The PointCast Network from Compaq was custom developed for Compaq by PointCast, Inc. The unique feature of the PointCast Network from Compaq is the inclusion of the "Compaq Channel" -- a new source of news and information about Compaq products, solutions, technology trends and service updates.

The PointCast Network from Compaq gives users a competitive edge by easily and efficiently accessing updated news that is important to running their business. Compaq is the first computer manufacturer to work with PointCast, Inc. to pre-install on PCs, a customized version of the PointCast software and to broadcast company-specific news through the PointCast Network.

For a solution to optimize the power of the PointCast Network from Compaq and to manage PointCast traffic in enterprise networks, companies may want to consider the PointCast I-Server, a separate software product from PointCast, Inc.