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HP To Ship 1st Itanium 2 Boxes
Running 64-bit Windows XP
HP has announced the volume availability of its Intel Itanium 2-based
workstations running Microsoft Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003.
With this offering, developers can create powerful Itanium 2-based
technical
and business applications for fields such as mechanical computer-aided design
and analysis (MCAD/CAE), scientific research, oil and gas, imagery analysis
and software development. The offering benefits customers by providing a
single desktop from which high-performing 32- and 64-bit applications can be
utilized.
Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 takes advantage of the larger memory
and higher floating point performance of the 64-bit Itanium architecture while
providing a single source base for both 32- and 64-bit environments. Windows
XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 is available on both the HP Workstation zx2000
and zx6000.
"By working with strategic partners such as Microsoft, we are able to bring
our customers increased compatibility and productivity on Itanium 2-based HP
workstations," said Jim Zafarana, vice president of worldwide marketing, HP
Workstation Business Unit. "The single operating system running both technical
and business applications is designed to allow our customers to decrease
desktop hardware, training and IT costs while increasing performance."
"Our Unigraphics NX application provides customers a total engineering
solution that allows them to map their product cycle from initial concept,
through design, simulation and engineering," said Chuck Grindstaff, president
of PLM products, EDS/PLM. "HP is enabling us to offer our leading customers
the ability to run larger data sets and to more efficiently simulate and model
their products and production processes. Through a single desktop for 32-bit
and 64-bit, as well as for technical and business applications, we expect to
see a quick return on investment."
"Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 in combination with HP Itanium 2
workstations offers customers an ideal platform to meet the demands of
next-generation, high-performance computing applications," said Brian
Valentine, senior vice president, Microsoft Corp. "This offering should
provide our customers the benefits of technical computing combined with robust
Windows-based business productivity tools in a single platform."
"The Itanium 2 processor provides outstanding scalability, reliability and
unmatched performance for enterprise and technical computing," said Lisa
Graff, director of enterprise processor marketing, Intel Enterprise Platform
Group. "HP's announcement today meets the needs of the most demanding
customers with a high performing and scalable workstation platform."
Information about pricing and availability is available at
www.hp.com/workstations/products/itanium/operating.html.
About HP
HP is a leading global provider of products, technologies, solutions and
services to consumers and businesses. The company's offerings span IT
infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, global services and
imaging and printing. HP completed its acquisition of Compaq Computer
Corporation on May 3, 2002. More information about HP is available at
www.hp.com.
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