While Compaq Computer Corp. is in the process of being acquired by Hewlett-Packard Co.
, it is not sitting on its laurels when it comes to its server line. Just two days after news that the two PC makers plan
to merge rocked the sector, Compaq Wednesday unveiled a deal with Mitel Networks geared at making its ProLiant ML300 server series a
more robust solution for small-to-medium enterprise (SME) customers.
Compaq plans to incorporate Mitel’s SME Server V5 with ServiceLink with the ProLiant server platform, offering SMEs and remote
offices what it calls a “Multifunction Small Enterprise” solution.
Mitel’s Linux-based software bundle is a suite of network and security solutions specifically designed from SMEs. Features of the
suite include:
- 24×7 Alerts and Reporting — Provides round-the-clock monitoring of the on-premises server and the customer’s Internet
connection - Virus Protection — Automatically downloads virus pattern updates to a server-based virus-scanning engine
- Guaranteed E-mail — Provides backup e-mail collection and delivery to protect customers when their ISP links go down or they
suffer hardware failure - DNS Services — Provides registration and setup services
- IPSEC VPN Service — Provides secure server-to-server VPN connections, eliminating the need to buy special-purpose routers or
VPN appliances.
Compaq said the Multifunction Small Enterprise solution is a fully configured hardware and software package that includes
applications such as e-mail, file/print sharing, Internet access, firewall, Web hosting and network-delivered services.
“Compaq has listened to our SMB customers and has brought to market a truly integrated solution developed specifically to provide
the right performance, features and price point for their growing businesses,” said Brad Anderson, vice president Mainstream
Servers, Compaq Industry Standard Server Group.
The company plans to aggressively market the solution to SMEs with the help of PC Connection, which began distributing it yesterday
at a price point beginning at $1,199.