Micron Electronics Launches AdvanceDeploy Program to Support the Move to Microsoft Windows NT 5 Among Midmarket Businesses.SUN VALLEY, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 18, 1998-- -- Micron'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. experience provides the foundation to help business customers implement Windows NT(R) solutions today and tomorrow -- Leading the transition to 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 among midmarket businesses, Micron Electronics, Inc. today announced its new AdvanceDeploy program designed to provide software, systems and support for companies moving to the Windows NT 5 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. . Today, Micron is a leading provider of Windows NT solutions with over 50% of desktop systems and 25% of notebook systems shipping preinstalled with Windows NT Workstation 4.0. Micron is the first computer supplier to announce a program designed to provide desktop and server systems 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. with Windows NT 5 beta 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. . Micron also announced the entire line of ClientPro(R) business desktop and NetFrame(R) server systems will be designed to be compatible with Windows NT 5, or `Windows NT 5 Ready.' Most configurationsof Millennia(R) desktop and Trek(tm) and GoBook(tm) notebook lines will also ship `Windows NT 5 Ready.' AdvanceDeploy is the first in a series of programs Micron will introduce this year targeted at companies with 1,000 employees or less. "Microsoft Windows NT 5 is widely regarded as the most significant advance in the history of personal computer operating systems," said Mark Gonzales Mark Gonzales (born June 1 1969), also known as "The Gonz", is a professional skateboarder and artist. He is known in the skateboarding world as the pioneer of street skateboarding, currently skateboarding's most popular form. , vice president of worldwide marketing at Micron. "Our knowledge and experience with Windows NT has convinced us of two things. First, organizations who exploit Windows NT 5 to its fullest will have an advantage over those who don't. Second, it's midmarket businesses that can run faster, are far more flexible and given the right tools can leap ahead in the planning and deployment process. We intend to partner with our customers to provide new tools and support programs to enable them to win." "We are delighted that Micron is aggressively pursuing Windows NT Workstation solutions for midmarket business customers," said Yusuf Mehdi, Director of Windows Desktop Marketing, Microsoft Corp. "With the reliability, performance, manageability and security of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on Micron 'Windows NT 5 Ready' systems customers will be well-positioned to move to Windows NT Workstation 5 in the future." The program includes four key components: `Windows NT 5 Ready' Systems Effective September 1, the entire ClientPro business desktop and NetFrame server system product families move to `Windows NT 5 Ready' systems exclusively. Most configurations of Millennia desktop and Trek and GoBook notebook lines will also ship `Windows NT 5 Ready.' All customers, whether members of the AdvanceDeploy program or not, will be able to order `Windows NT 5 Ready' systems from Micron. All `Windows NT 5 Ready' systems will employ Intel 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. , Xeon or advanced Celeron microprocessors, ship with a minimum of 64 MB of memory and have Windows NT 4 pre-installed. As with all Micron systems, each unit is certified See certification. to be Y2K See Y2K problem and Y2K compliant. Y2K - Year 2000 (year 2000)-compliant. AdvanceDeploy Program When Microsoft ships Windows NT 5 beta operating system products, Windows NT Workstation and Windows NT Server, customers enrolled in the AdvanceDeploy program will receive copies of the pre-release software directly from Micron. AdvanceDeploy Systems AdvanceDeploy customers will be able to order new Micron ClientPro and NetFrame server systems with a Windows NT 5 beta pre-installed. These systems are optimized for the new operating system, and will allow IT managers to become familiar with it without disrupting their existing systems. AdvanceDeploy Dedicated Support Line IT managers in the AdvanceDeploy program will have a support hotline dedicated to answering questions about Windows NT 5. Micron's technical staff is fully trained on Windows Workstation (1) Any PC running Windows. (2) Using a Windows server as a client PC. The server versions of Windows are occasionally used as desktop computers to take advantage of the additional robustness and features built into server products. See Windows server. and Server, and keeps a repository of information on deployment issues and solutions. This hotline will become a key resource for IT managers who need to get up and running as quickly as possible after introduction. The combination of features in Windows NT Workstation 5 provides users with greater reliability, a more secure environment and improved network management. Other features include DirectX 6.0 for advanced graphics, Plug and Play support, integrated smart card support and faster startup with OnNow. More information on Windows NT 5 can be obtained at http://www.microsoft/com/ntworkstation. The Active Directory in Windows NT Server 5 allows easy installation of new applications across the network, remote software upgrades and a single location from which computers, peripherals, routers and hubs can be managed. IntelliMirror features enable a single, centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. server to store user data so customers have access to it anytime, anywhere. AdvanceDeploy software, systems and support will begin with future Windows NT 5 beta releases See beta version. from Microsoft. IT managers who wish to enroll their companies in the program should contact Micron at 800/776-4516, or visit the company Web site at http://www.micronpc.com. AdvanceDeploy is designed for IT professionals working within organizations, and a limited number of account requirements will apply. Micron Electronics, Inc., a recognized industry leader and direct vendor known for its award-winning products and services, develops, manufactures and markets high-performance, competitively-priced computing computing - computer solutions to consumers, small businesses, commercial and public sector buyers. Its superior customer service and toll-free technical support is available to customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. SpecTek, a division of Micron Electronics, Inc. processes and markets various grades of DRAM products under the SpecTek(R) brand name. The company is majority-owned by Micron Technology Micron Technology ("Micron") NYSE: MU is a multinational company based in Boise, Idaho, USA, best known for producing many forms of semiconductor devices. This includes DRAM, SDRAM, flash memory, and CMOS image sensing chips. , Inc. Contact Micron Electronics at www.micronpc.com or 1-800/209-9686. Statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. and are being provided in reliance upon the "safe-harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's ability to achieve growth and become a top tier player in the industry, sharpen sharp·en tr. & intr.v. sharp·ened, sharp·en·ing, sharp·ens To make or become sharp or sharper. sharp customer focus, leverage the direct model, maximize industry opportunities and company strengths, develop a differentiated brand, develop and support mid market customers, leverage its ongoing relationship with Micron Technology, Inc. and segment its product lines based on customer needs. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and are based on current management expectations and information available to the Company as of such date. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement. It is important to note that actual results could differ materially from historical results or those contemplated in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include various risks and uncertainties such as competitive influences, changes in customer markets, overall product demand and shifts in demand, changes in technology, the ability of the Company to fully implement its strategies with respect to customer-focused business units and other risks disclosed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. ClientPro, Millennia, NetFRAME, TransPort TREK, GoBook and SpecTek are registered trademarks of Micron Electronics, Inc. Pentium II, Xeon and Celeron are registered trademarks 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 . Microsoft Windows NT is a registered 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, . Other product names used in this publication are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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