MPC Computers Endorses Dual-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processors

NAMPA, Idaho, May 23  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MPC Computers, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HyperSpace Communications, Inc. (AMEX:HCO), today announced its support for the new Dual-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor 5000 series.  This new design, which provides great strides forward in performance, reliability, and power efficiency, will be the basis of upcoming versions of MPC's NetFRAME(R) line of servers.

These new Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors deliver up to 2x the performance of single-core servers (compared to previous generation 64-bit Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor based servers), making them the best choice for virtualization and business critical applications.

"We're very enthusiastic about the Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors," said Paul Petersen, Senior Vice President of MPC's Product Marketing and Development.  "The advances in performance, reliability and power efficiency will be very beneficial to the customers of our NetFRAME line of servers."

"Intel and MPC Computers both work continuously to develop leading-edge solutions for server customers.  Upcoming MPC NetFRAME servers featuring the new Dual-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor 5000 series represent the latest evolution in that effort," says David Brown, General Manager of Intel's Enterprise Platforms and Services Division.  "NetFRAME servers based on new Dual-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) Processors will bring advances in memory, power, I/O, and security, and will be optimized for today's and tomorrow's multi-core processing demands."

About MPC Computers:

MPC Computers provides enterprise IT hardware solutions to its target markets of mid-sized businesses, government agencies and education organizations.  MPC offers standards-based server and storage products, along with PC products and computer peripherals, all of which are backed by an industry-leading level of service and support.  Additionally, the company provides contract manufacturing and distribution services to partners in the PC industry.  MPC, headquartered in Nampa, Idaho, is a wholly owned subsidiary of HyperSpace Communications, Inc. (AMEX:HCO).  More information about the company can be found at http://www.mpccorp.com/.

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