NG and Thread, a not sexy but essential step toward enterprise acceptance of AMD solutions.
Manageability is the #1 issue in enterprise computing. This is the first time I hear AMD has developed some software in IT domain. I think this piece of news is more important than 1.1 GHZ demo.
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AMD Announces New Desktop Collaboration with Computer Associates
New Software Delivers Unparalleled Manageability And Functionality to End Users
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Here's What AMD PC Partners are Saying: ca.com
SUNNYVALE, Calif., and ISLANDIA, N.Y., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) and Computer
Associates International, Inc. (CA) today announced CA's Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition, a comprehensive solution for
managing desktop computers.
Based on CA's leading desktop management expertise combined with AMD's standards-based AlertIT technology, Unicenter
TNG Desktop Edition is the most technically advanced and comprehensive desktop management solution being brought to
the marketplace. It is designed to operate in stand-alone Windows environments and work seamlessly with Unicenter TNG,
CA's award-winning total enterprise management solution. Corporate IT departments can effortlessly upgrade to full
functionality of asset management, software distribution, network management and other Unicenter TNG capabilities.
Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition includes complete virus protection, software and hardware inventory, system configuration
information, an extendable knowledge database of solutions, and PC health monitoring for AMD-based PCs. Both AMD and
CA will offer this complete solution for free.
Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition was developed with the sole purpose of simplifying how desktop computers communicate
potential problems and conflicts to end users, whether implemented as a solution for growing businesses or as a useful tool in
the home. As a result, Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition can help lower the total cost of ownership and improve the value and
benefits of PC investments.
Becoming successful in today's eBusiness environment also requires a steadfast internal IT infrastructure. Unicenter TNG
Desktop Edition is the perfect stepping stone in this transition, helping companies maximize system uptime and offering
protection from malicious viruses on the individual level, while delivering a clear and easy path to more comprehensive
system management solutions for the entire enterprise.
AMD and CA have created a solution with more intuitive problem-solving capabilities and important features critical to
ensure optimal system health by including the following functionality:
-- Simplified intuitive communication of PC problems
-- A powerful experience-based reasoning system included with the product
to facilitate intelligent troubleshooting. It contains a library of
known problem conditions, explanations and suggested resolutions.
Resellers, OEMs and support organizations can easily augment this
information to provide customized service to their customers
-- Valuable new functionality, such as complete antivirus tools
-- Extensibility to the business workgroup and enterprise environment
``By providing much needed functionality and an easy-to-comprehend user interface, Computer Associates and AMD have
given PC users and IT technicians a powerful and intuitive desktop utility,' said Philip Mendoza, client management
software analyst at International Data Corporation. ``And by making it widely available at no cost, Unicenter TNG Desktop
Edition is clearly a leading product of choice for PC device health monitoring and troubleshooting.'
``Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition provides a less complicated path for standardization of management on corporate
desktops,' said Marc Sokol, CA, senior vice president and general manager, global marketing. ``Unicenter TNG Desktop
Edition fits seamlessly into business-computing environments, providing functionality to the workgroup, network and major
enterprise systems through integration with other CA management solutions. It's exciting to be working with AMD, which
understands the value this type of management brings to the end user and the industry.'
``As we move our award-winning AMD Athlon processor into the commercial environment, we know that desktop
management is a key component of our enterprise strategy,' said Rob Herb, AMD senior vice president and chief marketing
executive. ``Working with Computer Associates, a well-established strategic partner and recognized leader in enterprise
management, helps us ensure that AMD-based platforms are the best managed in the industry.'
Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition uses AMD's AlertIT technology, which leverages standard PC components to provide
monitoring and alerting of system configuration, component status, operating parameters, error conditions and other critical
events and information. The AlertIT software allows configuration for operations such as enabling or disabling alerts for
specific system management events, and setting tolerances for monitoring critical system parameters such as temperatures,
voltages and fan speeds.
The enabling components of AlertIT will be provided as part of Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition when installed on
manageable AMD Athlon and AMD-K6 family-based PCs. AlertIT technology, which was developed by AMD, is the latest
addition to AMD's Managed Performance Portfolio of hardware, software and firmware solutions that improve network and
system performance and manageability.
The effort involved in Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition demonstrates a strengthened partnership between Computer
Associates and AMD. CA and AMD plan to continue working closely in the future to enable value-added business
computing solutions. Both companies have enjoyed a strong relationship for a number of years, working together on
initiatives addressing network management and total cost of ownership.
Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition is planned for availability by March 1 at no cost from AMD's and CA's Web sites, AMD and
CA account representatives, and as a preinstalled option on selected vendors' AMD processor-based business PCs.
AMD is a global supplier of integrated circuits for the personal and networked computer and communications markets.
AMD produces processors, flash memories and products for communications and networking applications. AMD processors,
including the AMD-K6-2 and AMD Athlon product families, power computers manufactured by nine of the Top 10
computer OEMs worldwide, including Compaq, Gateway, HP and IBM. AMD's mobile processors are used in more than 55
percent of notebook computers sold in the retail market to consumers and small businesses. Founded in 1969 and based in
Sunnyvale, Calif., AMD had revenues of $2.9 billion in 1999. (NYSE: AMD - news). Additional press releases and
information about AMD are available at amd.com.
Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE: CA - news), the world's leading business software company, delivers the
end-to-end infrastructure to enable eBusiness through innovative technology, services and education. CA has 18,000
employees worldwide and had revenue of $6.3 billion for the year ended December 31, 1999. For more information, visit
ca.com.
All trademarks, tradenames, service marks and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
WHAT AMD PC PARTNERS ARE SAYING
Edge Technology, Sydney, Australia
Peter Lai
``We are constantly looking for ways to extend the full benefits of IT to
our business users. With Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition, Computer Associates
and AMD have combined on a tool that delivers an array of features right to
the desktop."
EnRamp Computers, Orange County, Calif.
Jason S. Lyons
CEO
``Getting the most out of a networked environment is the concern of every
serious business manager today. Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition is the right
tool to improve productivity and lower the total cost of ownership. This kind
of innovation is what enRamp looks for as we continue to deliver added value
to our customers."
Everex Systems, Inc., Fremont, Calif.
Dr. Yale Ma
CEO
``Simplicity in design and depth of functionality make Unicenter TNG
Desktop Edition a perfect complement to Everex's AMD Athlon processor-based
Explora product line. Not only does it enhance the business/government
desktop, but it also will enable us to deliver corporate-class benefits to
both the small business and the home."
Global Computer Supplies, Port Washington, N.Y.
Bill Golden
Senior Director of Marketing
``Our corporate customers face growing computing demands of the new
eBusiness economy and are constantly challenged to reduce the total cost of
ownership within their IT environment. Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition is the
right product at the right time."
Mega Sellers B.V., Vianen, The Netherlands
Raymond Perridon
``With key features like virus protection and PC health monitoring,
Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition provides the right mix of tools that today's IT
managers need to lower the total cost of ownership. Our customers depend on
the reliability that ShiTec PCs deliver to their networked environment. The
addition of Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition on our PCs will enhance the level of
service and support we can provide to our customers."
MidWest Micro Corp., Fletcher, Ohio
Jim Wilmath
Director of PC Marketing
``Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition is a key component that will allow our
customers to make the transition to eBusiness by enabling protection from
viruses at the desktop and helping to ensure critical system uptime. This new
product from AMD and Computer Associates provides a clear and easy path to
more comprehensive system management solutions, making it a complete
manageability package."
Pionex Technologies, Inc., Somerset, N.J.
John Amico
Vice President of Sales
``As businesses become eBusinesses, system reliability and support become
more crucial than ever because there is no room for error in the Internet
economy. Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition provides a comprehensive set of tools
that enrich the features of Pionex Elite AMD processor-based workstations and
provides end users with the level of performance that they expect from Pionex
and AMD."
Systemax Inc., Port Washington, N.Y.
Richard Leeds
CEO
``Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition provides a complete package of desktop
tools that further strengthens the features of our AMD Athlon-processor-based
PCs."
TigerDirect, Inc., Miami, Fla.
Gilbert Fiorentino
CEO
``Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition is the kind of innovative tool we would
expect from one of the world's leading providers of mission-critical business
solutions. Combining this product with our AMD Athlon-processor-based PCs for
business enables a compelling integrated hardware and software solution for
today's business environment."
Transtec AG, Tuebingen, Germany
Juergen Jedek
Product Marketing Manager
``We see Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition as a powerful new tool that is ideal
for our business customers, from the Fortune 500 IT manager to the owner of a
growing business."
U-Tron Technologies, Inc., Fremont, Calif.
Steve Chen
President
``Customizing enterprise solutions for our clients is one of the keys to
our success. Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition from Computer Associates and AMD
is yet another tool that enables us to deliver complete and scalable system
manageability for today's dynamic business environment."
Waibel Systemhaus GmbH, Ettlingen, Germany
Andreas Waibel
President and General Manager
``Unicenter TNG Desktop Edition provides an intuitive user interface to
simplify desktop management. With virus protection, software and hardware
inventory, and health monitoring, this powerful new product will provide MIS
managers and end users alike a new level of control over their PCs. We look
forward to the benefits it can deliver to our business customers who rely on
the power of AMD Athlon-processor-based PCs."
Xi Computer Corp., San Clemente, Calif.
Robert Bragaglia
Vice President of Marketing
``This versatile business management solution provides new features and
functionality that are a welcome option for our corporate customers and
channel partners. By providing this full-featured product at no charge, AMD
and Computer Associates have demonstrated a clear focus on improving the
desktop and managed PC environment."
SOURCE: Computer Associates International, Inc. |
