Compaq Tru64 UNIX-based AlphaServer
Systems to Assist in Supporting AOL Membership Growth
Compaq Equipment Selected by AOL to Complement Existing Compaq
NonStop(TM) Himalaya Systems
HOUSTON, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ - news) announced
that America Online (NYSE: AOL - news), the world's leading interactive services company, has agreed
to purchase Compaq AlphaServer systems running on the Compaq Tru64 UNIX® operating system to
support various core AOL functions. The new AlphaServer systems will be used in addition to existing
Compaq NonStop(TM) Himalaya and Tru64 UNIX-based AlphaServer systems currently installed at AOL.
Terry Laber, vice president of Systems Operation at America Online, said, ''Our key priority at AOL is
to ensure that our members continue to have the best possible online experience, and as we continue
to rapidly build our network, we're pleased to build on our relationship with Compaq. Compaq, with its
breadth of solutions, is able to help us deliver a network that is both scalable and reliable.''
AOL uses Compaq NonStop(TM) Himalaya and Alpha Servers systems along with the Compaq
NonStop(TM) SQL/MP database to support several of its business functions. Today at AOL, the
Compaq NonStop(TM) Himalaya system is tightly integrated with servers from Compaq and other
vendors.
Bill Heil, vice president and general manager, Business Critical Servers Division at Compaq, said,
''Internet-based computing is driving a dramatic change in global commerce, and AOL is one of a
handful of companies leading the way. To succeed, AOL had to build an extremely reliable, scalable
Internet-based infrastructure. To compete in the Internet-based economy you must deliver on your 24 x
7 promises, and we do. Compaq has worked closely with AOL for years and understands these needs.''
A Compaq customer for more than five years, AOL now boasts more than 18 million members and has
reported over 1,200,000 simultaneous users during its ''prime time.'' Compaq AlphaServer systems set
industry standards for high performance, high availability, and high reliability. Based on the Compaq
Alpha chip, the industry's fastest microprocessor, AlphaServer systems deliver users high-speed
processing for fast navigation. The Compaq Tru64 UNIX operating system provides the highest degree of
performance, scalability, and availability.
Compaq NonStop(TM) Himalaya systems, widely regarded as the world leader in business-critical
availability and massive scalability (many user systems exceed hundreds of processors), are
increasingly attractive as powerful engines in large-scale Internet-based infrastructures. Their unique
ability to deliver both availability and scalability is proving to be particularly valuable among large ISPs,
government infrastructure providers, and global enterprises that are building large Internet-based
business environments. Compaq's working relationship with AOL reflects its commitment to be the
industry leader in helping companies exploit the advantages of Internet-based enterprise computing. As
part of the Compaq NonStop(TM) eBusiness strategy, the company provides a broad array of platforms,
solutions, and services. All are designed to provide the customer with the 24 x 7 availability, scalability,
and data integrity that Internet-based computing requires.
This agreement is in addition to AOL's strategic relationships with other technology providers.
About Compaq
Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second largest computer
company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems. Compaq develops and
markets hardware, software, solutions and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing
solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, enterprise and network storage solutions,
commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is an industry leader in
environmentally friendly programs and business practices.
Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized
Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are
available at compaq.com.
Compaq, Himalaya, NonStop, and the Compaq logo, registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Alpha, AlphaServer, and Tru64 are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation. Other product names
mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Technical specifications and availability are subject to change without notice.
SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation
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