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Executive Brief June 1999 0194-0699-A Prepared by Industry Standard Server Division Compaq Computer Corporation Contents Accelerating Business Advantage with Compaq TaskSmart Servers 3 The Customer Challenge...........3 The Customer Advantage of TaskSmart Servers 3 Compaq TaskSmart Servers for Internet Caching 5 Other TaskSmart Solutions........7 Conclusion 7 Compaq TaskSmart Appliance Servers: Computing Paradigm of the Future Abstract: Compaq introduces TaskSmart Servers, a new family of appliance servers tuned and optimized for specific applications. These specialized servers, that include integrated and optimized hardware, operating system and application, are easy to deploy and manage, and offer fast, simple answers to current solution deployment bottlenecks. With this new line of servers, Compaq becomes the first vendor to provide a comprehensive appliance server architecture to help enterprise customers simplify and speed deployment and operation, allowing them to achieve higher levels of performance and reliability. The first products, to be launched in North America within the next 30 days, will be a series of Internet caching appliance servers. Other application areas under investigation or development include file storage, directory, security, and database solutions. Compaq brings the proven benefits of industry-standard computing to this rapidly emerging market, offering scalable product ranges for selected applications. Each new product will be offered under a new appliance server brand and business architecture, incorporating: • Powerful enterprise management • Best-of-breed solutions • Broadest range of integration and sales support • Simplified service and complete accountability Compaq TaskSmart Appliance Servers: empowering customers to achieve greater competitive advantage in the e-commerce world.