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SystemSoft and Hewlett-Packard Expand Partnership on Plug and Play Technology

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SystemSoft Corp., a leading supplier of PCMCIA and system-level software, has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Hewlett-Packard Company (HP). The two companies have collaborated to develop HP's new color notebook PC series, which will feature SystemSoft's Plug and Play BIOS module. This module will enable end-users to warm and hot-dock their machines, providing a seamless and plug-and-play experience. The HP OmniBook 600 PC, at 3.8 pounds, is the industry's lightest notebook design, offering exceptional portability and desktop PC performance. The HP OmniBook 4000 PC is an advanced, desktop-to-go notebook, featuring convenient expandability, stereo sound, and a large color display.

Key Takeaways:

  • SystemSoft's Plug and Play BIOS module will be included in HP's new color notebook PC series, offering end-users warm and hot-docking capabilities.
  • The HP OmniBook 600 PC is the industry's lightest notebook design at 3.8 pounds, providing exceptional portability and desktop PC performance.
  • The HP OmniBook 4000 PC features convenient expandability, stereo sound, and a large color display.
  • SystemSoft's partnership with HP expands its existing PCMCIA relationship to include power management and plug-and-play software.
  • The HP OmniBook PCs will support Microsoft's Windows '95 and allow end-users to plug their machines into a docking station when the machines are on or in a suspend mode.
  • SystemSoft has licensed its PCMCIA or system-level software to more than 100 PC manufacturers and has provided services to over 50 PCMCIA card manufacturers.
  • HP's new color notebooks are scheduled to ship in the fourth quarter of 1994.
  • SystemSoft's Plug and Play BIOS module benefits include add-on modular design, plug-and-play 1.0a specification compliance, and eligibility for Microsoft hardware compatibility certification for Windows '95.

Statistics:

  • SystemSoft employs more than 80 people.
  • HP has 97,900 employees.
  • SystemSoft's revenue is not explicitly mentioned in the source material.
  • HP's revenue was $20.3 billion in its 1993 fiscal year.

Sources:

  • SystemSoft Corp.
  • Hewlett-Packard Co.
  • Business Wire (Nov. 14, 1994)

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