Compaq and Schlumberger Join to Offer Scalable and Portable Security Solutions

Compaq and Schlumberger Join to Offer Scalable and Portable Security Solutions

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HOUSTON, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) and Schlumberger Network Solutions, a business unit of Schlumberger Ltd. (NYSE: SLB) providing information technology connectivity and security services and solutions, announced that they are jointly marketing security solutions products and services based on Compaq products running Microsoft Windows(TM) and incorporating the Schlumberger DeXa.Badge solution. "The high-degree of compatibility between Dexa.Badge and Compaq's innovative Thin Client technologies make this solution cost-effective, easy to implement and supportable worldwide for even the largest enterprise customers," said Randy DeMont, vice president, Global Solutions Group at Compaq. "Compaq excels in partnering to deploy and support solutions globally, and our initiative with Schlumberger Network Solutions is another opportunity for us to demonstrate that." "We are leveraging Compaq's commitment to expanding the delivery of leading solutions and applications on industry standard technology," stated Xavier Flinois, president of Schlumberger Network Solutions. "Together, Compaq and Schlumberger put strength behind the security policy of the enterprise while allowing even mobile access to the corporate network with a single card and certificate." This integrated solution allows users to use a single Schlumberger smart card with an embedded certificate to access corporate facilities, as well as networks securely via the desktop, thin client and wireless thin client. This solution is configurable for heterogeneous operating environments and with multiple certificate authorities allowing companies to realize the benefits of a flexible and mobile Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) offering. Customers benefiting from this joint security solution will be supported by the sales and global service organizations of both companies. Schlumberger Network Solutions has a team of PKI experts dedicated to meeting the most-demanding enterprise-wide customer requirements for security, flexibility and mobility. Exhibiting in Compaq's space at the RSA Security Show in San Jose this week, the two companies are premiering a demonstration of the Schlumberger DeXa.Badge solution optimized to run on Compaq's iPAQ Pocket PCs for thin- client authentication, integrated with an end-to-end system featuring Compaq's industry standard ProLiant servers and Evo desktop and laptop computers. Compaq's global security practice collaborated with Schlumberger Network Solutions to integrate the Schlumberger DeXa.Badge solution in the booth at RSA. The DeXa.Badge solution includes a card-issuance and card-management system to support the entire life cycle of the smart card. Centralized repository management, combined with a user self-service module, makes for efficient corporate-wide global security policy management. DeXa.Badge makes full use of PKI for data and file encryption, digital signing and remote network access. About Compaq Founded in 1982, Compaq Computer Corporation is a leading global provider of information technology products, services and solutions for enterprise customers. Compaq designs, develops, manufactures and markets information technology equipment, software, services and solutions, including industry- leading enterprise storage and computing solutions, fault-tolerant business- critical solutions, communication products, personal desktop and notebook computers, and personal entertainment and Internet access devices that are sold in more than 200 countries directly and through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Information on Compaq and its products and services is available at http://www.compaq.com . About Schlumberger Network Solutions Schlumberger Network Solutions combines specialized technologies, domain experience and global infrastructure to enable the digital enterprise through its DeXa Suite of Services. Supported by industry-certified technical consulting capabilities, Schlumberger Network Solutions provides secure global IP infrastructure, integrated information security solutions, wireless and remote network connectivity and complete network managed services. Schlumberger Limited is a global leader in technical services with 2001 revenues of $13.7 billion. Additional information is available from Realtime http://www.slb.com , and more information on Schlumberger Network Solutions and the DeXa Suite of Services can be found at http://www.slb.com/sns Compaq and the Compaq logo are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. This document contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include the possibility that the Hewlett- Packard/Compaq merger does not close or that the companies may be required to modify aspects of the transaction to achieve regulatory approval or that prior to the closing of the proposed merger, the businesses of the companies suffer due to uncertainty; the market for the sale of certain products and services may not develop as expected; that development of these products and services may not proceed as planned; that Compaq and Hewlett-Packard are unable to transition customers, successfully execute their integration strategies, or achieve planned synergies; other risks that are described from time to time in Compaq and Hewlett-Packard's Securities and Exchange Commission reports (including but not limited to Compaq's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001, HP's annual report on Form 10-K, as amended on January 30, 2002, for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2001, and subsequently filed reports). If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes or any of these assumptions proves incorrect, Compaq's results could differ materially from Compaq's expectations in these statements. Compaq assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.