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STRATUS ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR ADVANCED FAULT TOLERANT PLATFORMS BASED ON
INTEL'S IA-64 PROCESSOR FAMILY
Stratus to offer world class fault tolerance, 64-bit performance, and
investment protection to mission critical applications
Marlboro, Mass., October 3, 1997 - Stratus Computer, Inc. announced
today it is developing its next generation of Stratus® fault-tolerant
Continuum® systems based on Intel's first IA-64 processor, code-named
Merced.
In its plans to expand its system platforms based on Intel® technology,
Stratus is working with Intel to bring together Stratus' transparent,
fault-tolerant systems architecture with the Merced processor's high
performance and scaleability- delivering continuous availability and
64-bit processing to both UNIX® and Windows NT® mission-critical
environments.
Stratus is a leader in delivering open, continuously available computing
to the enterprise environments in telecommunications, financial
services, retail, transportation, and other industries. With over 17
years of providing continuously available computer systems and services
to mission critical environments, Stratus is preparing to introduce a
leading-edge product line of fault tolerant IA-64 based systems when the
Merced processor is in production.
In its plan to introduce a fault-tolerant platform for both Unix and
Windows NT operating systems based on Merced technology, Stratus is
working to optimize its innovative hardware fault-tolerant systems
architecture for use with Intel's family of IA-64 processors.
Industry-standard UNIX and WindowsNT operating systems and applications
will require no modification to gain the around-the-clock availability
provided by Stratus' implementation of replicated Merced processor and
memory cards, I/O, network, and system management components.
"Combining our core competencies in fault tolerance with the
unprecedented power and scaleability of IA-64 will provide customers
with new opportunities to use continuous availability, industry-standard
openness, and leading-edge price/performance to benefit their
businesses," said Steve Kiely, Vice President of Platform Products,
Stratus Computer, Inc. "For today's customers using Stratus' open
systems for Unix and Windows NT, we will provide a software -compatible
migration path to ensure unparalleled investment protection to their
mission critical applications."
"We are pleased about Stratus' decision to use Merced in their future
fault tolerant product line and look forward to a strong working
relationship," said Stephen L. Smith, Vice President, Microprocessor
Group & General Manager Santa Clara Processor Division, Intel
Corporation. "Our IA-64 family, including Merced, will deliver world
class performance in volume, enabling a new class of enterprise
applications to emerge. Consistent with our historical business
practices, Intel is committed to making IA-64 technology and Merced
available to Stratus and other OEMs on a level basis."
Stratus will also support its future Merced processor-based systems line
with its Remote Service Network (RSNTM) and "call home" serviceability.
No other system vendor provides the extensive service program that
Stratus delivers through its continuous, automatic monitoring and
resolution support system. Stratus systems automatically identify and
report system hardware and software problems to Stratus Customer
Assistance Centers for immediate, 7x24 problem resolution and support.
Stratus will continue to support and deliver continuous availability
solutions with its current Continuum Series and high availability
solutions based on its award winning RADIO ClusterTM Pentium® Pro
processor based server.
About Stratus
Based in Marlboro, Massachusetts, Stratus Computer, Inc. (NYSE:SRA) is
the premiere supplier of computer based systems and services where
continuous availability is a critical need. Stratus and its
subsidiaries offer a broad range of continuously available computer
platforms, application software, middleware, and professional services.
The company markets its systems and solutions to a range of industries
in more than 60 countries. Stratus posted revenue of $609.3 million in
fiscal year 1996. For more information, see Stratus on the Internet at
http://www.stratus.com.
Stratus Contact:
Jane Shurtleff
Stratus Computer, Inc.
(508) 460-2918
jane_shurtleff@stratus.com
Notes to editors: Stratus, the Stratus logo and Continuum are registered
trademarks, and RADIO Cluster, and RSN are trademarks of Stratus
Computer, Inc. Intel and Pentium Pro are registered trademarks of the
Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. UNIX is a
registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed
exclusively through X/Open Company Limited. Windows NT is a registered
trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are property
of their respective owners.
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