Compaq, Sisindosat team up

JAKARTA (JP): Computer hardware and software producer PT Compaq Computer Indonesia has named Indosat subsidiary PT Sisindosat Lintasbuana its distributor in Indonesia.

Compaq president B.T. Lim said here on Tuesday that Sisindosat would handle computer hardware and software sales to corporate buyers.

"Through this partnership, we hope we will benefit from Sisindosat's extensive network," he said during a press briefing.

Compaq hopes its sales to corporate buyers will make up about 70 percent of its total sales this year, which are expected to increase by 10 percent from last year. But Lim refused to give specific figures.

Compaq's software and hardware products for corporate customers include Compaq Himalaya, AlphaServer, ProLiant and StorageWorks, while those for individual consumers are iPAQ Desktop and iPAQ Pocket PC.

"Currently, Compaq is focusing on providing products equipped with its integrated solutions and services," he said. (03)