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Tandem Computers Unveils CyberWeb Solutions for Internet Commerce

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Tandem Computers Incorporated, a leader in continuously available, parallel processing, reliable client/server solutions and enterprise networks, has announced its CyberWeb family of electronic commerce solutions. This new line of products aims to provide the industry's most comprehensive and reliable platform for companies to conduct secure and reliable transactions on the Internet. The CyberWeb solutions incorporate several innovative features, including the first Web server software scalable across multiple processors and the first fault-tolerant Web server, ensuring 24x7 availability and instantaneous response times.

The CyberWeb family of products is a result of a joint effort with leading solutions providers, including Open Market Inc., Atalla, and UB Networks, and is designed to support multiple, leading Internet solutions. Tandem is also working with Netscape and Verity, Inc. to extend its family of CyberWeb products. Key features of the CyberWeb solutions include support for S-HTTP (Secure HTTP) and SSL (Secure Sockets layer) security protocols, integrated with the Tandem NonStop Web Initiative, a secure and reliable platform for online transactions.

Herb Phillipps, Jr., vice president of Electronic ServiceWay at the Royal Bank of Canada, a Tandem customer, emphasized the bank's strategy to make practical the electronic delivery of A4 (Anyone: Anywhere: Anytime: Any product) services, which are areas where Tandem has a proven track record. Bill Heil, Tandem vice president of Product Management and Product Marketing, stated that Tandem is applying to the Internet market the same reliability, scalability, and security attributes that have made it the platform of choice for leading companies in various industries.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tandem Computers Incorporated has announced its CyberWeb family of electronic commerce solutions, designed to provide the industry's most comprehensive and reliable platform for companies to conduct secure and reliable transactions on the Internet.
  • The CyberWeb solutions incorporate several innovative features, including the first Web server software scalable across multiple processors and the first fault-tolerant Web server.
  • Tandem is working with leading solutions providers, including Open Market Inc., Atalla, and UB Networks, to extend its family of CyberWeb products.
  • The CyberWeb solutions support multiple, leading Internet solutions, including popular Web clients, multiple security schemes, leading Web servers, and a full range of development tools.
  • Tandem CyberWeb security is accomplished through support of S-HTTP (Secure HTTP) and SSL (Secure Sockets layer) security protocols.
  • Herb Phillipps, Jr., vice president of Electronic ServiceWay at the Royal Bank of Canada, highlighted the bank's strategy to make practical the electronic delivery of A4 (Anyone: Anywhere: Anytime: Any product) services.
  • Bill Heil, Tandem vice president of Product Management and Product Marketing, emphasized that Tandem is applying to the Internet market the same reliability, scalability, and security attributes that have made it the platform of choice for leading companies in various industries.
  • MPACT, a provider of EDI solutions, is extending its EDI services and facilities with an emphasis on EDI ordering-based catalog servers, integrated with Tandem's solution for accepting Internet transactions.
  • Applied Communications, Inc. develops and markets application software solutions for Tandem platforms that facilitate electronic commerce and home banking.
  • Tandem's CyberWeb solutions can be tailored to allow companies to quickly and cost-effectively launch a full range of World Wide Web services, including simple browsing of information services, interactive services, and secure online commercial transactions.
  • Pricing for Tandem CyberWeb solutions will vary according to implementation, and will range from $US1,068 to $US12,280 for the Tandem CyberWeb Server.

Statistics:

  • 75% of the world's ATMs use Tandem's platforms
  • 66% of credit card transactions use Tandem's platforms
  • 32 of the largest telecommunications companies use Tandem's platforms
  • 7 of the top 10 leading value-added EDI networks in the U.S. use Tandem's platforms
  • Pricing for Tandem CyberWeb solutions will range from $US1,068 to $US12,280 for the Tandem CyberWeb Server

Sources:

  • Tandem Computers Incorporated press release dated April 3, 1995
  • Tandem Computers Incorporated website, accessed April 10, 1995
  • Open Market Inc. website, accessed April 10, 1995
  • Atalla website, accessed April 10, 1995
  • UB Networks website, accessed April 10, 1995
  • Netscape website, accessed April 10, 1995
  • Verity, Inc. website, accessed April 10, 1995

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