HP and Oracle Team to Provide Single Data Repository for HP OpenView; Migration Program Targeted for HP OpenView Customers Using Ingres Database Products

Business Wire, July 24, 1997

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 24, 1997--Hewlett- Packard Company, a leading supplier of open-enterprise computing solutions, today announced a strategic relationship with Oracle Corporation to support exclusively the Oracle(R) database for UNIX(R) systems for HP OpenView IT/Operations and IT/Administration. Additionally, Oracle7(TM) on Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) will be supported by HP OpenView IT/Operations for Windows NT at its release, expected in early 1998. HP OpenView Network Node Manager for UNIX systems continues to support the Oracle7 Server(TM).

"Our decision to strengthen our strategic relationship with Oracle will better serve HP OpenView customers' needs, enabling them to manage their system environment more efficiently," said Olivier Helleboid, general manager of HP's Network and System Management Division. "HP OpenView customers will benefit greatly from increased performance and reliability by migrating to Oracle for OpenView."

"As a continuation of our long history of partnership, Oracle is pleased to be working closely with HP on this OpenView migration program," said Richard French, vice president of the Enterprise Platforms Division at Oracle Corporation. "HP's strategic decision to align HP OpenView tools with Oracle is a validation of Oracle's market-leading position and our vision of a network computing-based future."

Oracle for OpenView is the Oracle7 Server product for HP OpenView, sold and supported by HP, giving HP OpenView customers a high-performance, reliable, supported solution. Oracle for OpenView includes the Oracle7 Server and SQL ReportWriter, which provide HP OpenView customers with full functionality they can use immediately upon migration.

MIGRATION PROGRAM

Beginning Aug. 1, HP OpenView customers using CA-Ingres database products can migrate to Oracle for OpenView free of charge. This migration program is available to HP OpenView customers that have purchased (prior to Aug. 1) Ingres database products for use with HP OpenView IT/Operations, IT/Administration, Network Node Manager, AdminCenter or OperationsCenter. HP OpenView IT/Operations, IT/Administration, AdminCenter and OperationsCenter require a database to be installed for managing HP OpenView's operational data. Network Node Manager users who choose to migrate to Oracle for OpenView will benefit from improved operational data management and analytical report writing. The migration program will be offered by HP for a six-month period, ending Jan. 31, 1998. Customers interested in participating in the program should contact their local HP sales representatives or HP resellers.

ABOUT HP OPENVIEW

HP OpenView enterprise-management software tools are the cornerstone of the HP OpenView service-management program, delivering end-to-end service management in Internet computing environments. According to International Data Corporation, HP is the largest producer of enterprise-management solutions. The service-management program consists of a broad portfolio of more than 300 HP OpenView-based management solutions from HP and HP OpenView Solution Partners and a complete set of servers designed to help IT organizations improve service levels and reduce costs.

Information about HP OpenView products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com/go/openview .

ABOUT HP

Hewlett-Packard Company is the official information-technology hardware and maintenance supplier to the 1998 World Cup soccer tournament and the 1997 Tournament of France. Selected for its technology and skills to support and manage mission-critical applications, HP will help create an information-management infrastructure for handling game-scoring; media centers; personnel accreditation; hotel information; and various ticketing, stadium, warehouse and back-office operations.

HP is a leading global provider of computing, Internet and intranet solutions, services, communications products and measurement solutions, all of which are recognized for excellence in quality and support. It is the second-largest computer supplier in the United States, with computer-related revenue in excess of $31.4 billion in its 1996 fiscal year. HP has 114,600 employees and had revenue of $38.4 billion in its 1996 fiscal year.

Information about HP and its products can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.hp.com . -0-

NOTE TO EDITORS: UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries, licensed exclusively through X/Open(R) Company Limited.

X/Open is a registered trademark, and the X device is a trademark of X/Open Company Ltd. in the UK and other countries.

Oracle is a registered U.S. trademark of Oracle Corporation, Redwood City, California.

Oracle7 and Oracle7 Server are trademarks of Oracle Corporation, Redwood City, California.

Microsoft is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.

Windows NT is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.

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