Powerware Corporation and Compaq Announce Agreement for Next-Generation Power Protection Solutions

Powerware Corporation, a leading provider of power protection technology, has announced an agreement with Compaq Computer Corporation to co-develop innovative power protection solutions. This partnership, which has spanned eight years, aims to create robust and manageable power protection products for small- to medium-sized businesses and data centers. The new products, expected to be available in the second half of 2000, will support Compaq's NonStop eBusiness Solutions, allowing customers to achieve continuous uptime.

Key Takeaways:

  • Powerware Corporation has partnered with Compaq Computer Corporation to co-develop next-generation power protection solutions, building on an eight-year relationship.
  • The new products will offer more robust features and manageability for small- to medium-sized businesses and data centers.
  • The agreement is a continuation of Powerware's effort to provide innovative power management hardware and software solutions for Compaq customers.
  • The partnership aims to support Compaq's NonStop eBusiness Solutions, enabling customers to achieve continuous uptime.
  • Powerware's solutions encompass uninterruptible power systems, power management software, and services that increase systems availability.
  • Powerware Corporation is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., and is part of the $2.5 billion Invensys Power Systems Division.

Statistics:

  • 8 years: The duration of the partnership between Powerware Corporation and Compaq Computer Corporation.
  • Second half of 2000: The expected availability of the new power protection solutions.
  • $2.5 billion: The value of the Invensys Power Systems Division, of which Powerware Corporation is a member.
  • 1-877-PWRWARE: The toll-free phone number for customers in the U.S. and Canada to contact Powerware Corporation.
  • 919-872-3020: The phone number for customers outside the U.S., including international calls.

Sources:

  • Press release by Powerware Corporation, dated November 23, 2000 (PRNewswire).