DIGITAL'S ALPHA SALVO SCORES DIRECT HIT; EIGHT-SYSTEM LINEUP BLANKETS COMPETITION.MAYNARD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 3, 1994 -- Digital Equipment Corporation today introduced new lines of Alpha workstations and server systems for open client/server computing that boast the industry's best performance and price/performance. The AlphaStation and AlphaServer lines are the industry's first to incorporate advanced 64-bit microprocessor technology with PC-style advantages such as the industry-standard PCI bus PCI bus - Peripheral Component Interconnect . More than 6,400 applications are available, with a choice of operating systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. including DEC OSF/1 (UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). ), OpenVMS, and for the first time, Microsoft's 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. across both lines. Sales of the new systems will be enhanced by Digital's new channels focus. Starting today, Digital's partners will begin showcasing the new systems to thousands of customers at events in 175 locations worldwide (see separate release). Added Value Added value in financial analysis of shares is to be distinguished from value added. Used as a measure of shareholder value, calculated using the formula:
"Digital's AlphaStation and AlphaServer systems deliver leadership price/performance for customers and partners," said Enrico Pesatori, vice president and general manager, Computer Systems Division. "They offer more value by combining high-end performance and reliability with the low-cost design of PCs. Not only do these systems cost less to buy, they cost less to own. Customers can choose from a range of servers and workstations that are scalable to their needs, and can buy from sales channels that suit their business and service requirements. "For our growing network of channels partners, we are introducing simplified business practices, aggressive joint advertising campaigns, and comprehensive support programs," Pesatori added. Alpha System Lineup Ranging from low-end clients to a high-capacity enterprise server, the new Alpha offerings extend Digital's price/performance leadership in the most rapidly growing market segments: the $10,000 and $15,000 workstation ranges, low and mid-range servers, and mainframe- alternative systems. High-end models are based on the Alpha 21064A microprocessor, the world's fastest in volume production. The new Alpha systems begin shipping this month. Three Alpha workstations and five Alpha servers are offered: o AlphaStation 200 4/166 and AlphaStation 200 4/233 mid-range desktop workstations o AlphaStation 400 4/233 mini-tower workstation o AlphaServer 1000 4/200 entry-level server o AlphaServer 2000 4/200 entry-level multiprocessing server o AlphaServer 2100 4/275 high-end SMP (Symmetric MultiProcessing) A multiprocessing architecture in which multiple CPUs, residing in one cabinet, share the same memory. SMP systems provide scalability. As business increases, additional CPUs can be added to absorb the increased transaction volume. departmental server o AlphaServer 2100 4/275 high-end SMP departmental server (cabinet version) * DEC 7000 Model 700 multiprocessor enterprise server As part of today's announcement, Digital introduced new AlphaServer and AlphaStation trademarks, and renamed its highly successful Digital 2100 A500MP server as the AlphaServer 2100 4/200 system. Builds on Performance Lead Philippe Ribeyre, vice president, Workstation Business Segment, Alpha Systems Business Group, commenting on the new workstations' performance said, "The AlphaStation 200 4/166 is 70 percent faster than the 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) 25T, offering the highest UNIX performance customers can buy in the $10,000 range. It also provides a high-performance alternative to Intel platforms. Running Windows NT Workstation, it delivers 79 percent more floating-point performance than 90MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. Pentium systems. The AlphaStation 200 4/233 desktop and AlphaStation 400 4/233 mini-tower set a new performance standard in the $15,000 range. They surpass HP's 715/80 and IBM's 41T system speeds by 50-80 percent and up to 75 percent, respectively," Ribeyre added. "AlphaServer performance also beats comparable IBM, HP, and Sun offerings," 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. Pauline Nist, vice president, Server Business Segment, Alpha Systems Business Group. "The entry-level AlphaServer 1000 4/200 outperforms the HP 9000-800 E55, the IBM PowerServer 390, the Sun SPARCserver 20, and the Compaq Proliant 1000 by 20-60 percent. The AlphaServer 2000 4/200 is twice as fast as the HP G50 at a lower price, and 75 percent faster than the IBM RS/6000-G30 dual CPU CPU in full central processing unit Principal component of a digital computer, composed of a control unit, an instruction-decoding unit, and an arithmetic-logic unit. for 60 percent of the price. Similarly, the AlphaServer 2100 4/275 delivers up to twice the speed of the HP I70 for the same price, and up to 50 percent more performance than the Sun SPARCserver 1000E and IBM 59H at two-thirds the price or less. "Our mainframe alternative, the DEC 7000 Model 700 system with six processors, outperforms the HP 9000 Model T500 with 12 processors," Nist added. AlphaStation Markets Digital's new AlphaStation systems offer the high-performance graphics and network support needed for demanding technical and commercial applications including mechanical CAD, EDA (1) (Electronic Design Automation) Using the computer to design, lay out, verify and simulate the performance of electronic circuits on a chip or printed circuit board. (Electronic Design Automation), software engineering, mapping, technical publishing, and visualization. AlphaStation systems feature the best RISC-based desktop workstation warranty in the industry. AlphaStation Pricing Prices (excluding monitor) begin at $6,995 for the AlphaStation 200 4/166, at $11,750 for the AlphaStation 200 4/233, and at $12,595 for the AlphaStation 400 4/233 system. The workstations are currently available through an extensive network of Value-Added Resellers, OEMs, and distributors, or directly from Digital. AlphaServer Markets AlphaServer systems are ideal for use as application and database servers, especially for finance and accounting, PC LAN (1) A network of IBM or IBM-compatible PCs. (2) A network of any variety of computers. servers, installed-base cluster consolidation, and high-performance computing High-speed computing, which typically refers to supercomputers used in scientific research. . The new AlphaServer line offers the industry's best RISC-based warranty -- three-year, next-day response. AlphaServer Pricing Entry-level pricing for AlphaServer systems starts at $15,970 for the AlphaServer 1000 4/200 system; $18,070 for AlphaServer 2000 4/200; $21,940 for AlphaServer 2100 4/200; $33,390 for AlphaServer 2100 4/275, and $120,000 for the DEC 7000 Model 700 AXP The brand name Digital gave to its first family of Alpha-based computers. In 1998, Digital was acquired by Compaq. See Alpha. system. Digital Equipment Corporation is the world's leader in open client/server solutions from personal computing Refers to users working on their own computers rather than a terminal to a mainframe. Sometimes, the term refers to using computers at home for work and/or entertainment in contrast to business use only. See personal computer. to integrated worldwide information systems. Digital's scalable Alpha platforms, storage, networking, software and services, together with industry-focused solutions from business partners, help organizations compete and win in today's global marketplace. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Alpha AXP, AlphaServer, AlphaStation, DEC, Digital, 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 , and the Digital logo are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation. HP is a registered trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft is a registered trademark and Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation (company) Microsoft Corporation - The biggest supplier of operating systems and other software for IBM PC compatibles. Software products include MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft Access, LAN Manager, MS Client, SQL Server, Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC), MS Mail, . OSF See Open Group. OSF - Open Software Foundation is a registered trademark of Open Software Foundation, Inc. Sun is a registered trademark and SPARCserver is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively by X/Open Company Ltd. CONTACT: Digital Equipment Corp.
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