WEST KINGSTON, R.I., Dec 14, 1999 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- American
Power Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) (APC) today announced it is the first
power protection vendor to participate in Hewlett-Packard Company's
Business Communications Server (BCS) Solution Partner Program. HP BCS
customers wishing to protect against power outages will want to utilize
APC's award-winning power protection solutions, specifically APC's
Smart-UPS(R) uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). The HP BCS, which
targets small- to medium-size businesses and remote/branch offices of
larger corporations, integrates communications applications, including
such telephone-system functionality as voice mail, call center,
Internet Protocol (IP) telephony, Microsoft Small Business Server, and
remote-management tools.
"Integrated business communications, particularly Internet-based
solutions, offer businesses tremendous flexibility and significant cost
efficiencies. However, the availability of these business-critical
solutions depends on the quality of their power source," said Peter
Rumsey, vice president APC's Enterprise Systems Group. "We are pleased
that HP is emphasizing the role that reliable power protection plays in
matching the level of reliability demanded in the traditional phone
network space."
HP BCS is recommending APC's Smart-UPS 700, 1000, 1400, and 2200 UPSs.
Standard models are available for each VA point for runtime needs
ranging from 10 to 30 minutes. Extended run models and battery packs
are also available at each VA point to address runtime needs ranging
from 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the system load.
"Given that communications systems are the lifeline of any business,
small or large, downtime is unacceptable," said Dan Abouav, general
manager of HP's Business Communications Solutions Operation. "We have
teamed with leaders in various industries, including APC, to offer our
customers a highly reliable, cost-effective voice and data solution to
solve their real business problems."
Today's announcement further broadens the long-term relationship
between the two companies. In addition to partnering in the HP Business
Communications Server Solution Partner Program, APC is specified in HP-
designed network solutions via HP's Network Design Center. APC is also
the worldwide recommended UPS vendor of choice for all HP NetServer
systems and APC's Redundant Switch is recommended for highly available,
mission-critical applications. Additionally, APC's UPS management
software can easily be integrated with HP NetServer Assistant, HP
OpenView and HP TopTools to ensure complete enterprise power
management.
To learn more about all of APC's award-winning power protection and
management solutions, visit APC's Web site at www.apcc.com or call APC
at 800-877-4080.
About American Power Conversion Founded in 1981, American Power
Conversion (Nasdaq: APCC) is a leading provider of global, end-to-end
power protection products and services, which include surge
suppressors, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), power conditioning
equipment, related software, and professional and consulting services
for Nonstop Networking(TM).
APC's comprehensive solutions, which are designed for both home and
corporate environments, improve the manageability, availability and
performance of sensitive electronic, network, communications and
industrial equipment of all sizes. APC, which is headquartered in West
Kingston, Rhode Island, reported sales of $1.126 billion for the year
ended December 31, 1998. All trademarks are the property of their
owners. Additional information about APC and its global end-to-end
solutions can be found by accessing the APC World Wide Web site at
www.apcc.com or by calling 800-877-4080.
For more information contact:
Media:
Jodi Kennedy, APC director of media relations worldwide,
800-788-2208 ext. 2158, jkennedy@apcc.com
Juli Dexter, APC media relations manager, 800-788-2208 ext. 2373,
jdexter@apcc.com
Ron Seredian, APC media relations manager, 661-259-7799, rseredia@apcc.com
Investors:
Debbie Grey, APC investor relations manager, 800- 788- 2208, ext. 2994,
dgrey@apcc.com
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