The hardware platform is ideal for companies concerned about high performance. To achieve these goals, the company signed two strategic agreements with Compaq Computer Limited. Through the agreements, CLP Power also achieved successful software installations. Soon after, IT managers began planning a corporate rollout to 400 users and called on Compaq Global Services to design, integrate, install, test and support the software on Compaq hardware. The Compaq team was well trained, cooperative and committed to the task.
Users can access data through a browser interface on the corporate intranet.
External customers can inquire about facilities 24 hours a day, and emergency crews can produce portable digital maps. Since the production run, users reported zero problems with availability or reliability. Consolidating the system on Compaq ProLiant 8-Way servers eases infrastructure management, simplifies configuration and trims support costs, according to Joseph Y.C. Wong, account manager for CLP Power. In terms of support and maintenance, we saved a ton of money. CLP Power weighs its total cost of ownership when planning technology purchases, taking into account the cost of in-house support and upgrading.