Network Technology Group Joins Compaq's Solution Alliance
Program; Offers Strategic Advantage for Southeast's Leading
ASP/ISP Solutions Provider
BATON ROUGE, La., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a multi-million dollar agreement to purchase
Compaq ProLiant servers, Network Technology Group (NTG) today announced joining Compaq
Computer Corporation's (NYSE: CPQ - news) Solution Alliance Program. The program gives NTG, an
Application Service Provider (ASP) that specializes in providing businesses with a full range of data
communication services, access to Compaq's state-of-the-art technical training -- including three levels
of accredited system engineer certifications, technology solution centers to pilot customer applications,
industry updates, and co-branding opportunities with Compaq.
``As a market leader in global ASP server platforms, Compaq shares our vision that the Internet is the
foundation for businesses to have a distinct technical advantage,'' said Scott R. Thompson, CEO,
Network Technology Group. ``The Compaq Solution Alliance Program, in conjunction with a
leading-edge technology infrastructure powered by Compaq, will enable us to offer the highest quality
technology solutions for our customers' hosting and connectivity needs.''
According to the January 2000 ASP report published by International Data Corporation (IDC), one of the
world's leading providers of technology intelligence, industry analysis, and market data, Compaq was
named by ASPs as one of the leading preferred partners in the categories of storage and servers: ``The
Compaq Solutions Alliance program was launched last year to complement equipment sales and
strengthen our relationship with strategic partners such as NTG,'' said Jerry Earle, vice president of
sales for Compaq's central region based in Dallas. ``The innovative program helps companies develop,
market, and sell their offerings on Compaq platforms and through Compaq distribution channels.''
As of June 2000, approximately 2,400 companies were enrolled in the Compaq Solution Alliance
program. ``With a leading-edge network infrastructure supplier and strategic solutions partner like
Compaq, we feel like we have an advantage in an increasingly competitive ASP market,'' said
Thompson.
About Network Technology Group
Network Technology Group (NTG), headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a full-service
Application Service Provider (ASP) that provides businesses with hosting, network integration, and
high-speed connectivity solutions. NTG has successfully empowered customers to expand their virtual
enterprises in over 22 states across the U.S. The company delivers and supports multiple software
solutions such as Microsoft, Citrix, Corel, iManage, and other industry specific packages from its owned
and operated data center for a monthly subscription fee. NTG's data center and network control system
monitors and hosts mission critical computer-based resources by providing customers with heightened
security, superior network configuration, and back-up Internet connectivity and power systems. For
more information visit NTG's website at www.ntg.com.
About Compaq
Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the largest supplier of computing
systems in the world. Compaq designs, develops, manufactures and markets hardware, software,
solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant
business-critical solutions, and communications products, commercial desktop and portable products,
and consumer PCs.
Compaq products and services are sold in more than 200 countries directly to businesses, through a
network of authorized Compaq marketing partners, and directly to businesses and consumers through
Compaq's e-commerce web site at compaq.com. Compaq markets its products and services
primarily to customers from the business, home, government, and education sectors. Customer support
and information about Compaq and its products and services are available at compaq.com.
Compaq and the Compaq logo Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned
herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This financial
discussion contains forward- looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of
risks and uncertainties. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially include: delays in the implementation of changes in delivery models, component shortages,
increased competitive environment and pricing pressures, delays in product rollout schedules, slow
acceptance for new form factors, changes in product, customer and geographic sales mix, employee
retention, the financial condition of resellers, delays in new systems implementation, operational
inefficiencies related to sales cycles, equity investment volatility, emerging market political or economic
instability and disruptions related to restructuring actions. Further information on the factors that could
affect Compaq's financial results is included in Compaq's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
filings, including the latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and the latest quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation and Network Technology Group, Inc.
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