Unisys Introduces High-Availability Solutions for Microsoft Windows NT Servers

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Unisys Corporation, a leader in information technology, has announced two new programs aimed at providing mainframe-class reliability and support to Intel-based Windows NT servers. The High Availability Support for Microsoft Business Systems program features a custom agreement with Microsoft, providing top-priority response to worldwide customers, while the Unisys high-availability guarantee program offers a hardware guarantee for Windows NT-based servers. These innovative solutions demonstrate Unisys' commitment to delivering enterprise-capable solutions on Intel-based servers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Unisys High Availability Support for Microsoft Business Systems offers top-priority, mainframe-class response to worldwide customers, leveraging a custom agreement with Microsoft.
  • This program covers Windows NT Server, SQL Server 7, Exchange Server, Internet Information Server, and other Microsoft Business Systems products, providing 24/7 support.
  • Unisys has established a support center staffed by Microsoft certified personnel, including Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers and Microsoft Certified Solution Developers, to provide comprehensive support.
  • The Unisys guarantee program offers a hardware guarantee for Windows NT-based servers, ensuring no more than one unplanned hardware stop per year.
  • This guarantee is available for both single and clustered servers, including those from other vendors, and is not limited to sites within 50 miles of a Unisys support center.
  • High-availability packages for Unisys Aquanta ES5000 servers feature components designed to minimize system failure, including ECC memory, RAID storage, and redundant power and cooling.
  • Unisys' high-availability solutions are specifically designed for mission-critical applications in industries such as financial services, transportation, government, and telecommunications.

Statistics:

  • 24/7 support coverage for worldwide customers
  • 33,000 employees helping customers in 100 countries
  • $7.2 billion in annual revenue for Unisys
  • 1998: 50% of revenue came from global network integration and outsourcing services
  • 1998: 30% of revenue came from enterprise-class servers and associated middleware, software, and storage

Sources:

  • "M2 PRESSWIRE-29 March 1999-UNISYS: Two new Unisys high-availability programs bring mainframe-class reliability to Intel-based Windows NT servers (C)1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:290399"