Schlumberger said the alliance built on long-term cooperation between the companies in the oil and gas industry as well as other key market sectors. Over the past ten years the two companies have established a common installed base of several hundred customers in the telecommunications, financial services and utilities markets.
Earlier this year, Schlumberger and Compaq delivered an integrated security solution based on Compaq products running Microsoft WindowsTM and the Schlumberger DeXa.Badge offering that incorporates SchlumbergerSema smart cards and readers.
"Compaq's solutions strategy is gaining momentum as we work with partners like Schlumberger to create solutions meeting industry-specific needs," said Peter Blackmore, Compaq's executive vice president, Worldwide Sales & Service.
"Schlumberger offers deep insight into many industries of mutual interest and offers world class solutions that integrate seamlessly with Compaq's technology platforms and service expertise. The alliance of these two great companies will offer global enterprises effective solutions with superb economy of deployment."