Compaq Enterprise Information Systems Architecture A comprehensive IS roadmap for the new millennium An architected Information System from Compaq Services delivers clear solutions for your business needs Would you try to upgrade your corporate headquarters without an architect? Then why tackle Enterprise Information Systems without one? For sound investment decisions and timely implementations, you need an Enterprise Information Systems Architecture: o Flexible and responsive o Provides a rational basis for investment decisions and investment protection o Reduces total costs o Ensures interoperation of data and applications o Yields faster deployment of new services o Affords a quality foundation for current and future projects Why develop an Enterprise Information Systems Architecture? Speed, availability, cost, and responsiveness to business needs are crucial for Information Systems success. Many companies are developing new technology strategies: re-engineering the enterprise and deploying new distributed enterprise systems, groupware, and e-commerce extranets. Compaq Services can provide your business with an Enterprise Information Systems Architecture that will serve as a roadmap to maximize your IS investment dollar and make your IS infrastructure responsive to business demands. A carefully designed Enterprise Information Systems Architecture from Compaq Services provides: o A technology strategy to support the enterprise o An Information System architecture to implement the technology The Enterprise Information System 2000: A competitive asset Compaq's extensive experience in heterogeneous computing, including extensive experience with Fortune 500 customers and a well-developed methodology, makes Compaq Services the perfect partner to help your organization reap the benefits of improved technology as rapidly as possible. Compaq Services offers you a technology strategy to support your enterprise, and an Information Systems Architecture to implement the technology. A tested and proven methodology Compaq's tested and proven methodology starts with your business objectives and requirements. The Enterprise Information System Architecture is defined by business objectives and supports the business needs. A flexible, four-step process Compaq Enterprise Information System Architecture consulting service is designed to be flexible, allowing you to staff at the level you require. From one-day seminar sessions to short, on-site assistance, to a complete Compaq Services team, you only invest in the amount of assistance you need. Refine your vision You have a vision: You want to put production applications on the Internet, improve enterprise-to-enterprise transactions, integrate UNIX and NT - but you need help detailing that vision, selling that vision within your company, and finding the right technology solutions. Compaq Enterprise Information System Architecture services transform your vision into a tangible, workable plan. Compaq Services Compaq Services is uniquely qualified to bring the world's best- in-class systems integration expertise to your business. Our consulting services bring world-class expertise to focus on your business' needs. Our solution architects and senior technology consultants have delivered many Enterprise Information System Architectures to Fortune 500 companies. Let us share our experience and success with your business. We can work with your team to prepare you for tomorrow, today. Ready for results? Compaq Architecture Services can help you save time and money -and get results fast. For more information, contact your local Compaq representative, or visit the Web: www.compaq.com/services Compaq Computer Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. The brochure contains information protected by copyright. No part of this brochure may be photocopied or reproduced in any form without consent from Compaq Computer Corporation. Compaq and the Compaq logo are registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Better answers is a service mark of Compaq Computer Corporation. Microsoft and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. UNIX is a registered trademark in the United States and other countries licensed exclusively through X/Open Company, Ltd. Printed in U.S.A. Part #EC-F9976-94 Rel.# 303/99 04 64 12.0 Copyright © 1999 Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.