Compaq Receives First Global Supplier Award From DaimlerChrysler; Recognizes Outstanding Global Enterprise Services and Support

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HOUSTON, TX USA 02/27/2001
    HOUSTON, Aug. 2 Compaq Computer Corporation
today announced that DaimlerChrysler has named Compaq as the winner of its
first Global Supplier Award.  The award was presented at DaimlerChrysler's
"ITM Supplier Day 2001" in Stuttgart, Germany, before an audience of
approximately 200 suppliers from around the world.  Sue Unger, CIO and senior
vice president of DaimlerChrysler, recognized Compaq as a partner that
consistently delivers total, global customer satisfaction.  Compaq provides
DaimlerChrysler with global enterprise services and support, including support
for many high-end systems.
    DaimlerChrysler, the world's third-largest automaker, recognized Compaq
specifically for its program which consolidated servers and storage for
17,000 users into a Microsoft Windows 2000 environment -- doubling storage
space, centralizing hardware and delivering long-term decreases in IT
spending.  Other benefits included increased functionality, flexibility, and
high system availability of a minimum of 99.95 percent.  The modularity of the
solution enables easy replication at any DaimlerChrysler location at any time.
    "Compaq has really delivered superior customer value for us," said Unger
of DaimlerChrysler.  "It provided us with an integrated, comprehensive
business solution, and could back this up with the muscle of an experienced
global services organization.  Compaq's ability to meet the ever-evolving
needs of DaimlerChrysler in the global marketplace will help us achieve our
most critical business objectives."
    "The receipt of the Global Supplier Award from DaimlerChrysler not only
gives us a great deal of pleasure, but reinforces Compaq's commitment to
solving customers' problems through reduced complexity, a faster time to
solution and a more rapid return on IT investment," says Peter Mark Droste,
general manager and vice president, Compaq Germany.

    Company Background
    Founded in 1982, Compaq Computer Corporation ("Compaq") is a leading
global provider of enterprise technology and solutions.  Compaq designs,
develops, manufactures and markets hardware, software, solutions and services,
including industry-leading enterprise storage and computing solutions, fault-
tolerant business-critical solutions, communication products, and desktop and
portable personal computers that are sold in more than 200 countries.
Information on Compaq and its products and services is available at
http://www.compaq.com .
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release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations
that involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  The potential risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include:
worsening global economic conditions, increased competitive environment and
pricing pressures, disruptions related to restructuring actions and delays in
the expansion of Compaq's solutions business model.  Further information on
these and other factors that could affect Compaq's financial results is
included in Compaq's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings,
including the latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and the latest quarterly
report on Form 10-Q.

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