Zenith Data Systems wins three out of four awards for best application
server performance under $50,000 from AIM Technology

HOT IRON AWARDS GO TO Z-SERVER MX FOR BEST PERFORMING MULTIUSER SHARED
SYSTEMS

BILLERICA, MASS. -- February 14, 1996 -- Zenith Data Systems (ZDS) won
three out of four awards for best application server performance for under
$50,000 in the prestigious AIM Technology 1996 Hot Iron Awards. ZDS
received the Hot Iron Awards in the Multiuser Shared Systems category for
its performance-leading Z-SERVER MX servers. AIM's comprehensive test
results in this category determined best performance in true multiuser
application servers, with ZDS coming out on top for systems under $50,000,
including:

 Best Throughput Performer Priced Less Than $25,000 -
 Z-SERVER MX 133 MHz (2 processors)
 Best Throughput Performer Priced Between $25,000 and $49,000 -
 Z-SERVER MX 133 MHz (4 processors)
 Best Price/Performance Throughput Priced Between $25,000 and
 $49,000 - Z-SERVER MX 133 MHz (4 processors)

The Hot Iron Awards honor the top systems in critical applications areas.
Because users face a broad range of configuration and application issues
when evaluating the best system to purchase, AIM provides unbiased
performance tests to help users find the best fit between their
application needs and available systems and configurations. We are honored
AIM Technology has recognized our servers again this year with these
prestigious industry awards, said John O'Keefe, executive vice president
of ZDS' Server & Networks Business Unit. These awards represent our
commitment to providing customers with the best possible performance and
price in a server that can keep pace with their ever-expanding application
requirements.

Z-SERVER MX EXPLAINED

Configurable from one to four processors, ZDS' Z-SERVER MX departmental
line of servers help customers protect their investment in existing
hardware by providing easy upgrade paths as their networks grow. The
servers provide the ideal solution for department applications with
high-end server features such as ECC memory, hot swap drives and symmetric
multiprocessing (SMP) at an affordable price. The Z- SERVER MX supports up
to four Intel Pentium processors for full SMP operation. Z-SERVER MX'
dedicated cache design is essential for growth into high-capacity multiple
processor operating systems and dedicated database and application
servers.

ABOUT AIM TECHNOLOGY

Since 1981, AIM Technology has been providing vendors and end users with
comprehensive performance testing. AIM's service helps users reduce the
costs of evaluating new UNIX-based systems, and provides valuable
broad-spectrum performance visibility for vendors that submit systems to
be tested. AIM is an independent organization, as opposed to a vendor
consortium, which allows AIM to bring an expert eye to performance
measurement that is not restrained by objectives of consortium members.

ABOUT ZENITH DATA SYSTEMS

Zenith Data Systems, a Bull company, offers a full line of personal
computer products ranging from high-performance servers and desktops to
its award-winning line of notebook computers and wireless mobile products.
With sales locations in more than 30 countries, ZDS markets it products to
business, education and government. The company is headquartered in
Buffalo Grove, Ill., with engineering facilities in Santa Clara, Calif.,
Billerica, Mass., and Buffalo Grove; and manufacturing facilities in St.
Joseph, Mich.

Zenith Data Systems, 2150 East Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove, Ill., 60089,
(800) 533-0331, (847) 808-5000, FAX (847) 808-4434, Internet
http://www.zds.com.
 
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