Intergraph Computer Systems Ships New Hardware Systems with Latest Intel Pentium II 450 MHz Processor.HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 1998-- Delivers extreme performance systems including graphics workstations, PCs, and high-availability network servers at competitive price points Intergraph Computer Systems (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : INGR) today announced that its graphics workstations, PCs, and workgroup and departmental servers now incorporate Intel(R)'s new 450 MHz (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(R) II processor, the fastest Pentium II The successor to the Pentium Pro from Intel. Pentium II refers to the CPU chip or the PC that uses it. Code named "Klamath," the Pentium II was a Pentium Pro with MMX multimedia instructions. processor available today. The new Windows and 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. -based systems are available immediately and offer ultimate performance at competitive price points for all segments of Intergraph's product line, which includes award-winning TDZ TDZ The Dead Zone (movie) TDZ Touchdown Zone TDZ Temperature Danger Zone (food safety) TDZ Tvornica Duhana Zagreb (Croatian tobacco factory) TDZ thiazolidinediones (TM) 2000 ViZual Workstations, affordable TD(TM) professional PCs, and robust InterServe(TM) servers for workgroup and departmental deployment. Prices start at $2830 for the new TDZ 2000 ViZual Workstations, $2330 for TD-PCs, and $3670 for InterServe servers. The new 450 MHz processors, combined with Intergraph's value-added engineering and a range of 2D/3D graphics options, deliver application performance gains of more than 10% over previous generation Intel processors. This performance, along with Intergraph's unmatched combination of reliability and affordability, has made Intergraph Computer Systems the vendor of choice for technical and creative professionals in the fields of animation, MCAD MCAD Microsoft Certified Application Developer MCAD Mechanical Computer Aided Design MCAD Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase (inherited metabolic disease) MCAD Minneapolis College of Art and Design , traditional CAD, digital content creation The development of newsworthy, educational and entertainment material for distribution over the Internet or other electronic media. See DAMS. , prepress and publishing, and visual simulation. In addition, Intergraph's systems are ideal for enterprise solutions ranging from internet/intranet to thin-client and messaging to business productivity applications. "Intergraph has hit the ground running by making these new 450 MHz systems available immediately, coinciding with Intel's announcement of the new Pentium II processors," said Wade Patterson, 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. and president of Intergraph Computer Systems. "This means our customers immediately experience Intergraph's superior systems and graphics technology combined with the power boost of Intel's latest processors. In addition, our aggressive price/performance strategy will appeal to all users who demand high-performance, yet are mindful of budget constraints." Industry-Leading Workstations, PCs, and Servers Intergraph Computer Systems has established a solid reputation in the industry with its high-performance computing High-speed computing, which typically refers to supercomputers used in scientific research. solutions, powered by Intel Pentium II processors, cutting-edge system technologies, and enhanced 2D/3D graphics technology, including Intergraph's patented RealiZm II 3D graphics and the recently announced record-breaking Intense 3D Wildcat wildcat, common name of two Old World cats, the European wildcat, Felis sylvestris, of Europe and W Asia, and the African wildcat, or kaffir cat, F. lybica, of Africa and Asia. graphics. Available in a variety of configurations, users can select from a wide range of options to create optimum systems for their application or enterprise-wide computing needs or budget. Intergraph will immediately deploy the new Intel 450 MHz Pentium II processor in the following Intergraph products: -- TDZ 2000 GL2 ViZual Workstations: With single or dual 450 MHz Pentium II processors, Intergraph's top-performing, low-cost TDZ 2000 GL2 ViZual Workstations continue to lead the industry in price/performance, with prices starting at only $2830. Additionally, users can extend their performance advantage through the next wave of 3D graphics technology with an upgrade path to Intergraph's next-generation Intense(TM) 3D Wildcat graphics -- offered at savings up to 100% (see separate release, July 21, 1998). -- TD 260 PCs: Intergraph offers a single 450 MHz Pentium II processor in an affordable, graphics-tuned PC that provides the best out-of-the-box experience for traditional CAD, graphics design, and new media applications, with prices starting at only $2330. -- InterServe 80 SL and 800 SL servers: The InterServe 80 SL and 800 SL include a single 450 MHz Pentium II processor that can be upgraded to dual processors. This processing performance is combined with high-performance features, expandability, flexibility and high availability Also called "RAS" (reliability, availability, serviceability) or "fault resilient," it refers to a multiprocessing system that can quickly recover from a failure. There may be a minute or two of downtime while one system switches over to another, but processing will continue. for workgroups and departments. Prices start at only $3670. Pricing and Availability Intergraph systems based on Intel's new 450 MHz Pentium II processor are available immediately through authorized Intergraph Computer Systems resellers. Prices start at $2830 (U.S.) for the new TDZ 2000 ViZual Workstations, $2330 (U.S.) for TD-PCs, and $3670 (U.S.) for InterServe servers. For additional product, pricing, or sales information, customers can call 800-763-0242. About Intergraph Computer Systems Intergraph Computer Systems (Huntsville, AL) is the world leader in 3D graphics technology, products, and services for Windows NT. Intergraph develops, manufactures, sells, and supports computer systems and advanced graphics accelerators for the creative and technical desktop in markets such as traditional CAD, MCAD, animation, content creation, publishing and prepress, and digital media. Intergraph's server and networking and interoperability products for the IT environment deliver workgroup to enterprise performance for internet, intranet, and extranet, as well as thin client applications. Hardware products include Pentium/Pentium Pro/Pentium II processors/Windows/Windows NT-based graphics workstations, graphics accelerators, and servers. Intergraph Computer Systems is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Intergraph Corporation (NASDAQ: INGR). For more information about Intergraph Computer Systems, call 800-763-0242, or visit the company's Web site at www.intergraph.com/ics/. ---------- EDITORS: If you wish to provide a telephone number for reader inquiries, please use 800-763-0242. Intergraph's World Wide Web URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. is www.intergraph.com/ics Intergraph, TD, TDZ, and the Intergraph logo are registered trademarks and InterServe, Intense 3D, RealiZm, and DirectBurst are trademarks of Intergraph Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks 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, . Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation (company) Intel Corporation - A US microelectronics manufacturer. They produced the Intel 4004, Intel 8080, Intel 8086, Intel 80186, Intel 80286, Intel 80386, Intel 486 and Pentium microprocessor families as well as many other integrated circuits and personal computer networking . Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Intergraph, Huntsville Shelley Miller, 256/730-7631 stmiller@ingr.com or Marla Robinson, 256/730-1813 mcrobins@ingr.com |
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