N/A Somers, N.Y (October 30, 1998) – IBM is ranked the number one overall UNIX-based cluster provider in a recent report by D.H. Brown and Associates.Cluster technology allows more than one computer to be linked together to provide superior reliability and availability for computer systems that must be operational nearly every moment of the day […]
The Aptiva D1N – Perfect Holiday Gift For Kids, Parents And Grandparents Research Triangle Park, NC (October 29, 1998) – IBM today became the first major PC company to unveil a new consumer model priced at $599(Note A) – the Aptiva E Series model D1N.“This new, full-function Aptiva model is the perfect system for families […]
Also Highlights Two New Laws to Create a Faster Internet and Protect U.S. Copyrighted Works in the Digital Age Washington, DC, THE WHITE HOUSE, Office of the Vice President (October 28, 1998) – Vice President Gore, joined by Energy Secretary Bill Richardson, unveiled today the world’s fastest computer, which will break the “speed barrier for […]
N/A N/A (October 28, 1998) – Nodes: 1,464Performance: 3.88 TF peak15,000 times the average desk top PCStorage: 75 TBAll the books in theLibrary of CongressContract Value: $94 millionMemory: 2.6 TB of RAM80,000 times the averagedesktop PCSpace: 8,000 square feetHeight: 228 yardsJust over two footballfields Weight: 105,000 lbsPower: 3,900 wattsEqual to 260 space heatersCables: 4.08 milesAVERAGE […]
N/A Atlanta (October 27, 1998) – Addressing the technology needs of small and growing businesses, IBM today hosted a panel at the Executive Management and Computer Conference (e.m.c.c.) IBM executives discussed solutions which help small and medium-sized businesses operate more efficiently, and outlined the company’s initiatives in that growing market, including the creation of the […]
First IBM server drive with GMR heads also launched from the leader in GMR technology San Jose, Calif (October 27, 1998) – IBM today announced several new hard drives including the world’s fastest* hard drive shipping for video streaming applications. The power and capabilities of the 10,020 RPM, 9.1-gigabyte (GB) Ultrastar 9LZX make it ideal […]
Benefits of Technology Standards such as OpenCard Framework to be deployed in innovative solutions N/A (October 27, 1998) – Intellect and IBM today announced plans to work together to integrate the benefits of OpenCard Framework technologies into Intellect’s new “Factory-to-Field” enabled line of smart card terminals. Intellect has made a strategic choice to focus on […]
N/A N/A (October 27, 1998) – Gemplus and IBM today announced their intent to jointly develop smart card products based on Java* technology and to work together to further the adoption of the Java Card* platform.As part of their cooperation, Gemplus and IBM will combine existing smart card technology from each company to create an […]
N/A Armonk, N.Y (October 27, 1998) – Directors of International Business Machines Corporation today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.22 per common share on the common stock payable December 10, 1998 to holders of record November 10, 1998. Source: IBM
N/A Hong Kong (October 27, 1998) – IBM China/Hong Kong Limited today announced a new and affordable network delivered application service that provides small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with remote access to world-class business management applications. This announcement continues IBM’s efforts in helping Hong Kong SMEs gain competitive advantage in the increasingly fierce local […]