Compaq and Unisys partner to deliver 32-processor server for Windows 2000 Datacenter server

The relationship will join the powerful and scalable Unisys CMP processor architecture with Compaq's industry-standard server expertise to meet ultra- demanding single server e-business and data center requirements. The agreement is a component of Compaq's ProLiant eGeneration strategy to provide customers with breakthrough enterprise economics on industry standards-based solutions, as well as provide new and higher levels of service and support.

"Compaq continues to deliver everything customers need to establish a standards-based Internet infrastructure for 24x7 computing," said Mary McDowell, vice president and general manager of Compaq's Industry-Standard Server Division. "Our relationship with Unisys will allow us to deliver a unique solution to customers whose needs require extreme performance and mission-critical stability. This solution is a strong element of Compaq's Windows 2000 Datacenter Program."

George Gazerwitz, president, Unisys Systems and Technology, said: "Working together, both Unisys and Compaq will use the Windows 2000 Datacenter Server operating system on the innovative Unisys CMP architecture to provide the most powerful performance available in a single industry standards-based server. CMP's excellent performance will give customers the ability to deploy industry-standard solutions supporting mission-critical business environments."

"The delivery of Compaq CMP-based servers on Windows 2000 Datacenter Server is the result of three industry leaders working cooperatively to create an outstanding solution for customers," said Jim Allchin, group general manager, Microsoft Corp. "Together, Compaq, Unisys and Microsoft are delivering industry standards-based technology that can meet even the most demanding customer needs. We are pleased that Compaq and Unisys are working together to deliver such high-powered Windows 2000-based solutions."