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Hewlett-Packard Expands Covision Internet Solutions Program

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Hewlett-Packard Company, a leading global provider of computing, Internet, and intranet solutions, services, communications products, and measurement solutions, announced that its Covision Internet solutions program has developed alliances with 19 additional Internet application companies and channel partners. These new partners specialize in technologies that improve Web-site performance and security, facilitate sharing and retrieving information, and simplify Web development. The Covision program aims to integrate leading Internet-based applications, HP computer technology, and services from select Internet-ready resellers, systems integrators, and ISPs to provide customers with the products and services they need for success on the Internet.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Covision program has expanded its portfolios to include 104 application and channel partners.
  • The program has developed alliances with 19 additional Internet application companies and channel partners, specializing in technologies that improve Web-site performance and security, facilitate sharing and retrieving information, and simplify Web development.
  • The new application partners include Alteon Networks, AltiGen Communications, ArrowPoint Communications Inc., GTE IP TELECOM Fax Service, IPivot, Inc., Labrador Software, Inc., Sane Solutions, LLC, Symantec Visual Cafe, TimesTen Performance Software, Vectrix Corporation, and Worldtalk Corporation.
  • Eight additional VARS and systems integrators have joined the Covision channel portfolio, including 452 degrees, Altro Solutions, Inc., ICON MediaLab, Imaginet, Meridian Resources, Minerva Computer Consultants, Inc., OMIX, and Tensor Information Systems, Inc.
  • The Covision program integrates the "Five C's": Control, Content, Communication, Collaboration, and Commerce, providing customers with a solutions-oriented approach to achieve business goals.
  • Judith Hurwitz, president and chief executive officer of Hurwitz Group, noted that strong tools to improve Web development and performance are critical to today's businesses. A solutions-oriented approach is very appealing to many small- and medium-sized businesses.

Statistics:

  • 104 application and channel partners are now part of the Covision program.
  • 19 additional Internet application companies and channel partners have joined the program.
  • HP has 122,800 employees.
  • HP had revenue of $47.1 billion in its 1998 fiscal year.
  • The Covision program aims to provide customers with the products and services they need for success on the Internet.

Sources:

  • Hewlett-Packard Company's Covision Internet solutions program press release (dated March 29, 1999)
  • About HP, its products, and the company's Year 2000 program can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com.
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