in Walldorf, Germany, and employs more than 11,000 people at offices in more than 40 countries who are dedicated to providing a high level of support and service for the more than 11,000 installations of R/3 worldwide. Inacom Corp. is a Fortune 500 global technology management services company providing information and telecommunications solutions to companies worldwide. Inacom's consulting, procurement The fancy word for "purchasing." The procurement department within an organization manages all the major purchases. , integration and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services help corporations gain control of their technology investments. Visit Inacom on the World Wide Web at http://www.inacom.com . -0- (a)Source: SAP AG (b)Source: SAP AG Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. SAP, R/3, Ready-to-Run R/3 and AcceleratedSAP are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Compaq Computer Corporation Ted Bockius 281-514-0484 ted.bockius@compaq.com or Miller/Shandwick Technologies Helen Dragoon dragoon In late 16th-century Europe, a mounted soldier who fought as a light cavalryman on attack and as a dismounted infantryman on defense. The term derived from his weapon, a short musket called the dragoon. 617-536-0470 hdragoon@miller.shandwick.com or SAP America, Inc. Michelle Tolod 610-725-4309 michelle.tolod@sap-ag.de or Waggener Edstrom Amy McGill 503-245-0905 amym@wagged.com or Inacom Corporation Ed Rider 402-392-4516 erider@inacom.com or Bozell Worldwide Jackie A. Fox 402-978-4259 jfox@omaha.bozell.com |
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