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To: Paul Engel who wrote (137604)	6/19/2001 12:22:52 PM
From: Paul Engel	Respond to of 186894

Intel Investors - Intel launches $99 1 Gigabit/sec NIC LAN card - to help accelerate the conversion to faster LAN speeds. This represents a small part of Intel's thrust into the communications segment - and it indicates why Intel will need those multiple new wafer fabs when business conditions turn aroud. Paul {======================} biz.yahoo.com Tuesday June 19, 11:06 am Eastern Time Press Release Intel to Break $100 Barrier With New Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Unveils Desktop and Server Adapters for Mainstream Copper-Based Networks; Produces Single-Chip Gigabit Ethernet Controllers in Volume HILLSBORO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2001-- Intel Corporation today announced that it has begun shipping samples of third-generation Gigabit Ethernet adapters. These include a desktop adapter that will be available later this year for the suggested retail price of $99, as well a server adapter. Both adapters are optimized for common copper networks and should help accelerate the deployment of Gigabit Ethernet networks. In addition, Intel is now in volume production of the world's first single-chip Gigabit Ethernet controllers. To help solve network bottlenecks created by bandwidth-intensive applications, such as data warehousing, IP storage and video streaming, organizations are beginning to deploy Gigabit Ethernet technologies that allow data to travel over a network at 1 billion bits per second (or 1,000 Mbps). ``As customers upgrade servers and desktops to Intel's multi-gigabit processors with next generation bus architectures, they need to also scale network bandwidth to Gigabit Ethernet levels. This provides a balanced, high performance environment,'' said Greg Lang, vice president and general manager of Intel's Platform Networking Group. ``We expect Intel's new adapters to help accelerate the deployment of Gigabit Ethernet by providing customers with up to ten times the performance of Fast Ethernet on standard copper networks for less than $100.'' According to Cahners In-Stat, the Gigabit Ethernet adapter market segment grew at 287 percent in 2000, with Intel increasing its position as the worldwide leader to 48 percent market segment share. The overall Gigabit Ethernet adapter market segment is forecast to grow from $168 million in 2001 to $1.7 billion in 2005.** Intel Samples Desktop and Server Adapters Both the Intel® PRO/1000 T Desktop Adapter and the Intel® PRO/1000 XT Server Adapter are based on Intel's single-chip Gigabit Ethernet controller, and feature advanced auto-negotiation and auto-sensing technology. With this technology, IT managers can deploy adapters into existing Category 5 Ethernet (10 Mbps) or Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) networks. As the network infrastructure evolves, the adapters will automatically adjust performance to higher Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) speeds without additional configuration. The Intel® PRO/1000 XT Server adapter supports the PCI-X bus, which provides faster and more efficient networking. PCI-X is a new bus architecture allowing servers to transfer data faster within systems, which helps alleviate communication bottlenecks and improve the overall performance of the network. Both adapters will also support a broad range of operating systems, including Microsoft Windows NT, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Linux, Novell Netware, SunSoft Solaris* and SCO UnixWare*. The new adapters will be demonstrated publicly for the first time at the TECHXNY technical conference in New York next week. Intel Produces Single-Chip Gigabit Ethernet Controllers The Intel® 82544EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller and the Intel® 82544GC Gigabit Ethernet Controller enable OEMs to build Gigabit Ethernet network connections directly into servers, workstations or networking devices using a type of connection called LAN-on-motherboard (LOM). The controllers are up to 70 percent smaller than previous generations. Customers can select either the Intel 82544EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller, available in a 27x27mm package for standard servers or workstations, or the Intel® 82544GC Gigabit Ethernet Controller, available in a reduced-size, 21x21mm package for ultra-dense or space-constrained servers. Intel's single-chip Gigabit Ethernet controllers use less than 50 percent of the power of previous controllers, generating less heat to help improve the reliability of systems. Pricing and Availability The Intel® 82544EI Gigabit Ethernet Controller and the Intel 82544GC Gigabit Ethernet Controller are now available for the suggested retail price of $68.50 and $69.90 each in quantities of 1,000 units. The Intel® PRO/1000 T Desktop Adapter and the Intel® PRO/1000 XT Server Adapter are now sampling and will be available in volume later this year. The desktop adapter will be available for the suggested retail price of $99. Pricing for the server adapter will be disclosed later this year. Product information is available at www.intel.com/network/go/desktop_gig or 800/538-3373 for the U.S. and Canada; (44) 1-793-431-155 for Europe; or 503/264-7354 for elsewhere. Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. Intel is a trademark or registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Source: Cahners-InStat, Network Clients Market: Getting Fast and Mobile, May 2001. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: Intel Scott McLaughlin, 503/712-1512 scott.k.mclaughlin@intel.com Email this story - Most-emailed articles - Most-viewed articles -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More Quotes and News: NasdaqNM:INTC - news Related News Categories: computer hardware, computers, entertainment, networking, semiconductors, software --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

To: Paul Engel who wrote (137604)	6/19/2001 12:26:05 PM
From: andreas_wonisch	Respond to of 186894

Paul, Re: However, I couldn't tell from the text if TWO AthWIper CPUS were used in that TYAN motherboard - or just one. [...] Can you clarify this? They used only on Athlon MP CPU. The Thunder was used because they had no other fully compatible motherboard at hand. For additional info see my post on the moderated AMD thread. Andreas

To: Paul Engel who wrote (137604)	6/19/2001 12:26:56 PM
From: Paul Engel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

More ITanium and XEON SOftware support - from Microsoft and SunGard - in the area of financial services. biz.yahoo.com Tuesday June 19, 11:56 am Eastern Time Press Release SunGard, Microsoft and Intel Collaborate on First Microsoft .NET Solutions for Financial Services Industry .NET Framework provides robust platform for integrated straight-through processing NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2001-- Today at the Securities Industry Association's Technology Management Conference and Exhibit, SunGard, Microsoft Corporation and Intel Corporation announced a joint collaboration to deliver the first Microsoft .NET-based solutions for the financial services industry. As part of ongoing development efforts, SunGard and Microsoft are working together to use the Microsoft .NET framework for SunGard's Knowledge Factory, AddVantage and IntelliTran products. Microsoft .NET is Microsoft's vision and platform for the third generation of the Internet where software is delivered as a service -- accessible via any device, any time, anywhere -- and is distributed, programmable and customizable. The Microsoft .NET Platform is explicitly designed to enable the rapid development, integration and orchestration of any group of XML Web services and applications into a single, comprehensive solution. Intel and SunGard are also working closely together to optimize a number of applications such as these to run optimally on Intel® Xeon(TM) processor-based systems, as well as Itanium(TM)-based systems. Beginning with last year's announcement of the development of SunGard's 64-bit Panorama(TM) trading and risk management application for Itanium-based systems, Intel and SunGard have continued their collaboration in order to deliver leading Intel-based products to the financial services industry. Moving forward, SunGard plans to continue its development of a .NET, Itanium-based software platform that will support the next generation of financial Web services. The .NET Framework provides a robust platform for SunGard applications to enable the integration of financial Web services and straight-through processing (STP) within and between financial institutions and their customers. SunGard's Knowledge Factory, AddVantage and IntelliTran products represent market-leading solutions for risk management, asset management and straight-through processing (STP), and are used by hundreds of top tier financial services institutions worldwide. SunGard Knowledge Factory is an online, cross-asset portfolio analysis and management solution that allows financial institutions to provide a wide range of aggregated information both internally and to customers, any time, anywhere. SunGard AddVantage is the only fully Internet-enabled asset management systems to provide real-time solutions for investment management, trust accounting, custody and private banking. SunGard IntelliTran supports self-service research via the Web, allowing customers of financial institutions access to their cash and securities statements and transaction details. Customers can use this information to resolve their own exceptions without manual interaction with their financial institution. ``Microsoft is pleased to be working with industry leaders SunGard and Intel to deliver trading, risk management and STP-enabling solutions over the Internet using the .NET Framework. The combination of SunGard solutions, Microsoft .NET technology and 64-bit computing will offer a reliable, easy-to-use and scalable solution for financial services over the Internet,'' said Jeremy Lehman, chief technologist, financial markets, Microsoft. ``The delivery of open, standards-based technology is essential for the financial services industry where performance, scalability and reliability are critical,'' said Tom Gibbs, director, Intel industry marketing. ``The power of Intel-based systems, the leadership of SunGard solutions, and the Microsoft infrastructure and integration technologies such as .NET are providing the infrastructure required to improving clearing and settlement times from T+5 days to T+1 in the financial services sector.'' Mack Gill, director, global alliances, SunGard said, ``As leaders in delivering Microsoft .NET and 64-bit computing solutions, SunGard remains at the forefront of technology for financial services. By collaborating with Microsoft and Intel, we are well-positioned to deliver next generation of XML Web service solutions.'' About SunGard SunGard (NYSE:SDS - news) is a global leader in integrated IT solutions and eProcessing for financial services. SunGard is also the pioneer and a leading provider of high-availability infrastructure for business continuity. With annual revenues in excess of $1 billion, SunGard serves more than 10,000 clients in over 50 countries, including 47 of the world's 50 largest financial services companies. Visit SunGard at www.sungard.com. About Microsoft Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq:MSFT - news) is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software -- any time, any place and on any device. About Intel Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of computer, networking and communications products. Additional information about Intel is available at www.intel.com/pressroom. Trademark Information: SunGard, the SunGard logo, Knowledge Factory, AddVantage and IntelliTran are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunGard Data Systems Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: SunGard Mack Gill, 212/317-7483 mack.gill@sungard.com or Intel Seth Walker, 503/264-2190 seth.walker@intel.com or Microsoft Chris Schneider, 425/705-9303 cschnei@microsoft.com