CompuCom Is Certified in IBM's Build From Parts Program; Company is First to Participate in New Channel Assembly Process.DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 14, 1998--CompuCom Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMPC CMPC Classified Matter Protection and Control CMPC Compañia Manufacturera de Papeles y Cartones S.A. CMPC Cisco Multi-Path Channel CMPC Children's Media Policy Coalition CMPC Central Milk Producers Cooperative CMPC Connecticut Minority Purchasing Council ), a leading network integration company, announces it is the first channel partner to attain certification in IBM's Build From Parts (BFP BFP n. slang for bona fide purchaser, which means someone who purchased something (e.g. a bond, a promissory note, or jewelry) with no reason to be suspicious that it was stolen, belonged to someone else, or was subject to another party's claim. ) channel assembly program. The program authorizes CompuCom to install processor and memory as part of the final assembly process. Certification for BFP was completed on June 23, 1998. CompuCom is certified out of its Configuration Center in Paulsboro, N.J. and is working closely with IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) to certify its Stockton, Calif. facility by the end of July. The program expands the scope of IBM's Authorized Assembly Program (AAP AAP - Association of American Publishers ) by allowing authorized BFP resellers to install processor and memory on a build-to-order basis 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. customer specifications. "The BFP program will allow CompuCom to deliver the exact solution the customer requires and reduce our finished goods inventory even further than the APP program," said David Hall David Hall may refer to:
The certification process entailed undergoing a series of detailed tests to determine that key controls are in place to assure IBM-factory quality, including: -- Facility capacity for building, imaging and testing large quantities of systems -- A closed loop quality program to ensure responsive and efficient Customer service -- Adequate training programs -- Proper security systems for handling bulk processors and memory -- Systems to stop manufacturing if critical parameters for quality are exceeded CompuCom Systems, Inc., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading provider of network integration services and distributed desktop products for large and medium-sized corporate customers. CompuCom's services include: LAN/WAN LAN/WAN Local Area Network/Wide Area Network projects, consulting and asset tracking; network management, help desk and field engineering; procurement, configuration, distribution and software management. The company operates 46 branch sales offices and two advanced configuration and distribution centers. CompuCom is accessible via the Internet at http://www.compucom.com.
CONTACT: CompuCom Systems, Inc., Dallas
Carrie Hunnicutt, 972/856-5794
chunnicu@compucom.com
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