EXHIBIT 99.1
[LOGO OF COMPUTER NETWORK TECHNOLOGY]
NEWS RELEASE
Contact:
Laurel Crewe; CNT
612-797-6721; laurel_crewe@cnt.com
Julie Redard; Copithorne & Bellows
617-450-4300; julie.redard@cbpr.com
Karen Quatromoni; Compaq
508-467-4120; karen.quatromoni@compaq.com
CNT AND COMPAQ SIGN TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT
Technology to be Integrated into Compaq's ENSA Solutions
MINNEAPOLIS and HOUSTON - October 13, 1999 - Computer Network Technology
(CNT(R)) and Compaq Computer Corporation today announced a multi-million dollar
agreement to incorporate CNT technology into Compaq's Enterprise Network Storage
Architecture (ENSA) solutions. In collaboration with Compaq and Brocade
Communications Systems, Inc., CNT technology extends Fibre Channel to ATM wide
area distances.
"CNT is an industry leader in enabling SAN solutions over WANs," said Mark
Lewis, director of engineering, Online Storage at Compaq. "This agreement
expands on the successful relationship announced earlier this year between
Compaq and CNT. CNT's technology has delivered proven results for our customers,
and continues to be an important component in our Enterprise Network Storage
Architecture (ENSA) strategy to provide storage as a flexible, shared resource
throughout the enterprise.
"This partnership with Compaq is important validation of our technology," said
Mark Knittel, vice president of marketing and business development at Computer
Network Technology. "CNT is committed to being the leading WAN provider for SAN
solutions that leverage corporate investments wherever they are located and
taking advantage of advances in technology to deliver robust, reliable and
scalable solutions that meet today and tomorrow's requirements."
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Computer Network Technology Corporation (CNT)
605 North Highway 169, Suite 800 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55441
Tel: U.S. 800-638-8324 International 612-797-6600 Fax: 612-797-6800
CNT and Compaq Sign Technology Agreement - Page 2
About Computer Network Technology (CNT)
Computer Network Technology (Nasdaq: CMNT), based in Minneapolis, Minn., is a
global company providing hardware, software and services for the implementation
of Storage Area Networking and Enterprise Application Integration solutions.
Organizations worldwide choose CNT to build and run their business-critical
networks and gain greater connectivity and access to information, without
sacrificing performance, security, or integrity. The Company's products are sold
worldwide through a direct sales force and a network of authorized distributors.
For more information, visit CNT's web site at http://www.cnt.com, or call
1-800-638-8324 (U.S.) or 612-797-6000 (International).
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