Chance to own a server with just 1 USD

April 18th, 2008 Hochiminh City, Intel Vietnam in cooperation with FPT ELead Computer Center (of FPT Retail) and FPT Online Data (of FPT Telecom) jointly held a ceremony introducing a new comprehensive web hosting service solution package called “1 Dollar Server” specially designed for enterprises. This is the first package of its kind in Vietnam and will be applied nationwide from April 18th to July 18th 2008 .

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As part of the “1 USD Server” program, enterprises will have the chance to win an FPT Elead SR331 quad core Intel® Xeon® for only 1 USD when subscribing to the server hosting service provided by FPT Online Data for 2 years (at the promotional price of 2.5 million VND/month). Clients will also receive free firewall services on FPT Telecom systems worth 300,000 VND/month.

This program is aimed at enterprises wishing to create an unique address email system, a large website for e-commerce, those wanting to execute separate software applications online, or to ensure stability and security for large traffics.

Enterprises will be guaranteed 99.99% server operation time; will receive Root Access for administration and operation purposes; customized software application installation at FPT Telecom Database Centers in Hanoi and Hochiminh City . They will also become part of FPT Telecom firewall network, will receive the best broadband services available (domestic transmission: 10 Mbps; international transmission: 512 kbps) as well as other infrastructure services such as electricity, generator, UPS, A/C and 24/7 technical assistance… The quad core server also has a 3-year hardware warranty.

Mr. Mai Xuan Khoi – General Director of FPT Online Data – says: “Nationwide estimates shows about 8,500 enterprises have shared hosting systems, website hosting packages under 500 Mb, unique email addresses with nearly 30 personal email accounts for employees. Of this number, about 1,400 enterprises have their own personal server for administration and operation purposes to improve competitiveness and productivity.”

Mr. Than Trong Phuc, CEO of Intel Vietnam and Indochina , says: “Intel is always ready to introduce new technologies and products to the Vietnam market”. “Intel’s newest quad core processor will ensure strong performance, high stability, and security as well as productivity to lower enterprises’ investment in IT”.

FPT Elead SR331 basic information:

  • Intel® 3200 Server System chipset main board with Intel® Xeon® quad core support
  • Intel® Xeon® X3210 Quad-core processor
  • Intel standardized 1GB 667MHz DDR2 Ram
  • A 1U Server rack
  • An internal 160 GB (7200rpm) SATA2 3.5” hard-drive
  • 350W power supply and cooling system

Information about the partners:

Intel Corporation

Intel is the world leader in silicon technologies and products. The company’s technologies, products, and innovations aims to constantly change the way people live and work. For more information on Intel, please visit: www.intel.com/pressroom.

FPT Corporation

FPT is a multi-national corporation, operating in 4 areas: Information technology and telecommunications; Finance and Banking; Real estate; Education and Training. For more information on FPT, please visit: www.fpt.com.vn

FPT Telecom

FPT Telecom was established in 1997, as a subsidiary of the Corporation for Financing and Promoting Technology FPT. FPT Telecom is one of 4 Internet Service Providers in Vietnam , with about 330 thousand clients (33% market share) in Vietnam .

For more information, please visit: www.fpt.net and www.fpt.vn

For additional information, please contact:

Intel Việt Nam
Ms. Vũ Kiều Linh
PR Manager, Intel Việt Nam
Phone: (04) 8262929
Email: [email protected]

FPT Elead
Ms. Đào Thị Minh Thảo
Marketing Department, FPT Elead
Phone: (08) 9330999
Email: [email protected]